The Salvation Armys

Morning Latchkey
Program Sites Located at:
Bordewich Bray Elementary School
110 Thompson St., Carson City, NV 89703
And
Mark Twain Elementary School
P2111 Carriage Crest Dr., Carson City, NV 89706
The Salvation Army Office:
661 Colorado St., Carson City, NV 89701
The Salvation Army Phone Number: (775) 887-9120

Purpose:
The Morning Latchkeys mission is to provide a safe learning environment for
children who are in grades K-5 and who, due to parents work schedules or other
life challenges, need the assistance of a before school program. The Morning
Latchkey will design a curriculum that will increase: developmental skills, self
esteem, and positive behaviors that aid children in making sound healthy
choices for their futures.

Philosophy:
The staff uses an open, child-centered approach to learning. Each child is
encouraged to explore, learn, contribute, question, and grow in his/her own
way. Every child is respected and appreciated as a unique individual, and is
dealt with as a total being, developing at his/her own rate educationally.

Times of Operation:
Monday Friday
Morning Care: 6:30 A.M. 8:15 A.M.
On location at Bordewich Bray Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary
School

*The Morning Latchkey Program will be closed on all school holidays, late start
days, snowy days, faculty in days, or any other time the school is not open.

Enrollment:
The Participant must be enrolled in grades K-5 at Bordewich Bray Elementary
School or Mark Twain Elementary School. The Salvation Army Morning Latchkey
Program reserves the right to refuse to provide services when the needs for the
child cannot be met by this program. The child must also be in good physical
health and up to date on immunizations.

*Space is limited; therefore, priority will be given to children who meet the
following criteria:
1. Parent or guardian must be scheduled to work during the
Morning Latchkeys hours of operation.
2. Single or dual parent/guardian family unit with no other known
morning care provider, including, but not limited to: Parks & Recreation,
daycare, grandparents/family, etc.
3. Unaccompanied children left alone on the school grounds before
regular drop-off hours (as designated by the Carson City School District,
Bordewich Bray Elementary School or Mark Twain Elementary School)
due to parents inability to afford the average cost before school care
based on their income and expenses.

4. Families that are in high-risk situations of needing before school care for
more than one child, and are in need of affordable care based on their
income and expenses because of family unit size.

Payments:
Payments must be made at the time of the childs enrollment. There is a fee of
$20.00 for the first child/per month. The maximum monthly fee per family is
$60.00, $35.00 for 2 children, and $50.00 for 3 children.

Payments can be made in cash, money order or personal check. Checks must
be made payable to The Salvation Army, re: Morning Latchkey Program. All
returned checks with NSF will be charged a $50.00 fee, in addition to the amount
of the check. After the first occurrence, parents will revert to a cash-only basis
for payments.

Financial Aid:
Financial Aid is limited and available to qualified participants. Parent(s) must
schedule an appointment with The Salvation Armys Family Services office at
661 Colorado Street, Carson City to verify qualification. If approved, the result
will be a pro-rated payment. No program fee payment will be entirely waived, as
there needs to be some contribution and investment in the operation of the
program.

Forms:
All forms must be properly completed and on file at the Morning Latchkey
program facility prior to child/children attending the program. Parents must
keep addresses, phone numbers and medical information up to date in case of
emergency.

Sign In:
Parents dropping their child/children must sign their child in daily with the time,
childs name, and full signature. Initials are not acceptable as a form of
signature.

Transition to School:
At the conclusion of program operation, the children will be transferred to the
care of School staff.
Parent Involvement:
Parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to volunteer in the
Morning Latchkey Program at any time. However, in compliance with state law,
district policy, and Salvation Army Child Safety practices, parents must be
fingerprinted and background checked. This can be arranged through the
Carson City School District offices on King Street and The Salvation Army
offices on Colorado Street.

Discipline:
Children will learn respect for each other by the model of the staff, experiences,
and discussion. Each child is dealt with on an individual basis. Each child has
the opportunity to express and deal with his/her own feelings. Physical harm to
other child/children will not be tolerated. Physical punishment or verbal abuse
by the staff is not tolerated.

The consequences for inappropriate behavior such as foul language or harmful

physical actions are listed below. Note: After each period, an opportunity for
improvement will be given.

1. First Occurrence: Time out and discussion with child.

2. Second Occurrence: Exclusion from one activity for a day and discussion
with child.

3. Third Occurrence: One-day suspension and conference with child, parent,

and director.

4. Fourth Occurrence: Two-day suspension, and a conference with teacher,

parent, and director about possible removal of child
from the Morning Latchkey Program.

5. Fifth Occurrence: Depending of the seriousness of the incident, or

behavior of your child, it will be at the discretion of the
director to remove the child from the Morning Latchkey
Program indefinitely.

* If a first time offense is serious enough, a child may be removed from the
program immediately. Physical fighting is an automatic removal from the
Morning Latchkey Program.

Health:
Children with infectious disease will not be allowed to participate in this
program. Exposure to infectious disease should be reported to The Salvation
Army Morning Latchkey Director immediately. The Salvation Army will notify all
parents/guardians if it is aware that a child has been exposed to an
infectious disease.
Illness:
If a child shows symptoms of illness during the program, or if the
child complains of illness, parents will be notified. Attempts will be made to
contact parent/guardian or designated person and request that the child be
picked-up as soon as possible.

Emergencies:
1. Necessary first aid will be given.
2. Parent/guardian will be contacted as soon as possible.

In extreme cases the following procedures will be followed:

1. A call to 911 will be made.
2. Parent/guardian will be notified, and physician, if necessary.
3. Staff person will remain with the child until the parent/guardian arrives or
further instruction is given.

Medications:
The Salvation Army will not assume responsibility, nor supervise the
administration of any daily prescription medication for a child participating in
the Morning Latchkey Program.

Breakfast:
Parents are encouraged to either: feed their child/children a nutritious breakfast
before the Morning Latchkey Program begins, or enroll their child/children in the
before school breakfast program sponsored by the School.

Absences:
Because the budget is prepared annually, and personnel are hired for children
predicted to attend the center, there will be no deductions for absence due to
change of plans, illness, withdrawal by parent, or suspension/expulsion from the
Morning Latchkey Program. All concerns should be discussed with the program
director.
Transportation:
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to transport their child/children to
School.
Clothing:
Please have your child/children wear weather appropriate clothing throughout
the school year.
Confidentiality:
Parents/guardians are assured that any information they discuss with the staff
regarding their child/children, family, or personal matters will be held in strictest
confidence.
 The Salvation Armys
Morning Latchkey Program
(Check which school your child attends)
At Bordewich Bray Elementary School
At Mark Twain Elementary School

2017/2018 Registration Form

Childs Name:___________________________ Birth Date:_______________ Grade:_____

Childs Name:___________________________ Birth Date:_______________ Grade:_____

Childs Name:___________________________ Birth Date:_______________ Grade:_____

Childs Name:___________________________ Birth Date:_______________ Grade:_____

Address:___________________________________________City______________________

Zip Code____________

Mothers/Guardian Name:______________________ Home Phone__________________

Employer:__________________________________ Business Phone:__________________

Fathers/Guardian Name:________________________ Home Phone_________________

Employer:__________________________________ Business Phone:__________________

Please put an X by the days your child/children will be attending. M____T____W____TH____F____

Special Announcements can be emailed to: _______________________________________________

(Parent or guardians email)
Please note: Our staff cannot dispense or administer any medications.
---ALL CHILDREN MUST BE SIGNED IN BY AN AUTHORIZED ADULT OR AN OLDER SIBLING.
---IDENIFICATION MAY BE REQUESTED.
Authorized for Emergencies and Dismissal
Please list any additional person(s) we are authorized to contact for emergencies or to drop off
and pick up your child/children. Your child/children will NOT be released to anyone other than
yourself and the person (s) specified below unless prior written authorization is given.

Name:_____________________________ Relation:_______________ Phone:_____________________

Name:_____________________________Relation:________________Phone:_____________________

In case of an emergency or life threatening injury, I do hereby give permission to The Salvation
Army to call emergency medical personnel or to call a physician for my child/children,

________________________________ if it is not possible to contact me first. I hereby agree to pay for

such emergency care request that DR_______________________________ be called. The Doctors

phone number is: ____________________________
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I, the undersigned parent or guardian, agree to hold The Salvation Army and all its
agents, and the Carson County School District and all its agents, harmless from all
suits, claims or demands of every kind and character arising out of and in conjunction
with this program by the Salvation Army. It is understood that some of the activities
involve the element of risk or danger of accidents, and acknowledging this, I assume all
risks.

________________________________________ ___________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

I hereby irrevocably grant to The Salvation Army the absolute right and permission to copyright
and/or publish or use photographic portraits or pictures of my child,

____________________________, or in which my child may be included in whole or in part, or

composite or distorted in character or form, in conjunction with his/her name or a fictitious
name, or reproductions thereof in color or otherwise, made through any media, for art,
advertising, or any other lawful purpose whatsoever. I also grant The Salvation Army the same
right and permission to use any statements or testimonials made by myself or my child.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________ Date ____________

Parent/Child Contract
Parent: Please review this with your child and have him/her sign. Your registration
form will not be processed if this contract is unsigned.

As a participant in the Morning Latchkey Program, I, _________________________________,

agree to follow the rules: (print childs name)
1. I will follow all directions given by the program staff.
2. I will use appropriate language.
3. I will be respectful of and courteous to other people.
4. I will stay in the program until released to the playground by a staff
member, or picked up by a parent/guardian.
5. I will have fun and be safe.

Childs Signature: _______________________________________________

Childs Signature: _______________________________________________

Childs Signature: _______________________________________________

Childs Signature: _______________________________________________

I have read this contract and registration information. I understand the contents of this
document and agree to abide by the policies of the program. If I cannot adhere to the
commitments required by this program I understand that my child may not be able to
participate.

________________________________ _______________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date