PARENT/GUARDIAN GUIDE TO CHILDCARE PROGRAMS 2024-2025 - Pre-School Programs

Sep 17, 2026

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Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (Prince George’s County) provides a parent/guardian guide for regulated pre-school childcare programs for 2024-2025. The guide covers required registration packets, program policies and curriculum goals for ages 3–5, daily expectations for illness and attendance, health record and emergency contact basics, and structured learning through play. It explains fees/payment scheduling, daily snacks and allergy restrictions, clothing and labeling responsibilities, rules for items brought from home, photo and publicity opt-out, outdoor play guidance, field trip permissions, and parent visit options.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages42

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Pre-School Programs

Fees & Payment Schedules 2024-2025

Morning Care | Kids’ Care | Kids’ Club Programs

Handling Illness and Other Contagious Diseases

PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 2024-2025

Daily Expectations

Program & Curriculum

Picking Up Children

Birthdays

Parent/Guardian Information

Children’s Clothing

Toys/Belongings from Home

Photographs and Publicity

Outdoor Play

Field Trips

Parent Visits

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County PARENT/GUARDIAN GUIDE TO CHILDCARE PROGRAMS 2024-2025 Table of Contents 04 11 17 31 39 Pre-School Programs Fees & Payment Schedules 2024-2025 Pre-School Morning Care | Kids’ Care | Kids’ Club Programs Fees & Payment Schedules 2024-2025 Morning Care | Kids' Care | Kids' Club Handling Illness and Other Contagious Diseases PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 2024-2025 Pre-School Program The information included in the childcare packet contains important materials that you will need to review, complete, and return to the registration site. Topics such as program policies, curriculum, fees, payment schedule, health records, and emergency contacts are covered. Please read carefully. Registration packets must be completed before your child can start the program. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact staff at your pre-school site. We have an exciting program and plan to provide your child with a rewarding experience through a variety of educational and play activities. Thank you for participating! A Parent’s Guide to Regulated Childcare Brochure M-NCPPC and the State of Maryland Childcare Administration encourage parents to familiarize themselves with “Parent’s Guide to Regulated/Licensed Child Care” Brochure enclosed in the Pre-School Program folder. * Note: You are required to sign a statement indicating that you have received this information. Daily Expectations • If your child is ill or sick, keep the child at home and monitor their ailments. • Sick or ill children in programs will be sent home. • Notified program of any expected absence or missed days. Program & Curriculum It is the ultimate goal of M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, to provide age-appropriate educational and recreational activities for 3 to 5 years of age. Periods of structured learning are gradually lengthened to match children’s attention spans. The program emphasizes learning through play and developing social relationships. In addition, the program is consistent, balancing periods of active and quiet times. Children in Pre-School are involved in an enrichment program which incorporates a quality Pre-School curriculum: • Activities-science, art, music, reading readiness, literature, dramatic play, special events, with an abundance of indoor equipment and well-equipped outdoor playground. • Snacks-Children are provided with a healthy snack and drink daily. Please inform us of any allergies/dietary restrictions to food. Due to allergies/dietary restrictions among certain children, snack sharing is prohibited. • Concepts-counting, matching, numeral recognition, set awareness, and calendar recognition are parts of the program. Reading readiness occurs continuously throughout the semester such as left to right progression, auditory, and visual discrimination, memory enhancement, and classification. • Themes-seasons, safety, our planet, five senses, animals, plants, and transportation. Picking Up Children You are required to sign your child in and out daily and provide a picture ID when requested by staff. Birthdays Birthdays are celebrated on a child’s special day. Parents/Guardians may wish to provide a special store bought, individually packaged snack for their child’s birthday. Please check with your child’s teacher to ensure that you provide an ample number of snacks for each child in the group. Parents/Guardians are welcome to join virtually. * Note: Please be aware of allergies for all registered participants. Parent/Guardian Information Children’s Clothing • It is the daily responsibility of the parent/guardian to check all personal belongings. • All removable items must be labeled (i.e. coats, hats, mittens, boots, and scarves) . • Children should wear clothes that are rugged, comfortable, and appropriate f

FAQs

What must parents complete before a child can start the pre-school program?

The childcare packet must be reviewed, completed, and returned to the registration site before the child can begin. Registration packets are required to be finished prior to program start.

What should parents do if their child is ill or sick?

If the child is ill or sick, keep the child at home and monitor symptoms. Sick or ill children in programs are sent home, and the program should be notified about expected absences.

Are snacks shared, and how are allergies handled?

Children receive a healthy snack and drink daily, but parents must inform staff of allergies or dietary restrictions. Due to allergies/dietary restrictions, snack sharing is prohibited, and parents should be aware of allergies for registered participants.

Sep 17, 2026

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