Polar Cubs Childcare Center
Polar Cubs Childcare Center will close for snow or ice if the Floodwood Public School is closed. An email will be sent to families, notifying them of closure. Public School closings are announced on local TV stations as well as local radio stations. We will remain open if the school closes due to cold temperatures.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
The Polar Cubs Childcare Center is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to care for children ages 6 weeks to age 12. It is staffed by a director and trained staff to meet all licensing requirements. The center offers four age-appropriate programs to meet the diverse needs of the children.
INFANT: (Ages 6 weeks to approx. 16 months) A loving atmosphere where intellectual and physical development are stimulated with music, literacy, language, muscle development, and exploration of the environment using age-appropriate equipment. A staff ratio of at least 1 adult to 4 children is maintained.
TODDLER: (Approx. 16 months to 33 months) Toddlers are cared for in a stimulating classroom with age-appropriate equipment and program plan which includes circle time, music, large muscle, art, literacy, creative thinking, socialization, communication, and self-sufficiency skills with emphasis on exploration and discovery. Weekly themed lesson plans are prepared to provide guided learning opportunities and experiences for the children. The classroom is arranged in learning centers to allow the children to explore freely and to practice skills necessary for Preschool. A staff ratio of at least one adult to 7 children is maintained.
PRESCHOOL: (Approx. 33 months to 4 years) Our preschool program includes circle time, music, literacy activities, art, sensory, dramatic play and construction, community exploration, socialization, and large muscle activities. The classroom is arranged into learning centers which provide the children with many self-directed learning opportunities as well as teacher directed lessons to prepare children for kindergarten. Lesson plans are written using a literacy approach where activities are based on a book read daily. A staff ratio of at least one adult to 10 children is maintained.
SCHOOL AGE: (First day of Kindergarten to age 12) Our school aged program provides before and after school childcare options and full-time use when the school is not in use. Before school begins at 6:00am and runs until school begins. After School begins at school dismissal and continues up until 6:00pm. Program includes academic enrichment and additional core curriculum.
FINANCIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Polar Cubs Child Care Center program operates on tuition. This program is not funded from the ISD #698 general fund and operates as an independent non-profit. Parents must register with the Polar Cubs Childcare Center director for services needed and follow a bi-weekly payment schedule. We reserve the right to drop a child from the program when payment is delinquent. Families will also be responsible for any and all additional collection fees accumulated while recovering monies on delinquent accounts.
| CLASSROOM | FULL TIME < 4 HOURS | PART TIME <4 HOURS | HALF DAY >4 HOURS | DAILY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFANT (6 weeks to 16 months) | $48 | $48 | $25 | N/A |
| TODDLER (16 months to 33 months) | $42 | $42 | $22 | N/A |
| PRE SCHOOL (31 months to 4 years) | $40 | $40 | $21 | N/A |
| SCHOOL AGE (upon entering elementary school) | $38 | $38 | $20 | N/A |
| BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL Up to 3 hours (after 3 hours the rate changes to the school age daily rate) | N/A | N/A | N/A | $12 |
REGISTRATION FEE
There will be $25 per child non-refundable initial registration fee, with a maximum of $50 per family.
DEPOSIT FEE
The deposit of $200 is necessary to secure your child’s place at PCCC. The deposit is non-refundable and the full deposit will be credited toward your first month’s tuition. These fees help defray the cost of processing enrollment, immunization records and other paperwork required by the state of MN.
DISCOUNT FOR FAMILIES OF 4 OR MORE
Families with four or more children enrolled in the Polar Cubs Childcare Center will receive 50% off their tuition for the oldest child/children in the family. This does not apply to field trips, food etc.