Registration
Families wishing to learn more about HPELC may make an appointment to schedule an observation visit. If a family accepts an opening for their child, an appointment with the Director is necessary. At this meeting, more in-depth information about the program philosophy, classroom operations and educational practices will be offered. The Parent Handbook will be discussed in detail. During this visit:
- the family has an opportunity to observe the classroom activities and teacher-child interactions;
- the child has an opportunity to become familiar with the teacher and the other children; and
- the teacher has the opportunity to observe the child and learn useful information about the child and the family to help ease the child’s transition into the classroom.
Waiting List
Any parent may apply for admission of a child to the program. As only forty-one (41) children are served in this program, typically there is a waiting list. If an opening becomes available, the family will be contacted.
Enrollment
The school complies with all NC Division of Child Development child care regulations. Prior to admission, each child will have a completed file, including:
- Enrollment Application
- Authorized Pick-Up Form
- Medical Exam/Immunization (updated continuously)
- Release Forms
- Medication Policy
- Guidance Policy
- Parent Contract
- Permission to Walk Outside Fence
- Receipt of NC Child Care Laws
- Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma Policy
Dismissal
The director, acting as an agent for the Board of Trustees, may dismiss a student from school for sufficient cause. Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center has the right to dismiss a child immediately from the program for the following reasons:
- Continued unresolved debt by parent
- Continued negligence on the part of the family (consistent late pickup, improper feeding of child, etc.)
- Inappropriate, uncontrolled and repeated misconduct on the part of the child (hitting, kicking, scratching, biting, etc.)
- Bringing a weapon or other dangerous object to school
- Knowingly exposing other children to dangerous or contagious illness or diseases
Withdrawal
We request a two (2) week written notification prior to removing a child from the program. We appreciate your cooperation as this allows us to enroll a new child from the waiting list in a timely manner.