Mission Statement

The Campus View Child Care Center provides the Indiana University community with quality year-round child care for children ages 6 weeks through 3 years. The goal of Campus View Child Care Center is to promote the children's healthy emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth and development by providing a child-centered, active learning environment characterized by highly qualified teachers, low group size, and developmentally focused classrooms. Campus View Child Care Center is a model site for professional development and research for faculty, students, and practitioners.

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History

Campus View Child Care Center is a full day, developmentally based, infant/toddler program, serving children of IU students, faculty, staff, as well as the community. The Center opened in 1992 with a one-year-old class and a two-year-old class. In 1998 the Center was expanded to include an infant room and a mixed-age preschool classroom. In 2009 The Campus View preschool class merged with the Hoosier Courts preschools in order to take advantage of larger classrooms with adjoining playgrounds. This partnership increased the number of toddler/twos spaces available at Campus View.

The Center currently maintains four classrooms. We have a maximum enrollment of 8 infants, 10 toddlers, 10 two-year-olds, and 14 two year-olds above the age of 30 months. Upon a child’s third birthday they become eligible for one of the campus centers’ preschool programs, either at Campus Children’s Center or Hoosier Courts Nursery School. Each classroom is staffed with two full time teachers. A full time director and a program assistant administer the program. Hourly teachers’ aides supplement the staffing. An Advisory Board, which is comprised of university faculty, CVC3 parents and staff, and community representatives, serves in an advisory capacity to the Center’s professional staff. Center Director reports directly to Tim Dunnuck, Coordinator for Child Care Services at Indiana University.

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Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy at Campus View Child Care Center is child centered and developmentally based. It is based on the knowledge that young children learn through their direct interactions with their environment and the people within it. Our curriculum, Foundations to the Indiana Academic Standards :Birth to Three, reflects our belief that the whole child must be developed across the curriculum with social & emotional emphasis to support all aspects of development.

While children do go through specific developmental stages, each child grows and learns at a pace that is uniquely their own. Age is not an accurate indicator of development. Children from 0-24 months take in their information by use of their bodies and exploring the world through their senses. Jean Piaget called this as the Sensory Motor stage of development. Two year old children begin to enter a stage that Piaget described as preoperational. Characteristics include egocentricity, concrete thinking, the explosion of language, and the inability of the child to focus on more than one aspect of a relationship at a time. The preoperational stage lasts until approximately age eight. Children in the preoperational stage learn best through their own initiated activities rather than by direct instruction by an adult. Extensive research shows that young children learn through play and through active exploration of their environment. They construct their knowledge through manipulation of concrete materials and stimulation of their five senses. Children gain ownership of their learning in a child centered environment through their choices. Our classrooms are arranged into learning centers to encourage the children to make choices. Learning centers include, but are not limited to, art, science, writing, books, woodworking, sand and water, dramatic play, manipulative materials, music, blocks and the outdoor learning environment.

The teacher’s role in a child centered learning environment is that of a collaborative learner and a facilitator and extender of the children’s learning. The primary role of the teacher is to arrange the learning environment to encourage choices and to allow the children to work independently. In addition, the teacher interacts with the children while encouraging problem solving and language experiences through the use of open-ended language and questions. The teacher also spends a great deal of time observing the children during their play and can then plan activities that extend the interests of the children.

The development of literacy is encouraged through experiences with the various aspects of language through books, music, science, math, art, drama, dance, reading and writing. We do not use formal reading and writing instruction that emphasizes isolated skill development. Instead we encourage children to explore their environment by touching and manipulating real objects and by experimenting with new ways of doing things. We believe that active engagement is more meaningful for children and has a greater impact on acquiring life-long learning skills, as opposed to doing activities that are traditionally believed to promote academic success.

The curriculum that results from this philosophy is open-ended and based on the children’s choices. The curriculum is dynamic in that it changes with the interests, needs and development of the children. The Campus View Child Care Center has a written curriculum plan that describes our educational philosophy, goals and objectives for the children, the classroom arrangement, and the teacher’s role. Copies are available for review in each classroom and in the Center office. We encourage parents to review the curriculum plan.

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Continuity of Care

Campus View Child Care Center’s proudly practices Continuity of Care. Continuity of Care is having teachers and children stay together until the age of three, when children transition to preschool; then staying with the same teacher and group of children from ages three to five until they move on to kindergarten.

This practice supports the formation of close, nurturing relationships between caregivers, young children and their families. The quality of these relationships forms the basis for a quality learning environment, which is “associated with better mother-child relationships, fewer reports of children’s behavior problems, higher cognitive and language outcomes, and better readiness for school,” according to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

At CVC3 as infants become toddlers and toddlers become twos, teachers will adapt learning environments to meet the needs of the children, keeping pace with each child’s individual learning and development. Then as classroom space and age requirements permit, groups of children and their teachers will move to the next room. The biggest change is made by the Twos Room teachers, who will start anew with the next set of infants once everyone has moved up!

In preparation for these changes teachers and children will begin visiting their new classrooms together. Smaller group sizes allow for greater flexibility and increased interpersonal exchanges throughout the center. Parents are invited to be part of this process! I encourage you to talk with your teachers about these upcoming changes. Additionally, we are also offering small discussion groups for deeper inquiry and clarification. If you are interested, please let us know. As always, we are eager for your input.

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Research and Training

In meeting the University mission, the Center serves as a site for research, training and observation by IU students and faculty. All research is screened by the director, teachers, and research review committee. The Campus View Child Care Center also serves as a field placement site for Indiana University students. All student teachers, practicum students, interns and observers are screened before placement.

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Relationship with IU

Indiana University provides the Center with its facility, utilities, custodial services and liability insurance. All other income is derived from IU subsidy, parent fees and fundraising efforts.

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Administration

HOURS OF OPERATION
Campus View Child Care Center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. An adult who is on the authorization signature list must sign your child in and out each day. We will not release your child to anyone unless there is authorization on file and prior notification that someone other than yourself will be picking up your child.

ENROLLING YOUR CHILD
Children are enrolled regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability. If a child with a disability requires accommodations in order to participate in the child care program, parents should refer to "Procedures for Requesting Accommodations for Enrollment at an IUB Child Care Center" which is available from the center director. You will be asked to fill out and return registration forms, and your child's physician must complete a health examination and up-to-date immunization record. THESE COMPLETED FORMS MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE CENTER BEFORE YOUR CHILD'S FIRST DAY. Children already enrolled in the center will be given priority to register on a first come, first serve basis for the following semester.
THE CENTER HAS THE RIGHT TO DENY ADMITTANCE TO ANY CHILD WHOSE NEEDS CANNOT BE MET ADEQUATELY THROUGH THE EXISTING PROGRAM.

WEEKLY FEES

Please refer to our Tuition Page

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PAYMENT POLICIES
A deposit equal to one week's fee is due within one week from date of registration. Provided a 4 week notice is given, your deposit will be applied to the last week your child is in the center.
An activity fee of $50.00 is due for each child each semester. This money is used to help purchase consumable supplies used by the children.

Tuition is due on the Friday BEFORE the week of service. A late fee of $5.00 will be assessed if payment is received after Monday of the following week. You may drop off your payment check in the basket provided in the office.
THE WEEKLY FEE WILL BE CHARGED REGARDLESS OF ILLNESS, ABSENCE, VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS OR OTHER CLOSINGS OF THE CENTER, EXCEPT THE LAST TWO (2) WEEKS OF DECEMBER.

REFUND POLICY
Because of the nature of the contract with the center, you are responsible for the time you contract for. Therefore, there are no refunds of any type.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY
You will be required to notify the center's director one month in advance of withdrawing your child from the center. If less notice is given, your deposit fee will be forfeited.

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HOLIDAYS
The center is closed on major U.S. holidays and other days when deemed necessary by the director. A calendar is provided with your parent handbook.

2011/2012 Calendar

Monday, July 3, 2011
(Independence Day Recess,Center Closed)

Thursday,August 18, and Friday,August 19, 2011
(Staff Inservice,Center Closed)

Monday,September 5,2011
(Labor Day,Center Closed)

Wednesday, November 23,2011
(Center Closes at Noon)

Thursday,November 24 and Friday,November 25, 2011
(Thanksgiving Recess,Center Closed)

Monday, December 19, 2011 through Monday, January 2, 2012
(Winter Break,Center Closed)
Re-Open Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Monday,January 16, 2012
(Martin Luther King Day, Center Closed)

Spring Break
(Center OPEN)

Monday, May 28, 2012
(Memorial Day Recess,Center Closed)

Wednesday, July 4, 2012
(Independence Day Recess,Center Closed)

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INSURANCE
Indiana University carries accident and liability insurance for children enrolled at the center up to $1,000,000 limit.

ABUSE AND NEGLECT
In accordance with State of Indiana law, the Center will report to Child Protective Services of Monroe County any suspicion of child abuse or neglect.

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Children at the Center

WHAT TO BRING
All your child's belongings should be brought to the center in a LABELED BAG. Please be sure the following items are inside:

• Disposable diapers, an UNOPENED PACKAGE from the store. Teachers will inform you when your child's supply is low.
• Boots, mittens, hat, warm coat and snowpants or snowsuit during cold weather.
• Comfort toy for resting and making the transition to school easier. Please, one toy per child.
• A small crib size sheet and crib size blanket.
  INFANT ROOM - Bedding is provided.

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME
Candy, money, food, gum, jewelry, and small toys that present a choking hazard.

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SIGN IN / SIGN OUT
You will be required to sign your child in and out daily, indicating the time of arrival and departure. You should record the phone number where you can be reached while your child is at the center. Persons bringing or picking up a child are responsible for notifying a staff member of the child's arrival or departure.

Persons authorized to pick up your child, who we do not know, will be asked for photo ID. Children will be released only to a parent, legal guardian, or other person authorized by the parent who has proper identification. Any person not authorized by you will not be allowed to remove your child from the center.

The Center will not release a child to any person intoxicated or impaired from substance abuse. Staff are instructed to contact IUPD immediately to ask for assistance should this type of situation occur.

SEPARATION
We recommend that parents visit the center several times with their child after enrollment. If possible, for the first few days, a parent should plan to spend time with the child in the center. A comfort toy or other object from home sometimes helps the child make an easier transition. Parents should tell the child when they are leaving and that they will return. The child should also see the parent interacting with the teachers. Once the parent leaves, the teacher will then help the child feel comfortable and adjust to the new environment.

ABSENCES
If your child will not be coming to the center on a given day, either because of illness, or just to stay home, PLEASE CALL the center by 8:30 a.m. so that we are able to call in the lunch count as well as plan for the day.

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LUNCH / SNACKS
Each day we serve a nutritional, well-balanced lunch as well as a morning and afternoon snack. As per state regulations, we will vary your child's diet only upon the WRITTEN ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN. State law prohibits any food being brought into the center from home.

INFANT ROOM - A feeding plan signed by your physician will be required for your baby.

BIRTHDAYS
If you would like to share your child's birthday with us, you may provide a NUTRITIOUS snack from the store. Some suggestions are mini-muffins, fruit or juice pops. Please check with the staff as to what else you might bring. Balloons and candles are not permitted in the center.

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CLOTHING
Your child should come dressed to play. Because a wide variety of activities occur at the center every day, we recommend clothes that allow for freedom of movement and some soil. We go outside each day, unless the weather is extremely severe. Please mark your child's name on each piece of outer clothing.

No open-toed sandals or flip-flops are allowed as they pose a safety hazard on the playground.

TOILET LEARNING
When your child is showing definite signs of being ready to begin the toilet learning process, please confer with your child's teacher. You will receive a specific handout with helpful tips.

BITING
Biting is a behavior that is prevalent with one or two year old children. Because children of this age have very limited language ability, biting can become a way of expressing their feelings. We have methods of dealing with this kind of behavior, and we will conference with parents should this type of behavior manifest itself.

SUN SAFE POLICY
The center promotes a sun safe policy in the following ways:

• Encourage the use of a hat
• Help children play in the shade as much as possible
• Apply sunscreen before going outside. Parents are responsible for providing sunscreen labeled with child's name and signing the "Consent To Use Sunscreen" form.

PARENT CONFERENCES
Parent conferences are offered in the late fall and in the spring. You may, of course, request a conference with your child's teacher at any time of mutual agreement, and your child's teacher may request a conference with you. The director may request a conference with you at any time should the need arise to discuss your child's progress at the center or for any other reason.

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For Parents

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the responsibility of the parents upon enrolling their child and while the child attends the center:

• Completing all forms for enrollment and registration.
• MAKING PAYMENT PRIOR TO SERVICES, EITHER WEEKLY ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE SERVICES OR MONTHLY PRIOR TO SERVICES.
• Keeping emergency telephone numbers and other information up to date.
• Updating immunization records at the center as necessary.
• Picking up child's linens every Friday for laundering and returning them on Monday.
• Cleaning out child's cubby every Friday so that the staff can sanitize it.
• Signing your child in and out each day.
• Providing the center with a change of clothing and with disposable diapers when needed.
• Notifying the center if someone other than yourself will be picking up your child.

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BUILDING A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT
It is the responsibility of each staff member and each parent to work at building a positive environment at Campus View Child Care Center.

If, at any time, you have a question or concern, the first step would be to talk to your child's teachers. Staff and parents are expected to communicate in a courteous, respectful manner.

If, after discussion with the teacher, a parent still feels an issue is unresolved, the next step would be to talk with the director.

Constructive suggestions are always welcome. Negativity and gossip, however, are very harmful to our center and only work to tear down the program. Working together, parents and staff can build an excellent program for our children.

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Encouragement of positive behavior is accomplished through a planned environment, which provides for a variety of activities for the children. Methods of management include reinforcement such as verbal praise, smiles and pleasant attention for appropriate behavior, and positively stated alternatives when a conflict situation occurs. When inappropriate behavior occurs, it is dealt with immediately. If the child displays repeated inappropriate behavior and shows little progress toward changing the behavior, we will request a parent conference to work together in developing strategies that will meet the child's needs. If it is determined that the center is unable to provide for your child, you will need to find another child care option. Corporal punishment is NOT an appropriate technique for behavior management and will not be used.

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Discipline Policy

The health, safety, and emotional well-being of the children at Campus View Child Care Center are our highest priorities. We view discipline as any other skill that must be developed, and we strive to help children learn to play, settle disputes, and interact with others peacefully and non-aggressively.

Inappropriate behaviors in young children usually occur because children have not yet gained the necessary verbal skills to express themselves in a socially acceptable way. Appropriate behavior is encouraged through a planned environment that provides a variety of activities from which children may choose. We regularly review the classroom rules with the children, praise appropriate behaviors, model conflict resolution skills, and stay alert to situations in the room.

When inappropriate behavior occurs, the teacher conveys to the child that the behavior is unacceptable and helps the child understand why the behavior is unacceptable. The teacher will then state an alternative way for the child to deal with situation. For example, "The rule in our room is that blocks are used for building. When a block is thrown, it could hit someone and hurt him or her. You can build with the blocks." If the inappropriate behavior continues, the teacher will tell the child the consequences of the behavior. For example, "If you throw blocks, you will have to leave the block center and choose another area to play." The teacher is careful to emphasize that it is the behavior that is unacceptable, not the child.

Physical punishment of any kind is never used at Campus View Child Care Center.

When a child is being destructive to materials or harmful to another person, that child is removed from the situation and redirected to another activity. In extreme situations, a child may need to be separated from the group to an individual activity to help her/him gain control.

If a child displays repeated inappropriate behavior and shows little progress toward changing the behavior, the teachers may call the child's parent(s) to work cooperatively in developing strategies that will meet the child's needs and those of the others in the classroom. Inappropriate behavior that hurts another person will be documented; a copy will be given to the parent(s) and a copy kept in the child's file.

If a child continually hurts other children or staff, it may be deemed necessary by the director that the center is unable to provide for the child. If possible, parents will be given four (4) weeks notice to find alternative child care. The director will assist parents in finding other care by making available to the parents a list of other child care centers in the Bloomington area.

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Health Policies

CONTROL MEASURES
The center makes every effort to control the spread of communicable disease among the children and has established health policies and precautions for this purpose. Children who are obviously ill upon arrival will be asked to leave the center for the day and return when they are well. If they become ill while at the center, the parent will be called and will be expected to pick up the child within 1/2 hour.
When a child is suspected of having a communicable illness, the center will notify the child's parent. When a group of children are known to have been exposed to a communicable illness, prompt notice will be given to all parents and staff members. Parents should also notify the center when their child contracts a contagious illness so that notice can be given to all center parents.

EXCLUSION POLICY
The following symptoms and illnesses indicate the need for a child to be excluded from the program temporarily:

• The presence of a fever, 100 degrees or higher
• Vomiting within the last 24 hours
• Diarrhea within the last 24 hours
• Persistent cough and/or a sore, reddened throat
• Red, weeping eye(s)
• Discolored nasal drainage
• Skin eruptions or rash
• Extreme fatigue

IN ORDER FOR A CHILD TO BE READMITTED TO THE PROGRAM, ANY SYMPTOMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE GONE FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS. MEDICATION FOR BACTERIAL ILLNESSES SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE READMITTANCE.

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HEALTH EXAMINATION
Each child must have a health examination by a physician within four (4) weeks prior to admission to the center. The center may request that a physician examine a child if the child is suspected of having a contagious disease or condition that may be hazardous to others. Immunizations must be kept up to date and documented in the child's file.
Parents must provide a written statement that the child has not been exposed to any communicable illness within the last three (3) weeks at the time of admission. A place is provided for this on a form included in the enrollment packet.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
The center is equipped with first aid supplies. All staff members have been trained in basic first aid. If a child is injured, we record it in your child's file. In the event of serious injury, we will call an ambulance to transport the child to Bloomington Hospital. Parents will be contacted as soon as possible. If you cannot be reached, an adult authorized by you will be contacted. It is very important that you keep all emergency telephone numbers up to date.

MEDICINE
A written prescription from a physician is required in order for the center to administer ANY medication. Medication must be delivered in the original container and must bear the original pharmacy label showing the child's name, the physician's name, the prescription number, the date it was filled, and the instructions for use. When no longer needed, medications will be returned to parents or destroyed. Parents will be asked to have the child's physician sign a release form for over-the-counter medication.

SPECIFIC MEDICAL PROBLEMS
CHICKEN POX
Chicken pox is a communicable childhood disease that is mild for most children. The older a person gets, the more it affects the person. Should we have a child with chicken pox, we will alert parents and provide specific information as to what you should be looking for. Generally, children need to be out of the center AT LEAST A WEEK, until all of the pox are scabbed over.

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DIARRHEA
A child with diarrhea must stay at home or leave the center. TWO EPISODES OF A VERY WATERY, LOOSE BOWEL MOVEMENT is considered diarrhea.

FEVER
When a child has a fever of 100 degrees or more, he/she must stay at home until the temperature has been NORMAL FOR 24 HOURS. If a fever develops at the center, we will call you to pick up your child WITHIN 1/2 HOUR. Fevers in young children can go up very quickly.

PINK EYE OR CONJUNCTIVITIS
Conjunctivitis is an infection of the eyes commonly known as "pink eye." It is most often caused by a virus (like a cold) but can also be caused by bacteria. Children with a discharge of pus from the eye should stay home and see the physician. Parents will be called if this symptom should develop at the center. Children who are treated with an antibiotic may return after using the medication for 24 hours. Conjunctivitis is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS! PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF HE/SHE has discharge of pus from the eyes and/or the whites of the eyes are red and streaky.

STREP THROAT
This can exhibit a variety of symptoms. You should have your doctor check for strep if your child has a fever, rash or sore throat. The child with strep must stay at home until he/she has been on antibiotics for 24 hours.

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Vacation

Adapted by the CVC3 Advisory Board - April 2002

Parents who take an extended summer vacation will need to pay a holding fee equal to one third of the current weekly fee for each week of the vacation. This will hold their child's slot until their return.

An extended vacation is defined as a MINIMUM OF FOUR (4) CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. Parents who plan an extended summer vacation must notify the center's director of their specific vacation dates and pay the holding fee by APRIL 1ST. This holding fee is not refundable under any circumstance.

The policy covers SUMMER VACATION ONLY. A summer vacation is defined as one taken between the Monday following Spring Graduation and the beginning of the Fall Semester.

THIS POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO VACATIONS TAKEN DURING OTHER TIMES OF THE YEAR.

The vacation policy is effective from May 1, 2002

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Policy for Center Closing

Approved April 1997
The child care centers on the Bloomington campus recognize the important service they provide to IUB students, staff and faculty. The centers will make every effort to stay open during adverse weather. The following criteria will be used in deciding to close the child care centers for adverse weather. The child care center will be closed if:
1. The Indiana University Bloomington campus is closed.
2. A weather emergency is in effect for Monroe County.
3. The child care center staff cannot be present to provide appropriate staff to child ratios mandated by state child care licensing regulations.

Any closing of an IUB child care center for reasons other than those stated above will be done on an individual basis in consultation with the Campus Child Care Support office.

All center closings will be announced on local radio stations.

Payment policy for parents: When a child care center is closed due to adverse
weather, parents will continue to pay the normal weekly fee for the respective center.

Campus Child Care Support Office
400 E. Seventh Street, Poplars 231
Bloomington, IN 47405
855-5053

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Parking at Campus View

You have several options for parking:

1. There are several ten minute parent parking spots in front of the sidewalk leading up to the Campus View Child Care Center door.

2. Near the loading dock, you will find two ten-minute parking spaces, and you may use them for drop off and pick up purposes.

3. If you are an employee of the university or a student, you should purchase the appropriate parking permit that enables you to park at Campus View.

*Check with Parking Operations in Franklin Hall (855-4615) if you need information about the parking permits.

The circle drive is designated as a fire lane, and parking is not permitted anywhere along this area. Vehicles parked in the circle drive run the risk of receiving a parking ticket. We have no jurisdiction over parking tickets, and cannot get them rescinded for you. Parking tickets will be your responsibility should you happen to receive one.

Handbook revised October 2001

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