Republic of the Philippines

CITY SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Angeles City

MARGOT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

PARENT
HANDBOOK
2023-2024
 DAY CARE TEACHER’S PROFILE

Name of Day Care Teacher

LHERMA A. MAGBANUA Lherma A. Magbanua , 46
Day Care Teacher 28 years in service
Computer Science graduated
Early Childhood Education graduated
Dear Parents,
Welcome! I would like to thank you for choosing Margot Child Trainings and Seminars Attended
Development Center. My commitment is that the children will receive  Training for Preschool Teacher
quality and loving care. I am eager to begin another successful school year  Orientation Seminar for Early Childhood Education
and I am happy that you have entrusted me with the growth and  Seminar on Rights of a Child
development of your child. I feel confident that you have made the best  Preschool Learning Standard and Curriculum
decision in enrolling your child here . I look forward to working with you  Child Psychology
parents throughout this school year. If you have any questions or concern  Seminar on First Aid
to your child, please feel free to contact me or see me at day care center.  Assessment and Guidance of Young Children
My door is always open and I welcome the opportunity to hear from you.  Preparation of Curriculum Materials
 Seminar on Early identification, management and intervention of
This handbook has been prepared especially for you parents. You will find children with special needs.
many policies and procedures explained here, by reading this handbook  Seminar on the Formulation of the Barangay Council for the Protection
you will feel more confident . I suggest that you keep this handbook for of Children
reference throughout the year.,  Workshop on National Early Learning Curriculum and Strategies in
Teaching
Please contact me by phone, by person or by email if you have any  Fire and Earthquake Drill Seminar
question about the content of this handbook.  New Tools for Accreditation Seminar
 Seminar on Parent Effectiveness Service
thank you for being a part of Margot Child Development Center family!  Training on how to be a Good Leader
 High Performance Habits Training

Organizations
 Angeles City Day Care Workers Federation – PRESIDENT
 Regional Federation of Day Care Workers – MEMBER
 Local Council for the Protection of Children - MEMBER

Cell phone # 0918 333 9875 / 09350960316

CURRICULUM VISION
Bright, happy children engaged in meaningful learning activities as they
A curriculum for young children includes developmentally appropriate become independent thinkers.
objectives, content, activities and learning materials for children.
MISSION
to provide a safe, nurturing and engaging early learning environment that
Quarter 2 supports the diverse needs of children in our community and creates a
foundation for children to be able to enter Kindergarten as a lifelong
MY learner.
FAMILY
OBJECTIVES
 To help the preschool child become physically fit and healthy
Quarter 1 Quarter 3
 To help the preschool child develop self confidence, self
MYSELF MY expression, self discipline
COMMUNIT
& MY  To help the child understand and relate well with his family, peers,
Y
SCHOOL and playmates.

 To help the preschool child develop his mental, intellectual and

Quarter 4 language skills.

GOD  To help provide the preschool children with a chance to develop

CREATIO strong spiritual values of being Filipino as well as positive attitude.

NS  To provide comfort and safety for the children during Day Care
session as well as protection from all forms of child abuse.

NUMERAC
Y&
LITERACY
LEGAL BASES
Calendar Plan of Special Activities
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 603 (1974)
“ The Child Youth And Welfare Code “ 2023-2024
Article 1 : Child is the asset of the nation
August
REPUBLIC ACT 6972 (1990) Parents
“Barangay Level total development and protection of children act “ mandates Orientation
the establishment of day care center in every barangay Bayanihang Bulilit

REPUBLIC ACT 7610(1992)

“ Special Protection of Children against child abuse, Exploitation and
discrimination” September
Induction of Parents
REPUBLIC ACT 8980 (2000) Committee
“Early Childhood Care and development Act “
Promotes the rights of children to survival, developmental and special protection

REPUBLIC ACT 10410 (2013)

“Early years act “
an act recognizing the age from 0 – 8 as the crucial stage of educational
October November
development and strengthening the early childhood care and development system Parade of Angels Childrens Month
REPUBLIC ACT 10821 (2016)
“Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act”.
to protect the fundamental rights of children before, during, and after disasters
and other emergency situations when children are gravely threatened or
December
endangered by circumstances that affect their survival and normal development. Christmas Party

REPUBLIC ACT 11908 (2022)

“Parent Effectiveness Service Program Act “
to recognize the sanctity of family life, protect and strengthen the family as a
basic autonomous social institution and foundation of the nation, strengthen its February
solidarity, and actively promote its total development. Lakbay Bulilit

April July
Kiddielympics Moving Up
Nutrition Month
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Arrival Time is when children enter the premises of the school or the classroom.
The practice of greeting when one arrives creates a habit with the children. ( 10
MINUTES )
Free play lets children choose activities according to their interest Children are
learning to interact with others. They learn to share and wait and choose. ( 10
MINUTES )
PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES, COMMUNITY AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
Partnership with families, community and local government indicates that a
high quality ECE-ECCD program is one that values and is a product of the
shared responsibility among parents, service providers, community
members and organizations, and the local government unit.

Meeting Time gathers all the children to engage in many opportunities for
participation and sharing ( 15 MINUTES )

Activity Time is the period when children work on planned activities ( 20

MINUTES )

Outdoor Time is a favorite among children. Outdoor activities include free play,
sand play, water play as well as organized games. The outdoors present an open
area where children feel that their movements are not restricted ( 20 MINUTES )

Snack Time focuses on teaching children practical life lessons such as preparing
a meal and feeding oneself. It also teaches children table etiquette ( 20 MINUTES ) ECCD
Rest or Nap Time allows for children some rest from all the active activities they
do in school( 15 MINUTES ) Program
Circle Time is the time for gathering around music, movements and songs.
Meeting the time’s purpose and space limits the children’s abilities to move
around, dance and play. ( 15 MINUTES )

Story Time is an activity that allows the children to learn new words, discoveries Barangay
places, and explore their imagination( 20 MINUTES

Good-bye Time is the period to recall what happened during their day. ( 15
MINUTES ) parents
BAYANIHANG BULILIT
Bayanihang Bulilit is the ECCD Office's version of Brigada Eskwela of the
Department of Education
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
 Day Care Center is open to children ages 3 and 4 years old
 All necessary forms must be completed and returned to me before I
will assume the responsibility of caring for your child
 Provide a birth certificate and a copy of immunization records.
ATTENDANCE
Daily attendance at center is an important part of your child's growth and
development. Attendance data becomes part of the child’s permanent
school record. If your child is absent for three or more days due to a
medical reason, a signed doctor’s note or medical certificate must be
bought to school with your child when he/she returns to school.

CHILD’S PROTECTION POLICY

Margot Day Care Center has a duty to safeguard all children involved in
center from harm. All children have a right to protection, Margot Day
Care will ensure the safety and protection of all children enrolled
CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY
ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN
Assessment is the process of observing, recording and documenting
children’s development, participation and learning. Assessment results
should be shared with parents as part of an ongoing process that involves
parents in their child’s development.

we will respect confidentiality in the following ways: 7 Domains of Early Childhood Development

 Parents/carers will have ready access to files and records of their own
children - but not any other child.
 Information given by parents/carers to Day Care Worker will not be
passed on to third parties.
 Personnel issues will remain confidential to the people involved. Gross Motor
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
Domain
If your child is injured while at the center first aid will be administered. It
is very important that all emergency contact information is kept up to date
Fine Motor
and correct. Please inform us immediately of any changes to keep your
information current.
Domain

Self Help Domain

Expressive

Language

Receptive
SNACKS
Child may bring their snacks every day, only nutritious food are required.
Soft drinks , chewing gum, junk food are not allowed.
SUPPLEMENTAL FEEDING PROGRAM
The feeding shall be implemented 5 days a week for a period of 120 days
to the target beneficiaries. Parents shall provide voluntary labor for the
cooking of food.
BIRTHDAYS
You are allowed to celebrate your child’s special day in school.
DAY CARE CLEANLINESS
Day Care Children are expected to help keep the center clean by
segregating wastes/trashes and by returning eating utensils into proper
labeled containers. They are requested to pick-up any litter they see inside
the center.
EXPENSIVE JEWELRY AND CELL PHONES
Daycare Children are discouraged from bringing cell phones in center,
likewise wearing costly jewelries, the center is not responsible for any
losses of expensive jewelry and cell phones.
CLASS EXPOSURE AND FIELD TRIPS
Field trips are processed and evaluated. They are planned with the Day
Care Workers and approved by the C.S.W.D.O. they require parent’s
permission.
HEALTH MATTERS
Child’s Health and Safety is our top priority
1. The center has a plan for the care of a sick child
2. The center has a written protocol for the care of mildly ill children to meet
individual needs for food, drink, rest and comfort
3. Sick children manifesting with fever and rash shall be
isolated from the rest of the learners and immediately
sent home
4. The center has exclusion policies for serious illnesses, contagious diseases like
colds, cough, flu, mumps, measles etc.
5. The center staff who becomes ill with contagious
diseases are excused from contact with children as quickly as possible
6. The center has a written protocol for the care of malnourished children
including those with special needs
BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT FOR 3-4 YEARS OLD
CHILDREN
 From tantrums and meltdowns to asserting their independence by
saying "no" or ignoring the rules, these 3- and 4-year-old behaviors are
normal. In fact, they are a natural part of growing up.
CONSULTATION
The heart of this action is for the benefits of the child where
behavior/personality is emphasized. Comments, suggestions are needed
for the betterment of the learners.
PARENTS PARTICIPATION ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
I invite you to participate in as much as possible. Working together, we can Please help your child develop good habits about punctuality by
do the best job for you and your child. encouraging prompt arrival at school Children may come to the center @
These are some ways you can help: exactly 8:00 am for morning class and exactly 1:00 pm for afternoon class.
 Attend parent meetings. For releasing the child, the person picking up will stay at the waiting shed
 Support the different activities of your child and wait for the dismissal.
 provides a counterpart for the operations of the center (in cash, kind,
or volunteer services)
 Follow the Guidelines and policies of the center SAFETY AND SECURITY

THE PARENT COMMITTEES The Center is concerned with the Day care children’s personal safety.
They are not allowed to leave the Center anytime between the specified
 prepares an annual action plan in support of the program arrival and dismissal time.
 implements one planned project
 conducts regular meetings COMMUNICATION
 maintains financial records of funds generated by the committee
It is very important that we work together and communicate often Do not
PARENTS BULLETIN BOARD hesitate to leave Feedback about your child's daycare experience or
suggestions for improvement. Please feel free to contact me if you have
A bulletin board is available with announcements for you to view and any questions or concerns.
read. Please take the time to scan the parent board regularly,
announcements and dates to remember will be posted. NO SMOKING POLICY
VISITORS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS COMING TO SCHOOL
This is a non-smoking facility. No smoking is permitted inside the center at any
time. Smoking is also prohibited within 50 feet outside of center.
 Parents, guardians are allowed to watch over their children in the
center for only 2 weeks. NO CLASSES
 Day care children may not bring any outsider or visitor inside the
 Last Friday of the month
center without the permission of the day Care Worker.
 National and Local holidays
Parents, guardians, visitors and helpers are not allowed in the center to
 Heavy rains
wait for their children.
 Storm signal #1