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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTDivision of InstructionEarly Childhood EducationEarly Childhood EducationProcedures, Guidelines andInformation for Parents2017 - 2018
WelcomeIt is our pleasure to welcome you to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s EarlyChildhood Education programs. The Los Angeles Unified School District is proud tohave a long history of serving young children dating back over sixty years. We currentlyoperate more than 250 part-day and full-day California State Preschool and GeneralChild Care and Development Programs throughout the District.This Parent Handbook contains valuable information regarding the Los Angeles UnifiedSchool District’s Early Childhood Education programs and the roles and responsibilitiesof both parents and staff members. We encourage you to read it carefully. Should youhave questions, the administrator of your child’s program will be happy to assist you.We look forward to your participation in the program and working with you to supportyour child’s growth and development.
Table of ContentsMission, Vision and BeliefsProgram DescriptionsPage12Program Directory:Early Education Centers3Part-Day Programs7CalSAFE11The Early Childhood Education Instructional Program12Requesting Pupil Records13Health, Social Services and Nutrition14Professional Development17Parent Involvement18Enrollment ProceduresEligibility List19Enrollment Process19Causes for Termination Policy19Qualifications20Family Fees22Emergency Information23Attendance Policies24How to Continue in the Program25Uniform Complaint Procedures26FORMS:PERSONAL RIGHTS29NOTIFICATION OF PARENT’S RIGHTS30PARENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM31INFORMATION RELEASE FORM32ANNUAL PESTICIDE USE NOTIFICATION33
Mission, Vision and BeliefsOur MissionThe mission of Early Childhood Education is to provide a high quality early educationprogram to maximize school readiness.Our VisionThe Los Angeles Unified School District, Early Childhood Education is committed toproviding a quality early education experience that will prepare students for success inschool and life, while valuing and respecting the needs, languages, and cultures of allstudents, families, staff and communities it serves.Our Beliefs Each student has the right to be treated with dignity and respect and accorded asafe and nurturing learning environment to meet his/her needs. All students have a right to a developmentally appropriate and challengingeducational program that integrates learning opportunities with high expectations. Value and respect for the languages and cultures of students, parents, staff andcommunities are essential to student success. All stakeholders must be committed to high standards. Competent, well trained and nurturing staff members are critical to the successfulimplementation of quality early education programs. Continuous quality professional development for all staff is vital for highstandards of teaching and learning. Parents and nurturing adults are critical for children’s academic success andmust be included as full partners in their children’s education. It is the responsibility of the leadership to promote high quality educationpractices to ensure student achievement.The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working andlearning environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. TheDistrict prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s age, ancestry,color, disability (mental or physical), marital status, national origin, race, religion(including religious accommodation), sex, (actual or perceived including pregnancy,childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person’sassociation with a person or group with one of these actual or perceived characteristic s.1
Program DescriptionsCalifornia Department of Education ProgramsThe Los Angeles Unified School District offers a wide variety of California Department ofEducation Child Development and Special Education Programs that provide high qualitydevelopmentally appropriate environments addressing the social-emotional, physical,cognitive and language needs of young children. These programs are: California State Preschool Program (CSPP)Part-day and full-day programs, for 3 and 4 year old children and their families,are located at early education centers throughout the District. Families mustmeet State determined income criteria as well as be eligible for this program.Part-day, part-year programs, for 3 and 4 year old children are at elementary andother school sites throughout the District. Families must meet State determinedincome criteria to be eligible for this program. General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR)Full-day programs, for 2 year old and 5 year old children and their families, arelocated at early education centers throughout the District. Families must meetState-determined income criteria as well as be eligible for this program. California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE)CalSAFE, located on high school campuses, is a program for infants andtoddlers and their high school-age parents. Infant and Preschool Special EducationThe District offers a wide variety of Early Childhood Special Education programs,supports and services for children birth to five years of age with identifieddisabilities as mandated in both Federal and State law. All Early Childhood Education programs refrain from religious instruction andworship.Children 2 years and older enrolled in the CSPP or CCTR programs, should be ableto use the restroom successfully. (The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) providesfor exceptions to this requirement when children have toileting needs due to theirdisabilities.)2
Los Angeles Unified School DistrictEarly Education Centers (EEC)NAME OF CENTERth4 Street EECADDRESSCITY421 Hillview Ave.PHONELos Angeles90022(323) 266-4024Los Angeles90018(323) 733-2164th2101 West 24 Streetth747 East 28 StreetLos Angeles90011(323) 231 - 6921th3556 S. St. Andrews PlaceLos Angeles90018(323) 734-3644th1204 West 36 PlaceLos Angeles90007(323) 733-2133th405 East 67 StreetLos Angeles90003(323) 750-7861th242 West 75 StreetLos Angeles90003(323) 753-1177th1027 West 96 StreetLos Angeles90044(323) 777-0920th430 West Colden AvenueLos Angeles90003(323) 777-1233Los Angeles90002(323) 569 - 815924 Street EEC28 Street EEC36 Street EEC37 Street EEC66 Street EEC75 Street EEC95 Street EEC97 Street EECthZIPthththththnd1925 East 102112 Street EECth1319 East 112nd StreetLos Angeles90059(323) 567 - 9631Albion EEC348 South Avenue 18Los Angeles90031(323) 221-1798Alexandria EEC4304 Rosewood AvenueLos Angeles90004(323) 662-8127Anton, William EEC831 N. Bonnie Beach Pl.Los Angeles90063(323) 981-3670Arminta EEC7911 Goll AvenueNo. Hollywood91605(818) 765-4312Bradley, Ethel EEC10925 S. Central AvenueLos Angeles90059(323) 563-7756Broadous, Hillary EEC11736 Bromont AvePacoima91331(818) 897-2009Brooklyn EEC329 North Arizona AvenueLos Angeles90022(323) 269-4085Cabrillo Avenue EEC741 West Eighth StreetSan Pedro90731(310) 832-2809Canoga Park EEC7355 Vassar AvenueCanoga Park91303(818) 348-2814Castelar EEC840 Yale StreetLos Angeles90012(213) 624-6740102 Street EECndStreet3
Chase EEC8635 N. Colbath AvenuePanorama City91402(818) 830-4455Collins EEC901 West 52Los Angeles90037(323) 752-2119Cleveland EEC19031 W. Strathern StreetReseda91335(818) 885-3677Crescent Heights EEC1700 Alvira StreetLos Angeles90035(323) 939-1224Cruz, Bill EEC1020 South ValenciaLos Angeles90015(213) 388-6485Dacotah EEC3142 Lydia DriveLos Angeles90023(323) 268-9868Dayton Heights EEC3917 Clinton StreetLos Angeles90004(323) 664-1024Dolores EEC22309 Catskill AvenueCarson90745(310) 830-6987Eastman EEC1266 South Gage AvenueLos Angeles90023(323) 268-7408El Sereno EEC3802 Pueblo AvenueLos Angeles90032(323) 221-2121Escalante EEC7221 S. Atlantic AvenueCudahy90210(323) 890-2380Estrella EEC120 East 57 StreetLos Angeles90011(323) 846-4880Evergreen EEC1027 N Evergreen AvenueLos Angeles90033(323) 269-0406Fair EEC11300 Kittridge StreetNo. Hollywood91606(818) 985-1790Gardena EEC1350 West 177 StreetGardena90248(310) 354-5091Gates EEC2306 Thomas StreetLos Angeles90031(323) 222-0277Glassell Park EEC3303 N. Carlyle StreetLos Angeles90065(323) 221-1008Gledhill EEC16058 Gledhill StreetNorth Hills91343(818) 895-2491Glenfeliz EEC3745 Dover PlaceLos Angeles90039(323) 665-4165Graham EEC8332 South Elm StreetLos Angeles90001(323) 582-1222Grant EEC1559 N St. Andrew's PlaceLos Angeles90028(323) 463-4112Gratts EEC1414 5 StreetLos Angeles90017(213) 481-3230Haddon EEC10085 Haddon AvenuePacoima91331(818) 896-5501Hawaiian EEC501 Hawaiian AvenueWilmington90744(310) 834-7186ndStreetththth4
Hobart EEC982 South Serrano AvenueLos Angeles90006(213) 380-0411Holmes EEC1810 East 52ndStreetLos Angeles90058(323) 589-6427Hooper EEC1224 East 52ndStreetLos Angeles90011(323) 232-3801Hyde Park EEC6428 11 AvenueLos Angeles90043(323) 751-4147Laurel EEC8023 Willoughby AvenueLos Angeles90046(323) 654-0812Lemay EEC17553 Lemay StreetVan Nuys91406(818) 345-0731Locke EEC320 East 111 StreetLos Angeles90061(323) 755-0721Logan EEC1712 West Montana StreetLos Angeles90028(213) 413-1380Marina EEC4908 Westlawn AvenueLos Angeles90066(310) 822-8436Marvin EEC2341 S. Curson AvenueLos Angeles90016(323) 933-5882McAuliffe EEC8914 Hunt AvenueSouth Gate90280(323) 249 - 5760Meridian EEC6124 Ruby PlaceLos Angeles90042(323) 254-6749Mikes, Wanda EEC7720 South Vermont Ave.Los Angeles90044(323) 758-1136Miles EEC2855 Saturn AvenueHuntingtonPark90255(323) 581-2410Miramonte EEC1341 East 70 StreetLos Angeles90001(323) 581-6223Monte Vista EEC5509 Ash StreetLos Angeles90042(323) 258-3842Murchison EEC1537 Murchison StreetLos Angeles90033(323) 225-2787Noble EEC8315 Noble AvenueNorth Hills91343(818) 894-2716Normandie EEC4407 Raymond AvenueLos Angeles90037(323) 292-0266Normont EEC25028 Petroleum AvenueHarbor City90710(310) 326-3344Northridge EEC17960 Chase StreetNorthridge91325(818) 678-5190Pacoima EEC11059 Herrick AvenuePacoima91331(818) 896-3722Park Western EEC1220 Park Western Pl.San Pedro90732(310) 833-2875Parks Huerta EEC1020 West 58 StreetLos Angeles90044(323) 759-0667thththth5
Pinewood EEC7051 Valmont StreetTujunga91042(818) 352-4469Roberti, David EEC1156 East Vernon AvenueLos Angeles90011(323) 234-1428Rosemont EEC430 N. Rosemont AvenueLos Angeles90026(213) 413-2999San Fernando EEC1204 Woodworth StreetSan Fernando91340(818) 365-9105Shenandoah EEC8861 Beverlywood StreetLos Angeles90034(310) 838-7328State EEC3210 BroadwayHuntingtonPark90255(323) 589-3718Sylvan Park EEC15011 Delano StreetVan Nuys91411(818) 997-8972Telfair EEC10915 Telfair AvenuePacoima91331(818) 896-2118Toluca Lake EEC4915 Strohm AvenueNo. Hollywood91601(818) 980-0925Trinity EEC3816 Trinity StreetLos Angeles90011(323) 232-4017Vanalden EEC6212 Vanalden AvenueReseda91335(818) 343-5595Vaughn EEC11480 Herrick AvenuePacoima91331(818) 899-2278Vine EEC6312 Eleanor AvenueLos Angeles90038(323) 465-1167Wadsworth EEC1047 East 41 StreetLos Angeles90011(323) 232-0581Westminster EEC1010 Main StreetVenice90291(310) 392-4581Wilmington Park EEC1419 Young StreetWilmington90744(310) 518-3207Wilton Place EEC4030 W. Leeward AvenueLos Angeles90005(213) 383-4971st6
California State Preschool Programs (CSPP)Morning and Afternoon Sessions at School SitesNAME OF SCHOOLth99 Street Elementary CSPPADDRESS9900 S. Wadsworth Ave,ZIPPHONELos Angeles90002(323) 564-2677Los Angeles900003(323) 756-8137Gardena90248(310) 324-1153Los Angeles90039(323) 666-7162th147 East 107 Street186 Street Elementary School CSPPth1581 West 186Allesandro Elementary School CSPP2210 Riverside DriveAmestoy Elementary School CSPP1048 West 149 StreetGardena90247(310) 327-5592Andasol Elementary School CSPP10126 Encino AvenueNorthridge91325(818) 349-8631Ann Street Elementary School CSPP126 East Bloom StreetLos Angeles90012(323) 221-3194Barrett Elementary School CSSP419 West 98 StreetLos Angeles90003(323) 756-1419Barton Hill Elementary School CSPP423 North Pacific AvenueSan Pedro90731(310) 547-2471Beachy Elementary School CSPP9757 Beachy AvenueArleta91331(818) 899-0241Braddock Dr. Elementary School CSPP4711 Inglewood Blvd.Culver City90230(310) 391-6707Broad Ave Elementary School CSPP24815 Broad AvenueWilmington90744(310) 835-3118Burbank Elementary School CSPP12215 Albers StreetNorth Hollywood91607(818) 763-6497Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies CSPP19850 Delano StreetWoodland Hills91367(818) 347-2681Capistrano Elementary School CSPP8118 Capistrano AvenueWest Hills91304(818) 883-8991Cardenas Elementary School CSPP6900 Calhoun AvenueVan Nuys91405(818) 908-6700Century Park Elementary School CSPP10935 S. Spinning AvenueInglewood90303(323) 757-8231Cheremoya Elementary School CSPP6017 Franklin AvenueLos Angeles90028(323) 464-1722Coliseum Elementary School CSPP4400 Coliseum StreetLos Angeles90016(323) 294-5244Corona Elementary School CSPP3825 Bell AvenueBell90201(323) 560-1323Coughlin Elementary School CSPP11035 Borden StreetPacoima91331(818) 686-6428107 Street Elementary School CSPPthCITYthStreetthth7
El Sereno Elementary School CSPP3838 Rosemead AvenueLos Angeles90032(323) 222-3389Escutia Primary Center CSPP6401 Bear AvenueBell90201(323) 585-8237Fernangeles Elementary School CSPP12001 Art StreetSun Valley91352(818) 767-0380First Street Elementary School CSPP2820 East First StreetLos Angeles90033(323) 269-0138Fullbright Elementary School CSPP6940 Fullbright AvenueCanoga Park91306(818) 340-6677Gardner Elementary School CSPP7450 Hawthorn AvenueLos Angeles90046(323) 876-4710Gates Elementary School CSPP3333 Manitou AvenueLos Angeles90031(323) 225-9574Gault St. Elementary School CSPP17000 Gault StreetVan Nuys91406(818) 343-1933George De La Torre Jr. Elementary CSPP500 North Island AvenueWilmington90744(310) 847-1400Granada Elementary School CSPP17170 Tribune StreetGranada Hills91344(818) 363-3188Haddon Elementary School CSPP10115 Haddon AvenuePacoima91331(818) 899-0244Hamasaki Elementary School CSPP4865 East First StreetLos Angeles90022(323) 263-3869Harmony Elementary School CSPP899 East 42Los Angeles90011(323) 238-0791Hart Street Elementary School CSPP21040 Hart StreetCanoga Park91303(818) 340-6222Hazeltine Elementary School CSPP7150 Hazeltine AvenueVan Nuys91405(818) 781-1040Holmes Avenue Elementary School CSPP5108 Holmes AvenueLos Angeles90058(323) 562-7239Hooper Primary Center CSPP1280 East 52Los Angeles90011(323) 233-5866Hughes Elementary School CSPP4242 Clara StreetCudahy90201(323) 560-4422Huntington Park Elementary School CSPP6055 Corona AvenueHuntington Park90255(323) 869-5920Jones Primary Center CSPP1017 West 47 StreetLos Angeles90037(323) 235-8911Kentwood Elementary School CSPP8401 Emerson AvenueLos Angeles90045(310) 670-8977Kester Elementary School CSPP5353 Kester AvenueVan Nuys91411(818) 787-6751Kittridge Elementary School CSPP13619 Kittridge StreetVan Nuys91401(818) 786-7926Knollwood Elementary School CSPP11822 Gerald AvenueGranada Hills91344(818) 363-9558ndPlacendStreetth8
Korenstein Elementary School CSPP7650 Ben AvenueNorth Hollywood91650(818) 255-4140Lassen Elementary School CSPP15017 Superior StreetSepulveda91343(818) 892-8618Latona Avenue Elementary School CSPP4312 Berenice AvenueLos Angeles90031(323) 221-5148Lexington Avenue Primary Center CSPP4564 West LexingtonAvenueLos Angeles90029(323) 644-2884Limerick Elementary School CSPP8530 Limerick AvenueCanoga Park91306(818) 341-1730Magnolia Elementary School CSPP1626 Orchard AvenueLos Angeles90006(213) 748-6281Maple Primary Center CSPP3601 South Maple AvenueLos Angeles90011(323) 232-0984Middleton Primary Center CSPP2410 Zoe AvenueHuntington Park90255(323) 826-9533Murchison Street Elementary School CSPP1501 Murchison StreetLos Angeles90033(323) 222-0148Nestle Elementary School CSPP5060 Nestle AvenueTarzana91356(818) 342-6148Normandie Avenue Elementary CSPP4505 South RaymondAvenueLos Angeles90037(323) 294-5171North Hollywood/Gluck CSPP10952 Whipple StreetNorth Hollywood91601(818) 763-4377Ochoa Elementary School CSPP5027 Live Oak StreetCudahy90201(323) 869-1302O’Melveny Elementary School CSPP728 Woodworth StreetSan Fernando91340(818) 365-5621Osceola Street Elementary CSPP14940 Osceola StreetSylmar91342(818) 362-1556Panorama City Elementary School CSPP8600 Kester AvenuePanorama City91402(818) 895-4230Park Western Elementary School CSPP1214 Park Western PlaceSan Pedro90732(310) 833-3591Plummer Elementary School CSPP9340 Noble AvenueNorth Hills91343(818) 895-2481Primary Academy for Success CSPP9075 Willis AvenuePanorama City91402(818) 920-2932Rosa Parks Learning Center CSPP8855 Noble AvenueNorth Hills91343(818) 895-9620Russell Elementary School CSPP1263 East Firestone Blvd.Los Angeles90001(323) 582-7247San Miguel Elementary School CSPP9801 San Miguel AvenueSouth Gate90280(323) 567-0511San Pedro Elementary School CSPP1635 South San PedroStreetLos Angeles90015(213) 747-9538Selma Elementary School CSPP6611 Selma AvenueLos Angeles90028(323) 461-94189
Sheridan Elementary School CSPP416 N. Cornwell StreetLos Angeles90033(323) 263-9818Sierra Park Elementary School CSPP3170 Budau AvenueLos Angeles90032(323) 223-1081Stagg Elementary School CSPP7839 Amestoy AvenueVan Nuys91406(818) 881-9850Stanford Primary Center CSPP3020 Kansas AvenueSouth Gate90280(323) 563-9208Stanley Mosk Elementary School CSPP7335 Lubao AvenueCanoga Park91306(818) 700-2020Stonehurst Elementary School CSPP9851 Stonehurst AvenueSun Valley91352(818) 767-8014Stoner Elementary School CSPP11735 Braddock Dr.Culver City90230(310) 390-3396Strathern Elementary School CSPP7939 St. Claire AvenueNorth Hollywood91605(818) 765-4234Sunland Elementary School CSPP8350 Hillrose StreetSunland91040(818) 353-1631Toluca Lake Elementary School CSPP4840 Cahuenga Blvd.North Hollywood91601(818) 761-3339Union Avenue Elementary School CSPP150 South BurlingtonAvenueLos Angeles90057(213) 483-1345Valerio Elementary School CSPP15035 Valerio StreetVan Nuys91405(818) 785-8683Vista del Valle Elementary School CSPP12441 Bromont AvenueSan Fernando91340(818) 838-3860Walnut Park Elementary School CSPP2642 Olive StreetHuntington Park90255(323) 588-3145Washington Primary Center860 W. 112 StreetLos Angeles90044(323) 779-7550Weemes Elementary School CSPP1260 West 36 PlaceLos Angeles90007(323) 733-9186Weigand Elementary School CSPP10401 Weigand AvenueLos Angeles90002(323) 567-9606West Athens Elementary School CSPP1110 West 119 StreetLos Angeles90044(323) 756-9114Wilmington Park Elementary School CSPP1140 Mahar AvenueWilmington90744(310) 830-8404Wisdom Elementary School CSPP1125 East 74 StreetLos Angeles90001(323) 586-5760thththth10
California School Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE)NAME OF SCHOOLADDRESSCITYZIPPHONEReseda91335(818) 885-3677Cleveland EEC Infant Center19031 W. Strathern StreetLocke EEC Infant Center320 East 111 StreetLos Angeles90061(323) 755-0721Ramona High School Infant Center231 South Alma AvenueLos Angeles90063(323) 263-1120Roosevelt High School Infant Center456 South Mathews StreetLos Angeles90033(323) 780-6635th11
The Early Childhood Education Instructional ProgramEarly Childhood Education programs offer settings in which children will: Develop early literacy skills such as oral language, listening and speaking,phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, problem solving, pre-writing andcomprehension and critical thinking skills.Participate in a rich learning environment.Develop cognitive and effective skills through active involvement in concretelearning experiences.Become self-directed and self-reliant while participating in a plannedindoor/outdoor instructional program.Grow socially, emotionally, mentally and physically in a comfortable and relaxedatmosphere.Receive guidance, instruction and support from nurturing and understandingadults.Receive nutritionally balanced meals each day.Promoting the Social Development of Young Children and Addressing ChallengingBehaviorAn important role of Early Childhood Education staff members is to facilitate children’ssocial emotional development so that they have the skills needed to be successful inschool and in life. These skills include the ability to solve problems, communicateneeds and emotions appropriately and effectively and build friendships. Our staffmembers provide: A caring community.Schedules, routines and expectations for safe, responsible and respectfulbehavior.Models of effective communication.Activities that are meaningful, meet the individual needs of all children, andpromote engagement with other children and adults.A team approach to addressing challenging behavior which includes parents asactive participants.An environment free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain,humiliation, intimidation, ridicule, threat, mental abuse, or other punitive actions.The Desired Results Developmental Profile 2015Staff members in Early Childhood Education programs provide a personalized learning plan foreach child through the use of an assessment tool developed by the California Department ofEducation, Early Education and Support Division. The Desired Results Developmental Profile(DRDP) is a validated assessment instrument that covers the developmental domains ofphysical, cognitive and social-emotional development and is aligned with the K -12 standards.It gives specific feedback that informs ongoing instructional planning throughout the year andis an important tool for articulation between early childhood education and elementary schoolstaff as children transition to kindergarten. Children are assessed using the DRDP within 60days of enrollment and every six months thereafter. Parent input is a necessary component ofthis assessment.12
The Environmental Rating ScaleThe California Department of Education, Early Education and Support Division, requiresthe use of the Environmental Rating Scale designed to assess quality in EarlyChildhood Education programs. Depending upon the ages served, programs use eitherthe Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale or the Early Childhood EnvironmentalRating Scale. Each scale has items to evaluate the physical environment, basic care,curriculum, interactions that go on between staff and children, schedule and programstructure, and parent and staff education.Requesting Pupil RecordsParents/guardians may request pupil record information about their child by providingthe school with a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. Theschool will make arrangements for access and notify the parent/guardian of the timeand place where the records may be inspected. Parents/guardians who would like torequest a change to a record should contact the principal.13
Health, Social Services and NutritionHealthIn order to ensure that all of our children are healthy and safe while at school, thefollowing procedures and routines have been established: All children enrolled in licensed child care facilities and public schools mustprovide a record of current immunizations. Prior to, or within 30 calendar daysfollowing enrollment, a written report of the child’s physical exam, prepared by alicensed physician, must be provided. The preferred form is the Department ofSocial Services form LIC 701, “Physician’s Report”. TB tests are not required forchildren entering preschool programs unless certain risk factors are present. TheLIC 701 has a checkbox at the bottom that indicates whether there is a need forTB screening. Any physician’s report provided by the parent must be less thanone year old.New students will not be enrolled unless a written immunization record, providedby a health care provider or the health department, is presented at the time ofenrollment and immunizations are up-to-date. Students who require additionalvaccine doses at the time of enrollment or who lack a written record are nolonger allowed a grace period. All students new to the District, or transferstudents within the District, must show that they have received all currentlyrequired immunizations in order to be enrolledThe immunization status of all students will be reviewed periodically. Thosestudents who do not meet the State guidelines must be excluded from schooluntil the requirements are met. Students who have been exposed to acommunicable disease for which they have not been immunized may beexcluded from school at the discretion of the health department. A doctor mayexempt your child from some or all immunizations (for example, due to a medicalcondition). You may exempt your child because of your personal or religiousbeliefs.Starting January 1, 2014, state law requires the completion of a new thePersonal Belief Exemption (PBE) form to exempt children fromimmunizations that are required for school entry or advancement. The PBEform is a statement signed and dated by a health care practitioner andparent indicating that the practitioner has provided, and the parent hasreceived, information about the benefits and risks of immunizations andthe risks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Ask your school or childcareprovider for details. A daily wellness check is completed upon the arrival of each child to ensure thatchildren are healthy and able to participate in daily activities. When it is observedthat children arrive to the classroom ill, they will be required to be taken home.(Illness does not refer to medical conditions that are not contagious.) A child suspected of having a communicable disease will be excluded from anearly childhood education program until guidelines for readmission are met.14
Guidelines for exclusion and readmission follow policies set forth by the schooldistrict, the State Department of Health and Department of Education. Guidancein addressing communicable diseases also comes from the Center for DiseaseControl and Prevention and national organizations.Temporary exclusion generally occurs for communicable diseases including, butnot limited to the following: measles, conjunctivitis (pink eye), impetigo, strepthroat, chickenpox, scabies, head lice, and whooping cough. Readmission to theprogram is based on condition and appropriate treatment. In order for the school nurse or designated early childhood education staffmember to provide a child with prescription medication a District required form,Request for Medication to be Taken During School Hours must be completedand signed by both the physician and parent. The form is available at the earlyeducation center or elementary school office. A child returning to school with sutures, casts, crutches, braces or a wheelchairmust have a health care provider’s written permission to attend school and mustcomply with any safety procedures required by school administration and healthservices personnel. A child returning to school following a serious or prolongedillness, injury, surgery or other hospitalization must have written permission bythe health care provider to attend school, including any recommendationsregarding physical activity. A current District Emergency Information Card must be on file at the school sothat parents can be notified promptly in case of accident or injury involving theirchild. A child may only be released to an adult at least 18 years old listed onthe Emergency Information card.School nursing support is provided to Early Childhood Education programs. Servicesinclude: assistance with medication administration, first aid training, health appraisals,dental and vision screening, medical/health referrals and follow-up, communicabledisease control, immunization follow-up, health education for children and parents, andon-site staff training.Social ServicesMental health consultants are available to provide support to families and staff membersin order to help children develop healthy relationships with peers, family, school andcommunity and to develop problem-solving skills and a sense of self-confidence. Theyprovide a range of services including parent education, mental health consultation andpositive behavior support planning.NutritionAll children enrolled in Early Childhood Education programs will receive at least onenutritious meal daily, depending upon the length of the program. At both the EarlyEducation Center and the CSPP at the elementary school, meals are served in theclassroom where children can enjoy a pleasant social atmosphere. At mealtime theypractice eating independently, eat and enjoy a variety of foods and engage in social andinstructional conversations with other children and adults at their tables.15
The LAUSD Food Services Division is responsible for the preparation of meals for theearly childhood education programs. All meals served meet or exceed limitations ontotal fat, saturated fat, calories, sodium, additives and dyes, and trans-fats that arerequired by law. Children attending part-day programs will be provided a breakfast or a lunchdepending upon the session in which they are enrolled. Children in full-day programs may receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoonsnack, depending on the hours they are attending. Dietary modifications can be made for children who meet the criteria of specialneeds definitions. Children must have a completed medical statement submittedfor evaluation and approved by a District nutrition specialist. Should your childrequire a special diet, please ask the Early Education Center or elementaryschool office for a Medical Statement to Request Special Diet form. A copy of the menu is posted on the Parent Bulletin Board.16
Professional DevelopmentThe Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing high quality earlychildhood education. All teachers hold the appropriate credential/permit required by theState of California. New teachers and support staff are provided an orientation to guide them tounderstand how agency policies relate to their respective job description.Orientation also includes topics such as child abuse reporting procedures, theCalifornia Desired Results System, supervision of children, curriculum andprogram schedules, first aid procedures, and positive behavior
3 Los Angeles Unified School District Early Education Centers (EEC) NAME OF CENTER ADDRESS CITY ZIP PHONE 4th Street EEC 421 Hillview Ave. Los Angeles 90022 (323) 266-4024 24th Street EEC 2101 West 24th Street Los Angeles 90018 (323) 733-2164 28th Street EEC 747 East 28th Street Los Angeles 90011 (323) 231 - 6921 36th Street EEC 3556 S. St. Andrews Place Los Angeles 90018 (323) 734-3644