Monday–Friday, 7:30am–6pm

For children ages 6 weeks–24 months 
Full-time only

Two-, Three-, and Four-Year-Old Programs 

Ages: 2 - 5 years (by 9/30) 
Part-time: Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm (with Extended Day options)
Full-time:  Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 6:00pm

Extended Day Options*

Monday - Friday

Early Morning Extended Day:
7:30am - 9:00am

Early Afternoon Extended Day: 
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Late Afternoon Extended Day:
1:00pm - 6:00pm

Communication

We believe that parents are part of our team! Effective and ongoing communication between parents and staff is extremely important in providing quality care and wonderful experiences for children. Parents will receive a daily report that includes routine habits such as eating, toileting, and sleeping. Parents will also be able to gain access to their child’s secure classroom website for pictures and additional school information and reminders.

Food

Infants

Infant seats, low tables, and chairs are provided when eating. Babies are either held or sit in bouncy chairs when bottle‐fed until they are able to hold their own bottle.

• Milk and other perishable items are refrigerated
  
• Non‐perishable foods are stored in the child’s lunchbox or cubby
  
• Unused food is refrigerated as appropriate and returned to the parents

Infant Program Parents Provide: 

• Labeled and dated bottles (sippy cups should be brought in as children begin to use them)
  
• Breast milk, formula or milk may be brought in daily or weekly and will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer
  
• Snacks and lunch, when your child begins eating solid food
  
• All food is labeled and dated containers
  
• Feeding utensils as needed 

Toddlers

Low tables and chairs are provided for mealtimes. Toddlers are encouraged to practice feeding themselves in order to promote self-help skills and Educators guide and assist as needed. The ECLC provides a morning and afternoon snack, as well as lunch. All food items are kosher and nut-free.

Toddler Program Parents Provide:

• Sippy cups with milk and/or water (please send with an ice pack)

• Feeding utensils

The ECLC provides:

• Morning and afternoon snacks
• Lunch: Vegetarian and meat options available
• Water is offered throughout the day

Napping

A separate nap room adjoins to each infant classroom and children sleep in their own cribs. Toddlers are provided with raised cots and nap in their classrooms after lunch. The J supplies the fitted sheets, which are changed weekly, or more often if necessary. Any special transition objects (e.g., blanket, pacifier) are welcome to be sent to the classroom for comforting purposes. Due to concerns about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), children under 12 months of age will be placed on their back to sleep and no toys or bulky bedding will be in the crib with the child.

Sick Policy

In an effort to keep each child as healthy as possible, the ECLC adheres to a 24‐hour fever‐free, diarrhea‐free, and vomit‐free policy. Additional details can be found in the Parent Handbook upon registration.

Supplies

Parents supply diapers, wipes, bottles, and sippy cups. Please send in two packages of wipes at the beginning of each month. Several changes of clothing should be kept in your child’s cubby at all times. Please label all clothing, including outerwear, socks, and shoes. Please send your child wearing clothes in which they are able to move and play!

Educators and Ratios

The Pozez JCC Infant/Toddler Program follows the Virginia State Licensing Ratios which states that there must be one Educator for every four infants and one Educator for every five toddlers. The classroom Educators remain consistent throughout the day, with staggered shifts. There will be between two and four Educators in your child’s classroom depending on the number of children in the room at that time. Each of our Educators is a highly qualified professional who is passionate about caring for infants and toddlers.

Waiting List

Upon filling out an application, a $100 non‐refundable deposit is required. Please indicate a specific preferred start date as well as an estimated due date for babies who have not yet been born. Your child will be placed on the waitlist based on the order in which your application is received. The ECLC will contact you two months prior to your preferred start date if space becomes available.

After accepting a spot in the program, half of the first month’s tuition must be paid within 48 hours to reserve the space. This payment is applied towards your child’s first month of childcare.