Yes, a daily report is available at the end of the day highlighting the basic activities of the day, such as curriculum activities, mealtime, toileting/diapering, rest, etc.

All questions regarding your child should be directed first to your child’s lead or assistant teacher. If you are unable to reach the teacher or have additional concerns, contact the Director or Assistant Director at 703-993-5960. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled twice a year, typically in the fall/winter and spring, to discuss your child’s developmental progress. Additional conferences may be scheduled with your child’s teacher as needed at any time throughout the school year.

Medication Authorization (MAT) trained staff are authorized to administer medication to children on behalf of a parent when absolutely necessary. Whenever possible, medications should be administered at home. In the event that a child requires medication, parents must request required authorization forms from a member of the Center Administration and complete and submit the form before medication can be administrated. For more information, please see the Parent Handbook (PDF) "Health and Safety" section.

Please contact 703-993-5960 or cdc@gmu.edu to notify the Center of your child's absence to help us have an accurate headcount of the students in each classroom. This will help our teachers to better plan for course content and adjust planned activities. Please note that the Center does NOT provide credit for absences due to illness, vacations, or extensive travel abroad.

We offer both regular and vegetarian menus and accommodate most dietary needs. If the current meal program is unable to meet a child’s dietary needs, parents may provide a nut-free alternative from home.

We work with families to ensure the safety of children with allergies at all times. Parents must share knowledge of food and other allergies at enrollment on a VA DSS required form, which will be shared with the Center's administration team, all classrooms, and kitchen staff. Specific protocols are implemented in the classroom to ensure the safety of our children.

If we suspect a child has experienced an allergic reaction, teachers will notify the Center's administration immediately and follow the protocol for that particular child included on the allergy list. Only Medication Authorization (MAT)-trained personnel may administer medication if needed. There is always a MAT-trained staff member present during the Center's hours of operation. Please see the Parent Handbook (PDF) "Allergy Policy and Procedures" section for more information.

If the family wishes to withdraw from the program, please provide a written notice at least 30 days in advance. Withdrawal from the program is considered permanent. Families who withdraw their children will not be guaranteed a space in the future unless the families continue to pay tuition. See the Parent Handbook (PDF)'s "Withdrawl from the Program" for more information.

Children typically transition to new age-groups in accordance with the school calendar. The decision to transition a child to the next age group depends on their date of birth as well as their developmental readiness for new challenges in a new environment. Additionally, 2-year-olds are required to be fully toilet trained prior to moving to preschool due to the design of the facility. Children with a birthday after September 30 may be required to repeat a year to ensure FCPS cut-off date requirements are met.