Inclusion Policy
At Forest Hill Nature Preschool & Childcare, we actively promote inclusive practice in order to best meet the needs of the children, families, and staff at our center. All children are welcome to attend our school regardless of ability, need, background, culture, religion, gender, or economic circumstances. Through inclusive practice, we aim to reflect the our wider community and promote positive attitudes to both similarities and differences in each other. The curriculum, activities, books, material and environment are used to reflect the diversity of all children, families, and the wider community. When necessary, we will provide modifications and adaptations to help all children achieve success in our program. We are happy to work with students who have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan), and can assist parents with securing additional help and resources when there are mutual concerns about a child's development. Our center participates in Maryland's Child Care Scholarship program for subsidized child care payments. We also participate in subsidy programs with Child Care Consultants in Pennsylvania and with the Child Care Aware Military Assistance Program.
In order to provide the best care for our students, we will be participating in a state-approved screening process for all students. Parents will be asked to fill out a screening survey in the first month of school, which will be used to determine if your child has any patterns of behavior that represent a concern for his or her development. Any concerns that are identified by the staff will be shared with parents immediately in confidence in an attempt to create a working plan of action to provide assistance or identify additional resources that may be available to help your child. We are happy to partner with parents in helping every child achieve success in our program.
In order to provide the best care for our students, we will be participating in a state-approved screening process for all students. Parents will be asked to fill out a screening survey in the first month of school, which will be used to determine if your child has any patterns of behavior that represent a concern for his or her development. Any concerns that are identified by the staff will be shared with parents immediately in confidence in an attempt to create a working plan of action to provide assistance or identify additional resources that may be available to help your child. We are happy to partner with parents in helping every child achieve success in our program.