We are often asked some common questions by our participating families.
We hope the answers found here are helpful. Please, do not hesitate to reach out to us directly to answer any questions you may have regarding our facility, curriculum, policies, skiing benefits, anything at all.
My infant is not on a set schedule, is that okay?
Yes, we will address each child's individual sleep and feeding schedule according to their needs.
Does Deer Valley Academy offer a nap/quiet time?
Yes, it's developmentally appropriate and necessary for children to rest their mind and body each day. We follow state licensing guidelines that requires us to provide a rest time, not more than two hours, each day for the children in our care.
Does the Deer Valley Academy pre-school curriculum meet the Utah Early Childhood Core Standards?
Yes, the Mother Goose curriculum is a professionally designed curriculum that nurtures the whole child and supports the child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. It creatively builds a knowledge web by weaving together activities within six domains; language arts, physical developments, mathematics, creative development, science and socio-emotional development. For more information, please visit their website.
Why must I submit my child's immunization records prior to the first day of school? Can't I just bring them later? State licensing regulations mandate that we have your child's immunization records from your doctor on file before we can let him or her attend the Academy. Failure to do so can result in fines and/or school closure until the regulations have been met. If you do not choose to immunize your child, you must submit a letter from your doctor prior to the first day of school stating this decision and his/her compliance.
Why can't I book my child on days other than the standard full week, Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday?It is important that we maintain a standard booking structure for the consistency of our classes, for scheduling our staff of teachers and for the children's expectations.
If my child turns three during the school semester, can he be moved to pre-school?As long as your child is completely potty trained and we have availability in the pre-school, your child can be transferred when he turns three years old. Please speak with the Academy Supervisor for specific details.
Why does the Academy open about a week after the Park City Schools open?Historically, we open the Academy a week later for several reasons. Summer Adventure Camp ends just before the Park City Schools open, so we use that week to deep-clean the Center in preparation for Academy students and to meet licensing regulations. Teacher training and licensing tests are conducted that week as well. Finally, we hold a Parent/Child Open House before Academy begins to allow you to visit the Center and meet your child's teachers.
How can I prepare my child for the Academy and avoid separation anxiety?Separation anxiety is a common and natural reaction that young children feel when being separated from their parents or primary caregivers for the first time. To help your child, you should first look within for whatever ambivalence you may have about leaving your child, because he/she will pick up on those feelings. If there's any hesitation or discomfort or doubt, which there often is--you hate to leave your child when he's unhappy about it--your child's going to sense it in you. The first thing you have to do to prepare your child is to prepare yourself. Check out PARENT RESOURCES in the ENROLLMENT & PARTICIPATION module for a list of Do's and Don'ts for helping your child--and you--adjust to the separation.
What is the policy for children who are biting or displaying negative physical behavior toward my child?We have two policies that address these situations -- Biting Policy for Toddlers (effective 9/24/10) and Inappropriate Physical Action Policy for Toddlers (effective 1/1/11) -- that can be found in the "Parents Resources" module. While these policies were written for toddlers, who more often display these types of behavior due to their age and maturity level, they would apply to pre-school-aged children as well. Please let the Academy supervisor or teachers know immediately if you suspect inappropriate behavior of any kind.
Are there any discounts for Summer Adventure Camp?Students enrolled in the current and/or next Academy school years are entitled to a 10% discount off the Daily rate for Summer Adventure Camp. (Cannot be combined with any other discount or published Weekly/Seasonal rates). See the Summer Adventure Camp link in the toolbar.
Can I have a birthday party for my child at the Center?To ensure the safety of all children and to comply with the Utah Bureau of Child Care Licensing regulations, we cannot hold birthday parties in the Center. We encourage you to bring a healthy, nut-free, store-bought treat for the end of the day to share with all the children in your child's class. Please see the Birthday Party Policy in the PARENT RESOURCES module.
My child will be 3-years-oldon February 21. Can she ski in January? For liability and developmental reasons, children must have reached their 3-year birthday in order to ski. Your child can ski beginning February 21.