FAQs

Class sizes vary based on the age of the children and the size of the classroom.

We offer a breakfast snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. All foods that we offer are approved by the USDA and the CACFP. Children that are ages 12 to 24 months are offered whole milk. Once children are 24 months of age, they are offered 2% milk.

Yes, please contact our Center through Brightwheel by 9:00 a.m. so that we have an accurate count of meals to prepare for lunch and snacks.

Children must be fever free (without medication) for at least 24 hours before returning to school. A fever is considered 100.4 degrees F.

Potty training can start as early as room 4. Our main room for potty training is room 5 (our young 2 year olds class). Potty training often depends on the child. The age children are ready to potty train varies.

Parents must fill out a medication permission form, sign, and provide it to your child's teacher. Please provide a specific dosage amount and time, '"as needed " is not acceptable by State laws. All medicine must be in the original container marked with the child's name, amount to be given, how often to give, pharmacy label, and the name of the medication.

Yes! All students participate in our Enrichment Program. This includes Music, Spanish, Science, Art, and Sign Language classes at no additional cost.

We use the Creative Curriculum® and NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers based on its developmentally appropriate approach to learning. The philosophy behind the Creative Curriculum is that young children learn best by experiencing and exploring their world around them which enhances all areas of development. The Creative Curriculum focuses on children learning by providing opportunities for creative thinking, problem solving, experiencing and exploring their environment.

It is of utmost importance to provide an environment that is safe and secure for our children, families, and staff, therefore, we have administrative staff at the front desk for the duration of every day. In addition, Hawfields Childcare Center is equipped with a 24 hour video surveillance system. Our security system is installed in all classrooms, hallways, kitchen, outside play areas, and parking lots.

Yes, tuition is due for the full week even if your child is not in attendance. This applies to vacations, if your child is sick, or if we are closed due to a Holiday or Teacher Workday. The only exception is if we do not offer a full week of summer camp due to school starting or ending during the week, then we will prorate tuition. Our summer camp does allow for "drop ins" for a fee, space permitting.