We know that all children will go through a period of adjustment as school begins. We will work closely with you to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are a few things you can do to help: Share in your child’s happy anticipation of going to Harvey Browne Preschool. Encourage your child to manage his / her own clothing and make sure all outer clothing is clearly labeled. Dress your child with easy to manage clothing — elastic waists and loose-fitting clothing. For safety reasons children must wear shoes with rubber soles that either Velcro or tie. Sandals, flip-flops, crocs, cowboy boots, dress shoes, etc., make participating in play activities difficult and unsafe. Arrange for your child to have a number of experiences with and without parents. Give your child lots of opportunities to do simple tasks. Provide a place which your child can independently hang jackets and coats without your help. Encourage your child to be independent. Encourage good health habits, such as covering the nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing; starting each day with breakfast, as well as healthy eating throughout the day; washing hands before eating; playing outdoors; and establishing a regular bedtime routine that ensures your child gets plenty of sleep. Give your child opportunities for experiences with children his / her own age. In the rare case when a child is unable to make the adjustment in a reasonable amount of time, we reserve the right to terminate the child’s enrollment at Harvey Browne Preschool.