Children’s daily attendance is crucial for their learning success and to meet Federal guidelines. Only by participating in daily learning activities will children be fully prepared to enter public school. It is essential for children to attend the Early Learning Center every day and arrive on time. Our expectation and goal is to maintain a 96% Average Daily Attendance (ADA) for all enrolled children.

Parents or guardians must contact the Education Center Coordinator or Family Service Worker each time their child will be absent or late. If a child is absent for ten (10) consecutive days without contact or approval, their slot may be declared vacant. Parents must sign a Family Partnership Agreement, which states that they agree to bring their child to the Early Learning Center every day on time and pick up their child each afternoon on time. If a child is absent, parents should provide a note and call the Education Center Coordinator or Family Service Worker to explain the reason for the absence. These reasons are recorded in the child’s file. If your child cannot attend or will be late, please call the center before or by 7:30 a.m.