Clothing should be clean, comfortable, properly fitted and suitable for sitting on the floor, playing outdoors, and allow for plenty of room for movement activities. Paint smocks are provided for art time and water play. Do not send students in clothes that cannot get dirty. Children should be appropriately dressed for the weather.
Girls: Dresses with sleeves, jumpers with shirts, or skirts and shirts. All must be below the knee. Tights, leggings, or shorts may be worn underneath outer garments.
Boys: Pants (not shorts) with shirts. Elastic waist pants are preferred to promote independence during bathroom breaks. Hair should be tapered in the back, not touching the collar and trimmed neatly on the sides, not over the ears.
Girls’ and boys’ shirts must have sleeves. Clothing may have pictures of general themes such as sports, animals, vehicles, flowers, and designs, which may include writing. The list for the limited selection of licensed characters that may be worn are as follows:
Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine, Dora, Diego, Hello Kitty, Winnie the Pooh friends, Nemo, Handy Manny, Strawberry Shortcake, Cars, Curious George, Care Bears, Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony
Lunchboxes, backpacks, jackets, and shoes should also follow these guidelines regarding acceptable themes.
No earrings or makeup on the girls and no necklaces or earrings on the boys. No excessive jewelry on the girls.
It is important that your child's shoes be comfortable and allow them to run and climb safely. Tennis shoes, or other enclosed shoes, with traction soles and either laces or Velcro closures are the best choice. No flip-flops or strapless shoes because these are not safe on the playground equipment.
Each child must have an extra set of clothes to keep at school, including underwear and socks. The extra set of clothes, jackets, backpacks, and lunch boxes should be clearly labeled with the child’s name.
Bathrooms are located close by, and the children are encouraged to use them frequently. We recognize, however, that occasional accidents can occur, especially if a child is not feeling well on a particular day. To handle this situation, if a child wets or soils his pants, the teacher will assist in cleaning and changing the child using the extra set of clothes.