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allIwant
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Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Do catholic preschools/schools need to follow NYS regulations regarding student to staff ratios?
I love my sons pre-k school and teacher but he is in aftercare for about 40 minutes and I hate it (so does he).
There are way too many kids/per staff member and I have some safety concerns.
Working on a plan B and I emailed the director and principal but I was just curious if legally they were able to do what ever they want in a catholic school?
Thanks !!!
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Katareen
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Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
My kids go to a church based preschool and yes, they follow ratios. I'm not sure if it's bc they legally have to--but I would think for safety reasons it would be law across the board.
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| Posted 10/24/17 5:09 AM |
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BsMomma2014
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Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Yes, my sons catholic school follows the state laws. I believe if they weren’t in compliance they would not get their state funding
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| Posted 10/24/17 6:55 AM |
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MichLiz213
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Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Contact OCFS
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| Posted 10/24/17 7:23 AM |
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Laura1976
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Posted by MichLiz213
Contact OCFS
I would speak to the school before you contact OCFS.
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| Posted 10/24/17 1:49 PM |
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mnmsoinlove
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
OCFS does not monitor preschools/before and after care that is in session less than 4 hours a day.
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| Posted 10/24/17 1:55 PM |
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Posted by mnmsoinlove
OCFS does not monitor preschools/before and after care that is in session less than 4 hours a day.
I was going to ask this. I’m in NJ and aftercare/before care is a free for all. My DS old school was a chaotic mess, we lucked out that this school is better. Aftercare is also a lot cheaper than regular sitter so I feel like I get what I paid for.
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| Posted 10/24/17 2:26 PM |
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ChristinaM128
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Posted by mnmsoinlove
OCFS does not monitor preschools/before and after care that is in session less than 4 hours a day.
Really? I work in a middle school and the community-run before school program (1 hr daily) gets check ins and regulated by them
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MichLiz213
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Posted by mnmsoinlove
OCFS does not monitor preschools/before and after care that is in session less than 4 hours a day.
That doesn't make sense. I have a friend who is a licenser. Any preschool longer than two and a half hours must be licensed. How can before/after care be less than four and not regulated?
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MichLiz213
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Posted by Laura1976
Posted by MichLiz213
Contact OCFS
I would speak to the school before you contact OCFS.
I was basing my response on the fact that she had already contacted the school and the principal.
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| Posted 10/24/17 9:52 PM |
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Posted by BsMomma2014
Yes, my sons catholic school follows the state laws. I believe if they weren’t in compliance they would not get their state funding
I thought private schools (religious or not) weren't eligible for state funding since they don't follow state curriculum/instruction guidelines. Their schools are funded by donations and the tuition costs passed onto the families that enroll. No?
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evrythng4areason
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Posted by MrsM84
Posted by BsMomma2014
Yes, my sons catholic school follows the state laws. I believe if they weren’t in compliance they would not get their state funding
I thought private schools (religious or not) weren't eligible for state funding since they don't follow state curriculum/instruction guidelines. Their schools are funded by donations and the tuition costs passed onto the families that enroll. No?
There is some amount of state funding
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BsMomma2014
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Posted by MrsM84
Posted by BsMomma2014
Yes, my sons catholic school follows the state laws. I believe if they weren’t in compliance they would not get their state funding
I thought private schools (religious or not) weren't eligible for state funding since they don't follow state curriculum/instruction guidelines. Their schools are funded by donations and the tuition costs passed onto the families that enroll. No?
They don’t get funded like a public school but they do get limited funding.
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| Posted 10/25/17 1:47 PM |
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ali120206
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Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Is it aftercare for just preschool or for elementary levels too? The ratios are a lot different for "aftercare" than a daycare program.
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| Posted 10/25/17 1:57 PM |
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allIwant
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Re: Catholic preschools/schools- LEGAL question
Thanks for all the responses....
It is aftercare for pre-k. They have aftercare for elementary kids too at the same time but they are separated.
I have spoken to the director and the principal. They were both rude and obnoxious and avoided all of my "issues" until I asked if catholic schools were required to follow the NYS regulations for student to staff ratios.
When I picked my son up the day I sent the emails it was MUCH better. Hoping it lasts.
Thank you!
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