• October 28th
• Christmas: December 25th, January 1st, and the days in between
• February 2^nd Ypapadi tou Sotiros (local holiday)
• Ash Monday
• March 25th
• Easter: Good Friday and Easter Monday
• May 1st
• Holy Spirit Monday

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS

• Meeting - discussion with the Director of the Daycare Center
• Enrollment application
• Birth Certificate
• Medical certificate from the pediatrician stating that the preschooler can attend the Nursery School.
• Presentation of the Child's Health Booklet showing the required vaccinations (according to the National Vaccination Committee) and keeping a copy of the page where the vaccinations are recorded in the nurse's file. Students registering must have completed their mandatory vaccinations, as documented in the Individual Student Health Card (ADYM) or the Individual Health Booklet.
• Signature of Tuition Agreement
• Receipt of the Nursery School's Internal Operating Regulations

Sections

• Get to know themselves
• Discover the world around them
• Collaborate and interact
• Learn to be surrounded by rules and limits set by the group
• Develop social skills
• Enjoy the company of their group

The Nursery School Program

• Includes what is prescribed by the Ministry of the Interior's Program for the cultivation, education, and care of preschool children, developed by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) and implemented by nursery school teachers. It is enriched with additional activities: English, Gymnastics, Music and Movement.
• Is based on organized educational activities with the primary goal of comprehensive and balanced development of the children.
• Helps children develop physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.
• Enhanced with modern teaching methods, rich visual aids, new and continuously updated educational materials
• Promotes experiential learning
• Develops the creativity and critical thinking of the children
• Focuses on the child and follows their needs

Consumable Materials

• Regular attendance at the Nursery School helps children to have a complete schedule in their daily school routine and understand the school's operation and contribution.
• It is important that they do not frequently miss school unless there is a particular reason.
• In case of illness, children return to school according to the instructions of the paediatrician and if a 24-hour period of anorexia has elapsed without the use of antipyretic.

Parents are committed to

• Encouraging their children to come to school every day, on time
• Informing the school of the reason for the child's absence, any possible doctor’s note in case of illness, the child’s health progress, and ensuring a safe return to school
• Informing the school about any possible sensitivity to medicines, foods, possible allergies, etc.

Teachers are committed to

• Contacting the family for any absence longer than three days if they have not been informed by the parents/guardians
• Informing the Nursery School administration of any child’s absence
• Informing parents of any accident or illness of the child
• Removing from the classroom any child who shows signs of illness during school hours
• Informing the parents so they can pick up the child as soon as possible
• Ensuring that the school nurse takes care of the child until the parents come to pick them up

• By school bus, which meets all safety standards
• By the parents' responsibility (using their own means)

• The transportation of children is done with the school's own buses.
• All drivers hold a category D license.
• All school buses are equipped with a wireless communication system (VHF) to ensure immediate communication with the school and the Transportation Office.
• Preschoolers are always accompanied by school escorts (qualified educators).
• Children are handed over only to the person designated by the parent.
• A child is not handed over (either by the school bus or the school) to any other relative unless there is an official notification from the parents.
• Before entering the school and after leaving it, the preschoolers are under the responsibility of their parents.
• Parents who transport their children to school with their own vehicle should avoid peak hours (8:10-8:20 and 2:00-2:30) to ensure the best and safest arrival and departure for all children at the school.
• Changes to school bus departures can be made until 12:00 noon. For emergency changes to the school schedule, parents should inform the school by phone or by email at grafeiokinisis@bougas-school.gr

Children are required to

• Wear the seat belt.
• Not consume any liquids (water, juice) or food on the school buses.

Parents are required to

• Ensure timely arrival of the preschoolers at the school.
• Deliver and pick up their children at the entrance of the building from a school educator.
• Give priority to emergency vehicles (fire trucks, ambulances, etc.).
• Not park in prohibited parking spots or in front of the school gate.
• Be present at the designated spot at the predetermined time in the morning and afternoon to avoid delays in the route.
• Children are handed over only to the persons designated by the parents at the beginning of the school year. For any changes, parents must promptly inform the Transportation Office (internal line 1).
• For issues related to the school bus routes, communicate directly with the Transportation Office.
  No arrangements are made with the drivers or escorts.

In case of tardiness

• During the morning pickup, the school bus will leave if the child is not ready.
• During the afternoon drop-off, the school bus will return to the school, and parents will be responsible for picking up their child from the school.

The educational escorts are committed to

• Ensuring all children wear seat belts.
• Delivering children only to the designated persons specified by the parents.
• Safely escorting children to their classrooms upon arrival from the preschool entrance.

The drivers are committed to

• Wearing seat belts.
• Obeying traffic lights.
• Not obstructing traffic.
• Not exceeding the speed limit.
• Giving priority to emergency vehicles (fire trucks, ambulances, etc.).
• Picking up and delivering children to the designated person and at the designated spot.

The School

• Here we learn to respect and share toys and spaces with our whole group.
• We learn about hygiene and cleanliness.
• We must use with respect everything the school offers us.
• Promotes mutual respect and acceptance of diversity.
• Racial, religious, linguistic, social, or economic criteria do not constitute grounds for exclusion or discrimination within the school
• Behaviors that diminish, offend, or marginalize any child are not acceptable.
• Play is the work of children.

Children are encouraged/committed to

• Following class rules and actively participating in daily educational activities.
• Respecting every member of the school community.
• Sharing their work and achievements with their family.
• Respecting the needs of other children at all times.
• Washing their hands regularly.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the spaces.
• Not bringing toys or other personal items from home unless requested by the teachers.
• Discussing their differences with friends.
• Seeking help from their teachers whenever needed.
• Cultivating an ecological consciousness.
• Participating in all educational processes.
• Speaking politely.
• Respecting each child's "personal space."

Parents are committed to

• Encouraging their children to start and complete a task, a game, or anything they have undertaken.
• Checking their children's bags daily.
• Reading all announcements, both printed and electronic, carefully to stay informed about school matters.
• Showing interest in their children's work.
• Ensuring their child's cleanliness (bathing, clean clothes, trimmed nails, and tied hair).
• Respecting the cleanliness of school spaces, setting a good example for their children.
• Labeling their child's personal items (coat, hat, bag, water bottle, etc.) to prevent confusion.
• Avoiding any kind of jewelry (necklaces, crosses, bracelets, earrings, rings, etc.) on their children that could pose a safety risk or might be lost.
  The school bears no responsibility for lost items.
• Not smoking on school premises.
• Regularly checking their child's hair for lice and following the pediatrician's guidelines for proper removal.
  Not sending their child to school when they are ill.
• Ensuring that the child’s clothes are suitable for play, allowing freedom of movement, and not hindering bathroom use.
• Providing athletic shoes with secure Velcro fastenings, rather than laces, appropriate for each season, ensuring the child's safety.

Educators are committed to

• Providing the best possible conditions for the children.
• Preparing and organizing the educational process daily.
• Implementing modern and appropriate teaching methods based on the children’s needs and characteristics.
• Collaborating with the children, respecting their individuality, and promoting fair behavior.
• Continuously improving their knowledge, discovering new aspects of pedagogy, and staying updated with advances in their field.
• Adhering to cleanliness and hygiene principles in their personal habits, as well as in the students and school environment.
• Being aware of the children’s living conditions both at home and in the broader social environment, considering factors that affect their progress and behavior, and taking appropriate pedagogical actions to address potential issues.
• Informing parents about any changes observed in the children's behavior.
• Notifying parents about any difficulties the children may have in behavior, learning processes, communication with peers, etc.

• Parents are informed in advance about the exact date, time, and location of the visit.
• If a parent does not wish for their child to participate in an excursion, the child can remain at school.
• Excursions and visits are conducted using the school’s buses, and children are accompanied by their teachers.

• Effective communication between school and family is crucial for the child’s educational success.
• At the beginning of the school year, the head of the department provides information about the Child Care Center’s program and the smooth operation of the school.
• The school organizes regular afternoon meetings for parents to ensure dialogue and meaningful communication between the family and the school.
• When necessary, individual parent-teacher meetings are arranged at times that do not interfere with the class schedule or the operation of the classroom.

Encouragement for Children

• Children are encouraged to share with their families images, impressions, and moments from their school day in ways that are appropriate for their age and abilities.

Commitments for Parents

• Daily Monitoring:
  Parents should review the informational notes, such as the “Daily Feeding Bulletin” for Pre-Kindergarten or the “Communication Notebook” for Post-Baby classes, which are found in their child’s bag.
• Participation in Meetings:
  Parents are expected to participate in the informational meetings organized throughout the year.
• Response to Invitations:
  Parents should respond to invitations from teachers for meetings.
• Notification of Changes:
  Parents need to inform teachers about any significant changes in family circumstances as well as updates to phone numbers, email addresses, and home addresses.
• Online Platform:
  Parents should visit the school’s online platform to stay informed about class activities, monthly programs, useful articles and materials, and school announcements.
• Special Communication Needs:
  Parents should inform the school’s administration and the child’s teachers of any special communication needs (e.g., in cases of divorce, custody arrangements) and provide any necessary documentation to the school.

Teachers are committed

• to organizing parent meetings on Wednesday afternoons to discuss matters related to the educational program, as well as the development and progress of the children.
• Teachers are available to meet with families upon request, with meetings scheduled at mutually convenient times.
• Teachers will invite parents for urgent meetings as needed, with scheduling based on what works for both parties.

• The Child Care Center does not have a cafeteria.
• Children either bring their own snacks and lunch from home or participate in the school’s nutrition program.
• The school provides nutrition as an additional service.
• A dietitian, supervised by a pediatrician, designs the diet plan based on a complete, healthy, and Mediterranean diet.
• Meals are prepared daily on-site by the school’s chefs using high-quality, fresh ingredients.
• Parents receive a Monthly Menu that details the daily snacks and lunches provided by the school for that month.
• There is an option for "Use of the Dining Room," where children bring their own lunch from home, and the school provides accompaniments (bread, salad, fruit etc.).
• Children are not allowed to bring or consume “convenience store items” (chips, croissants, candies, chocolates, gum, etc.) at school.

• Celebrating birthdays and special occasions is an important part of classroom life, and these events are marked with songs, dances, and commemorative gifts for the celebrant. If a parent wishes to provide a treat for the class, it should be something small, individual, and packaged (not a cake).
• The treat should not contain nuts and should be as suitable as possible for the children’s healthy diet.

• The school conducts earthquake drills twice a year at unannounced times to assess readiness and ensure preparedness among students and staff.
• All children and educators have already discussed and are aware of the exact procedures to follow from the start to the end of the earthquake, during the drill.
• All children and educators know the specific location within the school where they will gather by class after the earthquake.
• In the event of an earthquake, the children will be safely guided by the educators to designated outdoor areas of the school, and parents should come to pick them up as soon as possible.
• In case of an earthquake, parents should avoid calling the school because, when this happens on a large scale, the lines may become overloaded, making communication impossible and causing unnecessary panic.
• If the children are on the school bus at the time of the earthquake, the bus will pull over to the side of the road, to a safe location, until the earthquake stops. The children will then return to school to be picked up by their parents using their own transportation.
• The decision on whether the school will operate in the following days after an earthquake will be made by the state and announced through communication channels.
• The school will notify parents via email or SMS when it receives the corresponding information from the city's relevant authorities.
• In the case of flooding, children will remain at the school until they can be safely picked up by their parents.
• The decision on whether the school will operate the following days will be made by the city's relevant authorities.
• In the event of a strong earthquake, there are specific refuge points in our city for citizens.

A. Electronic Platform

B. Personal Data Management

• Upon registering the child, parents are informed about the personal data management policy. They sign a consent form regarding the handling of personal data (e.g., management of photos, videos) on both the platform and the school's website.
• Posting of school photos or videos on social media is not permitted.
• The school does not provide personal information (phone numbers, addresses, etc.) to other parents without their consent.
• We inform you that our school is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (G.D.P.R.) 2016/679 of the European Union, effective from May 25, 2018, concerning the protection of our students' personal data.

C. School Nurse

• Parents should inform the school the day before about any medication that needs to be administered to the child.
• Any medication carried in the infant's bag must be in a tightly sealed bag with written instructions on how and for how long to take it (special form found on the platform).
• In case the child is transported by school bus, the school bus attendant must be informed about the medication in the child’s bag.

D. Child Psychologist

E. Cooperation with Therapists

• Cash
• Credit/Debit card
• Bank transfer to the company's account