Parent Resources
for T & K Childcare in Latrobe, PA

Tools, Policies and Forms to Support Your Child’s Care

T & K Childcare provides parents with clear, easy-to-access resources that support communication, safety, and daily operations. These materials help families understand our center’s expectations, guidelines, and procedures, ensuring a smooth and positive childcare experience. Families in Latrobe, Greensburg, Ligonier, Derry, Mount Pleasant, Blairsville, Youngstown, and New Alexandria rely on these resources to stay informed and connected throughout the year.

Parents can quickly download required forms, review center policies, and access the parent handbook for answers to common childcare questions. Our goal is to give every family the confidence and clarity they need from their first day onward.

Parents seeking resources and information about T & K Childcare in Latrobe, PA can call (724) 686-3375 with questions.

2026 Parent Handbook

Communication with Families

Consistent communication keeps parents informed and connected to their child’s daily experiences. Teachers share updates throughout the day, and parents always know what their child learned, enjoyed, or accomplished.

Daily Communication Methods

We communicate with families using a variety of tools, including:

  • Daily paper reports for infants and toddlers
  • Notes about meals, naps, diapering, and developmental milestones
  • Quick conversations at drop-off and pick-up
  • Email or phone communication as needed
  • Notices about schedule changes, closures, or reminders
  • Occasional newsletters with important updates
  • Optional childcare apps or messaging tools (if implemented later)

Teachers stay available for questions and conversations so parents feel informed and supported.

Health, Safety and Nutrition Guidelines

T & K Childcare follows all Pennsylvania DHS and Keystone STARS requirements for health, safety, and nutrition. Parents can reference these guidelines to understand how we protect children throughout the day.

Health and Illness Policies

  • When children must stay home
  • When they can return after illness
  • Medication procedures and authorization requirements
  • Allergy management and emergency action plans
  • Procedures for injuries or incidents

Safety and Security Procedures

  • Supervision and staff-to-child ratios
  • Emergency drills and response plans
  • Secure building access
  • Transportation and field trip safety guidelines

Nutrition Standards

  • Balanced meals
  • Two healthy daily snacks
  • Allergy-safe meal accommodations
  • Food handling and sanitation practices