At Rising Stars Preschool and Childcare, every day is an exciting opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and shine. Our nurturing in home daycare environment combines education, creativity, and fun to help children build confidence and a lifelong love of learning. We proudly follow a Preschool and Montessori-based curriculum aligned with nationwide standards. Through hands-on exploration and purposeful play, children develop strong foundations in math, logic, reading, phonics, and writing—all while learning at their own pace. Exciting Monthly Themed Programs: Our toddlers enjoy new themed learning adventures every month, filled with engaging, hands-on activities that stimulate curiosity and imagination. Learning Through Play: We believe children learn best by doing. Our interactive, hands-on approach encourages problem-solving, independence, and creativity—building skills that prepare children for success in school and beyond. With safe indoor and outdoor playgrounds, children enjoy plenty of opportunities to stay active, socialize, and explore in a secure, supportive setting. At Rising Stars Preschool and Childcare, we don’t just care for children—we help them thrive. Schedule a tour today and see the difference for yourself!

Children at Rising Stars are active and busy! In the morning, after breakfast children participate in a circle/group time (stories, songs, fingerplays), center activities/Montessori (table games, science, language, or math and sensory activity), art or craft project, snack, and indoor play and outdoor play on our huge back yard playground. An afternoon rest time is followed by another snack, craft projects, stories, and more outdoor play.

Tuition rates will be covered in detail during our school site tour. Fees are charged per week, per child and are non-negotiable. For more information on rates complete the form on Schedule a Tour e-mail or call (951) 268-4007. Daily tours are given on Monday - Friday between the hours of 5pm - 7pm. If you should need special alternative times, please call and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Our infant, toddler, preschool and developmental programs operate on a year round schedule. Rising Stars does offer a summer program for school-age children (Kindergarten thru 8th grade).

To secure your child's space at Rising Stars Childcare a Registration fee of $75 is due upon registration unless there is a promotion waiving it that is advertised. All registration forms are due on or before your child's first day of attendance. There will be absolutely NO exceptions to this policy! Thereafter, a $50 Re Enrollment fee is due each January.

Full-time care includes 5 days a week, up to 45 hours per week.

We offer part time programs. Part time care childcare between 8-20 hours. We offer tailored part time care as availability permits. We also have a part day learning program. from 9:00am - 12:00pm, with the minimum of 3 days per week, up to 5 days per week (if available)

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Rising Stars Childcare is equipped with a full kitchen. We will provide your child with a nutritious breakfast, morning, afternoon snacks, as well as lunches at no additional charge. We welcome you to bring your own meals for your child. We welcome all cultural foods per your choice. Each meal will be served with 1% Milk for children 1 year and over. Your child will never be forced to eat. We do promise to encourage your child to eat their lunch and "try new items" daily during their lunchtime experience. Infant formula prepared in bottles and/or breast milk must be provided by the parent on a daily basis and will be properly stored and administered per instruction. All bottles and foods must be labeled daily with your infant's name prior to arrival.. No opened baby food jars will be permitted and ALL bottles and foods must be sent home daily. We do have a "no-nut" policy. We will accommodate your child's special dietary needs and work with you to make sure your child is getting the best possible meal plan.

Monday - Friday 6:00am to 6.30pm

Rising Stars Childcare will provide cots or nap mats for each child. Parents are responsible for providing a crib sheet, and a special blanket. Blankets will be sent home on Fridays.

Rising Stars Childcare will provide all toys and learning supplies. We do not encourage your child to bring any personal toys to the facility except on the given share day, which is Fridays. We warmly accept any donations of paint and art supplies, construction paper, glue and copy paper.

All parents must provide proof of up-to-date immunizations before placement in Rising Stars Childcare. Please make sure your child's updated immunizations are given to Ronika at each Doctor visit, so as we may keep accurate and up-to-date information for the safety and well-being of all children enrolled. Personal belief and medical waiver are not accepted.

For the safety of all children, parents will be notified as soon as possible if a child exhibits sickness (i.e. fever exceeding 100, vomiting, diarrhea, or potentially contagious disorders). Once notified, parents/guardians must collect their sick child(ren)within one hour of being contacted. Children must remain at home for a 24 hour period after any form of Antibiotics/pain meds has been prescribed.

Child must be excluded from childcare if any of the following occur: Temperature of 100 degrees orally or 99 degrees Axillary or higher plus one of the following: Severe cold with yellow-green discharge, Cough Sore throat, Swollen Glands Skin rash other than diaper rash Vomiting Diarrhea Any specific sign and symptoms of a communicable disease to which the child has been exposed. Lice or Knits If your child is too ill to play outside with his or her class, or participate in regular classroom activities, then your child is too ill to attend. Your child may return : Obtaining written verification from a doctor. Fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of Tylenol, or other fever reducing medications. In the case of chicken pox, when all the lesions are scabbed over. In the case of head lice, following treatment with appropriate shampoo so that all nits (eggs) are gone. In the case of a contagious illness, your child should take an antibiotic for 24 hours before returning. In the case of persistent cough, 24 hours without the aid of cough suppressants, or allergy medication. When a child is ill, the parents are expected to make every effort to give the provider as much notice as possible. Parents are expected to pay on child sick days. *If questions arise to the appropriateness of a child's return, the final decision will be that of Mrs. Ronika as here in Rising Stars we have a responsibility to each child to provide a healthy and safe environment.

Provider is able to handle medications and administer to your child/Children with a prescription. For OTC medication, if the label reads consult doctor - a doctor's note is required with dosage and frequency.

Every consideration will be taken to ensure the safety of your child while in our care. Should an injury occur, a Minor Incident Report would be completed on Bright wheel App and parent or guardian will be notified regarding any injury that occurs while your child is in our care. In the event of a major medical emergency or accident, I will call 911 first. The child will be transported to the hospital noted on the Child Information Record (or the closest hospital).The parent/guardian will be called immediately

Rising Stars Childcare will assist parents in toilet training when your child is ready. If your child has been exposed to toilet training at home and is comfortable proceeding, we will work with your child to toilet train. If your child shows no interest, is fearful or hesitant - then we will go back to diapers until both the parents and the staff agree that the child is ready to attempt to toilet train again. There is no additional fees for potty training. Children are allowed to have no diapers or pull ups when there have been no accidents for a 30 day period.

Parents and Provider agree to give two week's written notice of intent to terminate childcare agreement, commencing on the first Monday after written notice is received. Two week's child care fees are due in one lump sum immediately upon the written termination notice. If notice is not given, the child is not in attendance, and/or the child care is closed, the final two week's fees are still due. Provider reserves the right to issue an immediate Termination of this contract for any of the following: Lack of compliance with Handbook policies Non-payment Late payments Bounced checks Lack of parental cooperation, disrespect Failure to complete and return required forms Physical or verbal abuse of any person or property on the child care premises Concerning aggressive child's behavior that needs intervention Serious illness of Provider or Provider's family member Continual disciplinary problems False information given by parent Non usage of child care services for a period of 30 months or longer Expired or non-immunizations and/or physical.

There will be a two-week (14 calendar days) Trial Period beginning on the child's first actual day of care. During this time either the Parent or the Provider may terminate this agreement without further obligation. No pre-paid child care fees including the Enrollment fees, will be refunded if this agreement is terminated during the Trial Period.

Upon enrollment, Provider will hold an open child care space for a period of one week without payment. Beginning with week two and for four weeks thereafter, Provider will hold the space for 1/2 of Parent's weekly child care fee. Beginning with week six, full child care fees are required. Child care fees made during this holding period are non-refundable and will not be credited towards care once care begins.

Seven (7) days per year taken as needed. This will used to take my kids to doctor's appointments etc. Provider will give Parents a minimum of two-week's notice of paid personal days except in the case of Illness or Emergency where every attempt will be made to have a substitute care provider or an assistant with a fingerprinting clearance.

The provider will take 2 weeks vacation a year. Parents will be given a minimum 4 week’s notice of such upcoming vacations. Parents are not expected to pay for care on those vacation days if a substitute or temporary care cannot be arranged. Every attempt will be made to have continuity of care.

RCOE (Riverside County Office of Education) and GAIN. Please see below for their contact information. Riverside County Office of Education 3939 Thirteenth Street Riverside, California 92501 Phone: (951) 826-6530 Department of Public Social Services - Norco County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services 517 W Parkridge Ave, Norco, CA 92860 Phone: (877) 410-8827 Bridge CALWORKS MCCYN

FIELD TRIPS The provider will charge additional fees as follows: Special trips other than Mountain Gate park LATE FEES Tuition is due prior to Monday of each week or in advance. Fee of $15/Week if not paid by Wednesday will be assessed. All fees are due before returning. The provider may immediately terminate this contract without any notice if payment is not made on time. Any child who is in our care for more than 10 hours in one day will be charged an additional $20 fee for each day if tuition is not paid by Wednesday of each week. RETURNED CHECK FEE Fee of $35 will be charged for any returned checks. Tuition is expected for days your child may be absent due to illness, family emergencies, doctor visits, hospitalizations, vacations, or any other reason. Please note that tuition rates do not change in sick event of a week including a holiday. After extensive research, we have found our policy to be consistent with other schools and child day care centers. Because our costs remain the same throughout the year, we rely on the specified tuition to be paid each week in order to meet our expenses. Consequently, as much as we might like to, we cannot make allowance for any days missed in your regular attendance schedule. We do not trade a scheduled day for another day. Parents may request an added day or exten.ed hours to a day. We will check our schedule and will let you know if an opening is available. Families using the state subsidy program are responsible for paying any and all amounts not covered.

Yes, as a licensed Family Daycare we are required by CA Department of Social Services to report any concerning changes to child's behavior, marks on the body, any signs of possible abuse. We take you child's safety and health very seriously. We expect the parents to communicate with us any injuries/even a small accidental slip/fall, major or minor vehicle accident that may have happened at home but wasn't concerning to seek medical attention then but it occurred, so that we can keep a watchful eye on the child when in our facility. We will assess child's body temperature etc. on arrival before been admitted for the day.

Proper communication between our parents and Rising Stars is extremely important. Unless, a signature paper announcements will be limited. Rising Stars has gone green. "Brightwheel" will be used for communication. It is a free app which allows me to share photos ,videos and announcements. It also, allows the parent to communicate with me safely. Daily infant reports will be provided via this app. However, we must be informed, in writing, regarding any changes in the person picking up your child. You may add or delete names of authorized adults allowed to pick-up your child on the Child Information Record.

Only the individuals listed on the Child Information Record, or on a written permission note from the parent, will be allowed to leave with a child. A picture I.D. from any unfamiliar person (including grandparents) will be requested. If there is any concern, the staff of Rising Stars Childcare reserves the right to deny a person's request to pick-up a child. I will be available at pickup time for short questions. For longer discussions or particular concerns please schedule an appointment.

Any of the following changes: • address and/or phone numbers, or e-mail address • parent/guardian employment, • health/immunizations up-dates, or; • other pertinent information related to your child

Children enrolled on a part-time basis are expected to be picked-up at the agreed upon daily time. The parent or guardian of a child not picked-up until after the agreed time, or past closing (6 p.m.), will be charged $1 per minute. Families who pick up late more than 3x, in a one year period, will pay $5 per minute after 6.30pm. All late fees are expected by 6:00 p.m. the following day. This fee applies per family. Payment should be given directly to Mrs. Ronika.

Until custody has been established by a court action, one parent may not limit the other from picking-up a child in our care. The center must be notified immediately of any changes in custody orders. Certified custody orders must be given to Mrs. Ronika.

At Rising Stars Preschool and Childcare, we nurture the whole child. Through a warm and supportive environment, we help children develop empathy, emotional awareness, and strong social skills. By encouraging self-expression, collaboration, and positive relationships, we prepare children to thrive with confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

At Rising Stars Preschool and Childcare, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. Through thoughtful collaboration and personalized support, we help every child reach their full potential and grow with confidence.

Rising Stars Preschool and Childcare has proudly served our community since 2019. We are an in-home licensed family daycare for 14 children. We adhere to the child to provider ratios set by CCLD - Riverside.

Availability varies. Please contact us for more information.

8.00am - 8.30am - Breakfast 8.30am - 9.15am outdoor play 9.15am - 9.30am - Cleanup/potty 9.30am - 10.15am - circle time, story time learning activities, we learn nursery rhymes, shapes, colors, phonics, numbers, and songs etc ..I have invested alot on materials that have an educational value( including Montessori) yet it is fun and feels like play..each child gets individual attention as my max capacity 6. 10.15am -10.30am - Cleanup/potty 10.30am -11.30pm - Free Play/ Group play 11.30am -11.45am - Get ready for lunch 11.45am -12.15pm - Lunch 12.15pm -12.30pm - Clean up/Potty 12.30pm - 1.00pm - Get ready for nap time, wind down 1.00pm - 3.30pm - Nap time ( No pick ups or visitors unless emergencies (i.e sickness) 3.30pm - 3.45pm - Potty/PM Snack 3.45pm - 4.30pm - Arts, crafts, dance parties 4.30pm - 6.00pm - Free play/ group play/Pick up time

Yes, Pick up and Drop off from Eisenhower Elementary School and Foothill Elementary School

6 weeks to 10 years