General
Family Communications and Classroom Transitions
Your Child’s First DaysGetting comfortable with a new environment isn’t always easy, and it’s different for everyone! Your center team are experts and will work with you to make yo ...
Supply List
This is the approved order of supplies, along with links to where they can be purchased. If there is a product that you would like to add to the approved order list, please reques ...
Campus Closure / Student Re-Enrollment Transition
# Campus Closure / Student Re-Enrollment Transition Campus Closure / Student Re-Enrollment Transition Purpose: Move students from a closing campus to another campus while keepi ...
Maintenance Requests
For any maintenance or Hazards that you see, please fill out the following form. Once this has been filled out and submitted, and the maintenance is complete, the sheet will be le ...
Mission, Vision, and Values
Audience: Heritage staff (and families via public help site).Source: Family Handbook Master Copy.Transferred 2026-09-08.Mission StatementTo provide quality, educational, and faith- ...
Extended and Overnight Care
Extended and overnight care is offered at our Barnesville Campus. The following additional rules and policies apply.What to BringFor the convenience of the children, the center wil ...
Toddler Program and Potty Training
Toddlers (18 – 36 Months)Younger Toddlers: 18 – 30 months · Ratio 1:6 (2:14)Older Toddlers: 30 – 36 months · Ratio 1:7 (2:16)Full-Time/Part-Time rates: Please see your Enrollment A ...
Positive Guidance, Biting, Suspension, and Expulsion
Positive Guidance PhilosophyPart of what children are learning in their early years is how to get along with others and what behaviors are appropriate in different situations. We t ...
Our Locations and Contact Information
Audience: Heritage staff (and families via public help site). Source: Family Handbook Master Copy.St. Clairsville Heritage Early Learning CenterLocation: 52329 National Rd. E., St. ...
Illness Policy and Criteria to Return
Illness PolicyChildren may become sick during the day or show signs or symptoms of illness before arrival. We know how it goes! You may not send a sick child to the center with fev ...
Our Learning Philosophy
This article outlines Heritage’s learning philosophy, foundational partnerships, and age-appropriate curriculum.Audience: Heritage staff (and families via public help site).Source: ...
Additional Center Information
Classroom ObservationsFrom time to time, we receive requests from university programs or childcare researchers to observe our classrooms. For any such activity that involves docume ...
Hours of Operation, Schedules, and Closures
Hours of OperationBoth of our campuses operate Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.Our Centers are open throughout the year with the exception of a few holidays: Christmas Eve, Christma ...
Codes of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Restricted Items
ConfidentialityAll information contained in your child’s records, including your personal information, is confidential. Anyone who is not directly involved in the care of your chil ...
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Programs
Preschool (3’s & 4’s)Preschool: 36 – 48 months · Ratio 1:10 (2:20) · Little DucklingsFull-Time/Part-Time rates: Please see your Enrollment Agreement for your current weekly tui ...
Your Childcare Center Team
Audience: Heritage staff (and families via public help site).Source: Family Handbook Master Copy.Transferred 2026-09-09.Center ManagementOur center has a team of like minded people ...
Emergency Procedures, Drills, and Accidents
LockdownIn the unlikely event of a security breach or a concern about an unwanted or unlawful stranger, our team members are trained in lockdown procedures for each of their classr ...
Daily Activities, Outdoor Play, and Nap Time
Daily ActivitiesOur daily schedule adjusts based on each classroom. You will find your child’s daily classroom schedule posted on the wall immediately inside your child’s classroom ...
Security, Pick-Up Authorization, and Custody
Building SafetyKeeping your child safe and secure is our priority. Our center is equipped with doors that require a code or key fob to enter. Please do not share the access code wi ...
Community Resources
The following is a brief list of resources available to individuals and families living in Belmont County.Food PantriesDaily Bread Center – 418 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935 ...
Food and Nutrition
Packed LunchesLunch Requirements for Children Over Age 1Ohio’s updated childcare nutrition rule requires every lunch to include all five food groups: protein, grain, fruit, vegetab ...
Licensing & Step Up To Quality Star Rated Program
Summary: Heritage’s state licensing, nondiscrimination policy, and participation in Ohio’s Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) program.Audience: Heritage staff (and families via public help ...
Medical Records, Medications, Allergies, and Handwashing
Medical RecordsMedical examinations and immunization records must be provided upon enrollment and kept current for children under 5 years old.We cannot permit attendance unless the ...
Clothing and Attire
A full day at our center includes fun activities like singing, painting, indoor and outdoor gross motor play, dancing, and eating. We recommend easy-fitting and washable clothes. C ...
Infant Program: Feeding, Safe Sleep, and Diapering
Infants (6 Weeks – 17 Months)Infants: 6 weeks – 12 months · Ratio 1:5 (2:10) · CaterpillarsOlder Infants: 12 months – 17 months · Ratio 1:6 (2:12)Please see your Enrollment Agreeme ...
Child Assessments and Family Involvement
Child AssessmentsOur children are assessed for developmental learning standards through our Creative Curriculum to ensure they are on pace. If our team members have developmental c ...
Approved Postings Barnesville & St. Clairsville
These are the approved postings for centers:Barnesvillehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1IGIsQUFAVatQc7rT2VguXjWV615CgS6NHdDYypDyQFU/edit?usp=sharingSt. Clarisvillehttps://docs.g ...
School-Age Program and Before/After School Care
School-Aged ChildrenSchool-Aged: Kindergarten – 12 years old · Ratio 1:16 (2:32) · EaglesSt. Clairsville’s School-Age program provides an engaging environment where children can sp ...