Fully Potty-Trained Definition
We consider children fully potty trained when they can do the following things independently:
• Be able to TELL the teacher that they need to go the bathroom BEFORE they have to go. They must be able to say the words, "I have to go to the potty or bathroom" BEFORE they have to go.
• Be able to pull down and up their underwear and pants without assistance.
• Be able to wipe themselves after they have used the bathroom.
• Be able to wash and dry their hands independently.
• Be able to go to the bathroom and directly back to the classroom without directions.
• Be able to postpone going to the bathroom if they must wait for someone who is in the bathroom or if they are outside or on a field trip.
Rates will not be adjusted until all of these things can be done independently. See the section on Potty trained in the billing section for more details. We do understand that children have accidents occasionally and need additional assistance when they are struggling. We will assist children when they are struggling if they have already met the requirements of being fully potty trained.
Due to the nature of potty training and the additional assistance it requires, children are not allowed to attend field trips until they are fully potty trained.