Decatur SoulShine 525 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 Phone 404-963-6071 Kirkwood SoulShine 2052 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 Phone 404-377-3560 East Atlanta SoulShine 1332 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 Phone 404-941-9602

SoulShine currently offers Preschool, Part-Time, Private Pre-K, After School Care, Day/Seasonal Camps, and Summer Camp. To learn more about each of the SoulShine programs visit the Programs page of the site here. You can also put yourself in your child’s shoes by watching the Day In The Life at SoulShine video which covers the foundational pillars of all the programs.

We take great pride in the education and care we provide at SoulShine, and we are honored to be recognized by Bright From the Start for our commitment to excellence. We will continue to strive towards providing the best possible education and care for the children in our community, and we are grateful for the trust and support of our families and staff.

SoulShine hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. The school is open year-round.

Winter Break - CLOSED Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Monday, January 1, 2024 Professional Development - CLOSED Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 Back to School 🎉 Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - CLOSED Monday, January 15, 2024 Professional Development - EARLY CLOSURE 3:30 PM Friday, February 16th, 2024 Professional Development - EARLY CLOSURE 3:30 PM Friday, March 15th, 2024 Spring Break - CLOSED Monday April 1st, 2024, - Friday, April 5, 2024 Family Conferences - EARLY CLOSURE 3:30 PM Friday, May 24th, 2024 Memorial Day - CLOSED Monday, May 27, 2024 Professional Development - EARLY CLOSURE 3:30 PM Friday, June 14th, 2024 Juneteenth - CLOSED Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Professional Development - CLOSED Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 Independence Day - CLOSED Thursday, July 4, 2024 - Friday, July 5, 2024 Professional Development - EARLY CLOSURE 3:30 PM Thursday, August 1, 2024 Professional Development - CLOSED Friday, August 2, 2024 First Day of School (Falcons Pre-K) 🎉 Monday, August 5, 2024 Labor Day - CLOSED Monday, September 2, 2024 Professional Development - CLOSED Friday, September 20, 2024 Professional Development - EARLY CLOSURE 3:30 PM Friday, October 11th, 2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day - CLOSED Monday, October 14, 2024 Professional Development - EARLY CLOSURE 3:30 PM Friday, November 22, 2024 Professional Development - CLOSED Monday, November 25th, 2024 Harvest Break - CLOSED Tuesday, November 26 - Friday, November 29, 2024 Family Conferences - EARLY CLOSURE 3:30 PM Friday, December 13, 2024 Winter Break - CLOSED Monday, December 23, 2024 - Thursday, January 2 , 2025 Professional Development - CLOSED Friday, January 3rd, 2025 Back to School 🎉 Monday, January 6th, 2025 For a printable page of the calendar holidays visit the SoulShine Schools Calendar page

PICK UP Parents/guardians must ○ Check the child out using BrightWheel ○ Accompany their child out of the building/to their car. Kirkwood Parking: Please do not use the drive of 2048 Hosea to park or drive on at all, when parking for the building that houses our infants. It does not belong to SoulShine and we will be fined for usage. If a child will be picked up by persons other than the parent/guardian. Children will only be released to parents or to those individuals listed on the Child’s Personal Record as people authorized to pick up and/or emergency contacts. (see Absence Policy below). If a person other than a parent/guardian or other authorized individual will be picking up a child, written/emailed notification including the individual’s full name is required. Picture identification will be required such as a driver’s license. SoulShine After School reserves the right to refuse the release of a child to an individual who has insufficient identification or appears impaired. LATE PICK UP FINES Parents/guardians who pick up their children after 5:35 PM are considered late. If you are going to be late for any reason, contact SoulShine After School at 678-221-4792 as soon as possible. After 5:35 PM, individuals will be fined $1.00 per minute until they arrive. This fine will be increased to $3.00 per minute after three (3) offenses. LATE PICK UP ON EARLY RELEASE DAYS Early release days happen four times per year at SoulShine. Two early-release days are devoted to Student Reflections, and the other two are used for Staff Training. On early-release days, SoulShine Preschool closes at 3:30. A tardy fine of $25 will be charged for any child picked up between 3:30 and 3:45. If it’s after 3:45, the tardy fine will be $75. DROP-OFF TIME VIOLATIONS Drop-off times are not suggestions for parents; they are requirements for parents to respect so that the daily routine is not disrupted for an entire classroom. We can accommodate the occasional need, but not without notice. Any parent/guardian who fails to notify us of a late arrival during a restricted time period will be assessed a $25 fine per occurrence.

With the exception of diaper rash creams, SoulShine’s staff will not administer medication to include over the counter, unless the medication is accompanied by a prescription and/or a doctor’s note. No prescription medication will be dispensed to a child without detailed, written instructions from the child’s parent/guardian. The written instructions should include the child’s full name, the date, the medication name, the dosage, the time of day the medication should be given, any other specific instructions and the parent/guardian’s signature. The medication must be in the original container. SoulShiners are responsible for storing their own medication – in a plastic bag, within their backpack. The Director will notify the student when it is time to retrieve the medication and will watch that the medication has been taken properly.

School Parents play a vital role in the SoulShine community. School Parents assist the site directors with communicating with other classrooms’ school parents on matters such as birthdays, births, bereavements and other life events. The School Parent will have access to parent contacts and teacher favorite documents. If you’d like to volunteer as a School Parent, please contact your child's site director for more information.

All staff members are trained on safety rules, special hazards, and commonly occurring accidents. They receive detailed instructions on evacuation procedures for fire and storm, the use of fire extinguishers, and how to report an accident. All staff members are trained in CPR and pediatric first aid. The children are under adult supervision at all times. Written procedures for fire and storm evacuation are posted in each classroom and are practiced monthly with the children.

SoulShine strives to provide a teacher to child ratio that exceeds Bright From the Start requirements. When that is not possible, SoulShine will never violate Bright From the Start ratio policy.

Enrollment is open to children starting at six weeks of age up to five years of age, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or physical disabilities insofar as we are able to provide quality services for the child and space is available.

No. Potty training becomes more of a focus and part of the curriculum at SoulShine in the 2-year-old classrooms. SoulShine will begin potty training with a child when they enter the 2 year old classrooms.

Children are grouped by age and level of development. Each school is a little unique on the age ranges so please contact us for more specific information.

You have the option to explore SoulShine Schools via virtual or in-person tour. Please click here to learn more about scheduling a tour.

Please visit the enrollment page to begin the process of enrollment and/or joining the waitlist.

Please visit the enrollment page to begin the process of enrollment and/or joining the waitlist.

A change in location is possible, however the transfer may be delayed due to space available. Additionally, there is $75 transfer fee that will applied to your bill at the time of transfer.

A minimum of four weeks written notice is required to withdraw your child or cancel a reserved position. Notify us by emailing enrollment@makeyoursoulshine.com. If notice is not given, then you will be charged tuition for each week for up to four weeks. The last day of enrollment must fall on the last day of the week of the fourth week. This applies even if your child is not attending. If you decide not to bring your child to SoulShine after accepting a confirmed classroom space, you must provide four weeks’ notice of cancellation or pay equivalent tuition up to four weeks. There will be no exception to the requirement for four weeks’ notice.

Attendance is not mandatory, however we appreciate advance notice of absences and/or late arrival/early pickups. This allows us to plan for staffing as well as how many meals we need to prepare. ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL/SOULSHINE AFTER SCHOOL For the safety of your child and every other child in SoulShine After School, it is mandatory that you let us know if your child is going to be absent. Safety protocols dictate that we account for every child before we leave the school. A single missing child can halt our departure from the school and split the staff’s attention for 30 minutes. If you know before noon that your child will not be in after school, you must notify us via the BrightWheel app • After noon, you must notify us by phone at 678-221-4792 If you fail to notify us of your child’s absence prior to school pick-up, you will be fined $25 for each occurrence. Should you have three (3) or more no-call or no-email occurrences we reserve the right to terminate your contract. Tuition is still due in full even if your child is absent from SoulShine After School due to illness, vacation, etc.