Statutes of Stepping Stones International Preschool

Formål og vedtægter Formål og vedtægter for daginstitutionen Stepping Stones International Preschool

§1. Hjemsted

Daginstitutionens navn er ”Stepping Stones International Preschool” og har hjemsted i Gentofte kommune. Daginstitutionen er oprettet efter Dagtilbudsloven nr. 501 af 06.06.2007, som giver mulighed for private leverandører at oprette privatinstitutioner efter § 19 stk. 5. Stepping Stones International preschool er beliggende på adressen Bernstorffsvej 230, 2920 Charlottenlund, er oprettet i 2006 og er privat ejet af Henrik Theilade Jensen siden 2016, CVR nr 27710921.

§2. Formål

Stk. 1.  Institutionens formål er at drive en privat daginstitution (Preschool) som følger ”Foundation Stage of the English National Curriculum”, den danske dagtilbudslov samt kommunens krav til daginstitutioner.

Stk. 2.  Daginstitutionen bygger sit virke både på danske og internationale traditioner, på forskellige kulturer og har ingen religiøse principper.

Stk. 3.  Daginstitutionen modtager børn i alderen fra 12 måneder til 6 år. Dog kun til 31. juli det år hvor barnet fylder 6 år.

§3. Optagelse af børn


Stk. 1.  Bestemmelse om optagelse af børn træffes af privatinstitutionen. Disse retningslinier vil respektere:
–   anciennitet på institutionens venteliste
–   barnets alder ved ønsket optagelse
–   søskende hensyn

Stk. 2.  Privatinstitutionen fører venteliste over børn der ønskes optaget.


§4. Institutionens drift


Stk. 1.  Institutionens drift gennemføres ved offentlige tilskud, forældrebetaling for børn og eventuelt bidrag fra andre.

Stk. 2.  Der er ansat en ansvarlig leder som forestår den daglige drift, pædagogiske ledelse og det personalemæssige ansvar. Lederen er ansvarlig for institutionens virksomhed overfor ejeren.

Stk. 3.  Beslutninger vedrørende ejendommen træffes af institutionens ejer.

Stk. 4.  Stepping Stones Preschool er et personligt ejet firma og følger de gældende love som er pålagt et privat firma. Institutionens regnskab følger kalender året. Der udarbejdes kvartalsvis periode regnskaber ud fra hvilke budgettet justeres. Eventuelt overskud tilfalder ejeren.

Stk. 5.  Ejeren har ansvaret for den overordnede ledelse af privatinstitutionen og har på grund af ejerforholdet den økonomiske og juridiske risiko for virksomheden, er ansvarlig overfor kommunen for, at privatinstitutionens økonomi og drift er i overensstemmelse kommunens krav. Ejeren træffer derfor den endelig beslutning om ansættelse og afskedigelse af personale, regler for optagelse i privatinstitutionen, regnskabs- og budgetforhold, løn- og overenskomstforhold, juridiske forhold, regler for udmeldelse af børn og fastsættelse af forældrebetaling, valg af bank, advokat, bogholder, håndværkere, bygningsforhold, og andre forhold som er nært tilknyttet virksomhedens drift.

Stk. 6.  For forældrebestyrelsen, institutionens leder og andre ansatte ved institutionen gælder bestemmelserne i forvaltningslovens kapitel 2 om inhabilitet og kapitel 8 om tavshedspligt, m.v.

 

§5. Forældrebestyrelsen

Stk. 1.  Forældrebestyrelsen består af 5 medlemmer og en suppleant. 3 medlemmer samt suppleanten skal være valgt af og blandt forældrene, 4. medlem er ejeren og 5. medlem er institutionens ansvarlige leder. Alle har stemmeret. Forældrene har således mulighed for stemmeflertal.

Stk. 2.  Forældrebestyrelse kan træffe beslutninger om
– Principper for privatinstitutionens arbejde
– Principper for anvendelse af en budgetramme
– Beslutning om fravalg af et frokost måltid efter dagtilbudslovens §16a, stk 1
– Indstillingsret over for privatinstitutionen samt ret til deltagelse ved ansættelsen af ledelsen
– Indstillingsret over for privatinstitutionen ved ansættelsen af personale

Stk. 3.  Medlemmer af forældrebestyrelsen vælges for en et-årig periode på et årligt valgmøde inden udgangen af september måned.

Stk. 4.  Èn familie tildeles én stemme, uanset hvor mange børn de har i institution.

Stk. 5.  Et forældrevalgt medlem udtræder såfremt pågældendes barn udmeldes af institutionen.

Stk. 6.  Hver forælder har ret til at foreslå kandidater til forældrebestyrelsen. Genvalg kan finde sted.

Stk. 7.  Forældrebestyrelsen konstituerer sig selv med en formand, næstformand og sekretær.

Stk. 8.  Valgets forberedelse.
Bekendtgørelse af valgmødet foretages af institutionens leder senest 14 dage før valgmødet. Der udarbejdes en valgliste over valgbare og stemmeberettigede forældre med børn i institutionen.

Stk. 9.  Beslutninger træffes med simpelt flertal. Der føres protokol over forældrebestyrelsens beslutninger. Ethvert bestyrelsesmedlem har ret til at få sin afvigende mening ført til protokol.

Stk. 10.  Forældrebestyrelsen er beslutningsdygtigt når 4 ud af 5 er tilstede.

Stk. 11.  Forældrebestyrelsen skal mødes mindst fire gange årligt. Indkaldelse til møde skal ske mindst 3 uger forinden. Der kan dog holdes møde med kortere indkaldelsesfrist såfremt alle medlemmer indvilger.

Stk. 12.  Forældrebestyrelsen medlemmer (undtagen ejeren) hæfter ikke personligt for institutions gæld, men kan bliver ansvarlige efter dansk rets almindelige erstatningsregler.

Stk. 13.  Forældrebestyrelsens medlemmer arbejder vederlagsfrit.

 

§6. Vedtægts ændringer


Stk. 1.  Ændringer af vedtægterne skal godkendes af ejeren og kommunen.

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Real stories from our Preschool Families

Simin Chen
I would highly recommend any child that would like to have an international exposure to enroll in this school.
"Stepping stones in Charlottenlund has the most caring, patient and kind teachers. They are superb!! It is an international school with high standards of teachers. My child started in stepping stone at the age of 2.5 years old and we were very concerned at that time as she was not speaking at the age of 2. After 6 months in stepping stones polar bears(1-3 years old class) , she started to speak a lot and in complete sentences. She will impress us with new words every other day and completed potty training before 3 years old. They always having lots of outings, e.g. park, train station, etc. The polar bears(1-3 years old) teachers, Delfi, Danai, Cata and Azul, are simply loving and amazing, making all children felt loved and happy.

My child then moved to the older class when she was 3 years old, the teachers in tigers are also amazing making the transition as smooth as possible. She is absolutely happy in the school and I would highly recommend any child that would like to have an international exposure to enroll in this school."
Míriam Vagli Barbosa
This is the best kindergarten in Copenhagen, I can only recommend it!
"This is the best kindergarten in Copenhagen, I can only recommend it! When our family arrived in Denmark I visited many places, but Stepping Stones was absolutely the best, by far.

The place is very clean, organized, safe for the kids (there are always many teachers around, the kids are NEVER alone/unattended) and very cozy. It was the perfect welcoming place for both our daughters, at the time 5 and 1 year old. The oldest one learned how to speak English perfectly in 3 months (from scratch), thanks to Stepping Stones great teachers and because it's such an international environment with kids from all over the world. It's not only a welcoming place for kids, but also for parents.

We could build great friendships there, a real community that helps each other, which is so important when living abroad. Thank you, Stepping Stones and all the families, you are amazing!"
Alexandra Szücs
My little girl has been attending daycare for 5 months. I wholeheartedly recommend this institution.
"My little girl has been attending daycare for 5 months. She really likes going there, and at home, she pretends to pack up and go to daycare on her own.

She is surrounded by a supportive environment and dedicated teachers and participates in various development programs every day.

At the beginning, she didn’t know English at all, but now she understands what they say and learns the language effortlessly through songs and games. Education on room cleanliness has also been carried out with excellent cooperation. I wholeheartedly recommend this institution."
Pavlina Nehrebecki
Both our daughters have loved this nursery / pre-school!
"Both our daughters have loved this nursery / pre-school! Especially when arriving to a new country, finding the right place where your little ones feel safe and happy is so important. And we found just that place in Stepping stones.

The teachers care deeply about every child personally, the environment is friendly, encouraging natural curiosity and growth.

If you are looking for a place that your kids will love going to and you will feel at peace knowing they are not only looked after, but thriving, then this is it. (we have experienced both the toddler 1-3 YO and the pre-schooler 3-6 YO groups and have had equally positive experience)."
Marcin Kamieński
Our experience has been exceptional, we highly recommend this preschool.
"My kid joined the nursery when she was one year old, and the teachers’ commitment, care and professionalism made the transition so natural and so loving that our parental hearts knew that this was THE PLACE where we felt confident to leave our little one for the day.

The teachers are very engaged and warm, and the school provides a diverse educational curriculum and nurturing environment so that my kid never wants to leave it. The preschool facilities are clean and cosy. Our experience has been exceptional, we highly recommend this preschool."
Ragıp Ergen
My son has been going to this nursery for 1 year. It is definitely a peaceful and fun school.
"My son has been going to this nursery for 1 year. We first chose the school and then settled in that area because school is very important for us, and now we are very happy because it is a boutique school and all the staff are very educated.

Their priority is always not to shake the child's self-confidence and to show respect as an individual. For example, all teachers communicate with the children at eye level and calmly as much as possible. It is definitely a peaceful and fun school."
Regina Gatina
Kids are enjoying to learn new things and developing new skills. I can't imagine better place for my son, highly recommended.
"The best school ever, my son feels there very comfortable and enjoy time in the school, teachers are very supportive and paying attention to each student with love and full respect to their needs.

The curriculum of the school is perfect, kids are enjoying to learn new things and developing new skills. I can't imagine better place for my son, highly recommended."
Stella Nelby
Stepping Stones has great values a caring and qualified team of teachers
"Stepping Stones has great values a caring and qualified team of teachers. Being danish, I love my children learn the english language which gives them a huge advantage once they graduate from the pre school.

Thank you to everyone in Stepping Stones Charlottenlund"
Sadullah Gölbaşı
The teachers make the children feel that every child is special.
"A school that gives importance to the well-being of children as much as it gives importance to their nutrition. The teachers make the children feel that every child is special."
Mette Walter
Best nursery / pre-school in the Copenhagen area
"Best nursery / pre-school in the Copenhagen area. Super cozy nurturing environment and wonderful caring teachers. Highly recommend it."