Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
D303 Early Childhood at Haines Center
Drop off and Pick-Up for ALL
- Keep the crosswalk CLEAR for pedestrians when using the drop off/pick up lane.
- Our Early Childhood Parking Lot (behind the building) is ONLY for families using the car lane for drop off and pick up (NOT parking)
- 9th Street is reserved for BUSES and HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY during arrival and dismissal. ALL vehicle traffic should approach D303 Early Childhood at Haines Center on Indiana Street during arrival and dismissal.
School Zones
Illinois laws are in place to ensure the safety of school zones. Help us keep our children, families, and staff safe.
No Phone Zone
NO CELL PHONE USE while driving and in school zones, including during the use of the car lane. Remain attentive to your surroundings and off phones.
Stay Buckled
All young children must be in a car seat or booster seat and buckled until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. ONLY unbuckle your child(ren) when your vehicle is in "park" at your unloading spot .
Stop for School Buses
When a school bus is stopped to pick up or drop off pupils, the vehicles in all lanes of traffic must stop on two-lane roads. All traffic must stop on 9th street when buses have their stop arms out and flashing lights.
Pedestrians / Walkers (including Park and Walk)
- When walking for drop-off or pick-up please use crosswalks and sidewalks whenever possible.
- If you are driving to Haines and parking to walk to and from our school please park on Indiana Street.
Car Riders - Drop-off and Pick-up Line
- When using the car lane STAY IN THE LINE. Do not leave the line to go around cars that are in front of you... even after you have unloaded or loaded.
- Display visor tags on the passenger visor of your vehicle. If you need a replacement or additional visor tag please ask your child's teacher.
D303 Early Childhood at Haines Center
Website: https://ec.d303.org/
Location: 305 S 9th St, St Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 331-228-3400, Press 1 for Early Childhood