Child Care Safety/Health/Security

Qualifications

♥ Our care-giving team is trained in all the latest techniques to assist children in developing their social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical skills.

♥ Special emphasis overall is on child development and early-childhood education.

♥ Criminal background checks are required for all child care employees.

♥ Our care-giving team is trained in first aid, CPR and emergency crisis.

Emergencies

♥ Our care-giving team is trained for life saving First Aid, CPR, fires and lock down situations.

♥ We have an emergency evacuation plan.

♥ We regularly test and train all staff keeping our skills sharp and ready in a crisis.

♥ Fire drills are conducted once a month.

♥ Tornado drills are conducted once month during tornado season (April – Oct.)

Feeding

♥ Our menu is planned by a registered dietitian, ensuring your child eats nutritious foods.

Medications

♥ We have strict policies for administering medication to your child to ensure they are protected.

♥ We require a doctor’s note for any over the counter, given to a child under two years to ensure safety.

Wellness

♥ We notify parents when a child does not feel well to help prevent an illness from spreading.

♥ Child sent home due to illness will be barred for 24 hours or until child no longer displays symptoms.

Playgrounds

♥ Our high-quality playground equipment is safe, sturdy and tested monthly by our facilities technicians (or inspected) to ensure it is secure and in good working order.

♥ We have safe fall zones with soft landing areas if your child takes a tumble.

♥ All outside play areas are surrounded with secure fencing.

Sanitation

♥ Our center is cleaned daily with safe, non-toxic cleaning products.

♥ Cleaning supplies are locked safely out of reach of children.

♥ We clean/sanitize toys weekly or as necessary to prevent the spread of germs.

♥ We encourage children to wash their hands throughout the day by singing songs and teaching lessons about health and hygiene.

♥ Diapering is conducted in an area separate from children’s play areas and sanitized after each diaper change.

Comforting a Child

“How to comfort a crying baby”
All babies cry. When a baby can not stop crying here are some things you can do.
Try a new position:
• Place baby face down over your forearm with his head at your elbow and your thumb and fingers wrapped around his thigh.
• Hold baby seated in your hand with his back to your chest and your other hand across his chest wrapping your thumb and fingers around his upper arm.
• Hold the baby high over your shoulder so his stomach is being pressed into your shoulder bone.
• Cradle the baby in your arms holding his tummy to your tummy tightly against you.

“Other ideas”
• Check to see if the baby is sick or in pain.
• Feed the baby slowly and burp often.
• Change the baby’s diaper.
• Wrap the baby in a blanket.
• Play soothing music.
• Gently rock the baby.
• Gently massage the baby’s tummy or back.
• Sing, read or talk softly to the baby.
• Reduce noise, light and movement.
• Walk around with the baby.
• Sway side to side or back and forth while standing up with the baby.

“Comforting ideas for Toddlers and older children”
Give children ideas to help them calm themselves:
• Deep breathing (Be a STAR.)
• Take the child to the classroom (Safe Place) and explain that they may stay in this area until they are calm. Have books, puzzles, pillows, etc. available for the child.
• Reassure the child in a calm voice.
• Give lots of cuddles and hugs.
• Share a private time and read a book, play a game, etc.
• Give a child a special toy for them to hold.
• Listen to the child and respond in a soothing way using simple language the child can understand.
• Allow the child to express their emotions and help them label their feelings.
• Share ways that you use to calm yourself.
• Let the child draw a picture of how they feel.

“Always remain calm and use a soothing tone when helping a child to calm down”