Medical requirements

We adhere to state and local regulations regarding immunization records for your child. Such records are to be kept current. Validated proof of immunization should be submitted as your child receives new immunizations or booster shots.

Medication

When administering medication, our primary concern is the health and safety of the child.  We will administer Doctor prescribed or over the counter age appropriate medication. We will not administer expired or non age appropriate medication unless we have medical authorization as required by law. An authorization form must be signed by the parent/guardian for us to administer medication and for no more than ten continuous days unless accompanied by a medical authorization. Prescription medication MUST have the child’s name and dosage appearing on the bottle. All medication is kept locked and away from the children’s reach. In case of emergency at least one of our staff is CPR trained. In all situations we will follow instructions of the poison control center or physician in providing first aid procedures and/or administering emergency medications.       

Illness

Children who are ill may not attend the school. If your child becomes ill while attending school we will notify you for his/her immediate pick up. Some of the symptoms but not limited to are:

•               Fever of 100F or higher

•               Contagious skin or eye infection

•               Diarrhea (three or more times in the

         course of two hours)

•               Vomiting

If your child is sent home with fever he/she must be fever free for at least 24 hours before returning to school. State law requires that parents be notified in case their child becomes exposed to certain contagious diseases. This will be done through the posting of a notice at the school. In case your child becomes infected with a contagious disease please notify the school immediately, so that families of children exposed to the contagious disease are notified.                           

 Biting

Young children usually bite as a result of their inability to communicate, or as a response to another child taking away their toy. In such case the child receiving the bite will be comforted and the bite area will be cleaned to prevent infection and the parent will be notified in writing. The biter will be redirected. His/her parents will also be notified of the event. Most children stop biting soon after these actions have been taken. For the children who continue to bite, it might become necessary to remove from the center, for a short period of time or even permanently.         

Toilet training

If you are in the process of toilet training your child please let us know so that we can do the same. We cannot toilet train children without parental assistance.

Food and nutrition

Except for infants we provide all day students with two snacks and a meal each day. All snacks and meals are planned to meet the nutritional requirements of children. Menus are provided in the monthly newsletter. In case you do not want for your child to have certain items on the menu please notify us.

Rest time

All children up to age five who spend a full day at the school are required to rest for two hours.

Child abuse

We are required by law to report any suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect. In some cases we are directed not to notify the parents of such report. Please understand we are legally obligated to comply with these guidelines.