HOW WE KEEP CHILDREN SAFE

Security

The entrance requires a door code for families and staff. 

This feature protects our children and staff throughout the day.

In addition, there are installed cameras to allow complete monitoring of our facility, ensuring that children and staff are safe and secure.

Visitors are required to present photo identification and sign-in before entering our facility.  

Temperature & Wellness Checks

During drop-off, each child's temperature is checked.

Wellness checks are done regularly for all children

during the day.

Parents are called and/or notified if their child is not feeling well and/or exhibiting symptoms of illness.

Face Masks

Face masks are worn to prevent the spread of germs and illness.

Handwashing

Frequent handwashing with soap and water is practiced throughout the day, including upon arrival, before and after meal prep,

before and after staff breaks, before and after meals, after outdoor play, after classroom activities, after using the bathroom, after

coughing, sneezing and blowing a nose, and before and after handling the classroom pet fish.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

A daily cleaning routine is implemented to clean and disinfect all frequently touched surfaces and objects/materials throughout the day.

These include, but are not limited to, classroom materials,

tables and chairs, bathroom and diapering areas,

food prep areas, light switches, door handles, floors, etc.

Illness

We follow guidance for illness and COVID-19 symptoms, isolation, and quarantine provided by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Playground Safety

The playground area is surrounded by a secured fence and children are actively supervised by staff.

The playground is regularly cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of

germs and illness.

Sleep Safety

Staff conduct regular nap checks during children's rest/nap period and ensure visual contact for every child.  

Emergency Preparedness 

We conduct monthly fire drills and other emergency drills twice a year to practice emergency situations.

First Aid/CPR/AED

All Staff are adult and pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. The classroom and facility are equipped with first aid kits for "boo boos."

Staff who are medication administration certified are

on-site at all times.