Health and Safety

The health and safety of the children is Rosebuds Early Learning Center’s highest priority. We always make sure we create a safe and healthy learning environment. We have policies and procedures set in place that all teachers are trained on monthly.

campus security

We have a keypad entry on our main door and church door with a code that changes every few months
If there is an additional concern, we will change the code more frequently
Employees get a separate code that is changed frequently
Video camera monitoring
There are video cameras in each of the classrooms, hallways, and entry way for added security
We keep all doors locked throughout the day

safe and secure environment

“Open door” policy for parents
Please come in whenever you want!
Teachers do a daily inspection of the classroom to ensure it is free from any hazards
We check toys daily to ensure they are safe and age appropriate
We have protective finger guards on all doors
Each month our Seedlings classroom completes a crib inspection
We have a daily attendance log
All classrooms do “name to face” checks every hour
“Name to face” means a teacher in looking at a list of children’s names/pictures and checking that they are present
We follow an inclement weather policy
Our building and grounds are smoke free
We have a confidentiality policy

health practices

We have monthly meetings with a registered nurse to ensure best practices are being implemented
We have a strict exclusion policy
We always have up-to-date immunization records
We follow CACFP food guidelines for healthy meals and snacks

staff

Staff are trained in both pediatric CPR and first aid within the first 90 days of starting
This is maintained and re-tested every 2 years
Background studies for all those in contact with children
Staff are trained in prevention of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma
Staff are trained monthly on various health and safety polices
Staff completed child development courses throughout the year