Children blossoming in a nurturing environment 

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.

center 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

COVID updates

• We​ are continuing and increasing handwashing throughout the day
• We have minimized use of shared supplies
• We follow all CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and supplies
• Health checks are completed upon arrival and throughout the day
• Staff are assigned to one group of children and remain with those children throughout the week, as much as possible
  
• Increased guidelines for exclusion of children and staff when sick