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
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