Sunny Montessori

Environment

We make every effort to maintain an environment that is childproofed and safe for your child according to OCC licensing regulations. This may include the use of outlet covers, cupboard latches, doorknob covers, baby gates, safe storage of hazardous materials, and the like. In addition, no person whose behavior gives reasonable concern for the safety of the children will be allowed on the premises.

To promote a safe environment and quality care, the use of alcohol is not allowed anywhere inside of the Building.

 Security

The center main door lock up all the time, each kid family has their own code to enter, and each time computer system recorded.

Class room always luck up, parents have to knock the door for opening.

First Aid Kit is located in the classroom with all OCC regimented materials.

 Drills/ Evacuation/Relocation

Being prepared for emergencies helps the children to feel less frightened if one were to occur. Our center conducts fire drills monthly, each drill is recorded in a safety log. In case of an actual fire we will follow the Evacuation/Relocation Policy.

Evacuation/Relocation In case of an emergency that requires evacuation and/or relocation, we will assist the children to exit through the back door/ emergency exit, straight to outside of the building. If that door is blocked we will exit through the front door, In any case we will meet on the playground. Children who cannot walk on their own will be carried. Each staff has to know own position/duty.

Attendance will be taken using Daily Connect, then the children will be relocated to a safe location as necessary. The emergency bag and director cell phone, which contains parent phone numbers, will be taken with us. All families will be notified to pick up their children if we are unable to safely return to the center.

 Staff

Background/Fingerprint checks. As mandated by licensing rules, criminal background and fingerprint checks are run on all staff.

CPR/First Aid must be trained before start working and retraining every two years.

 Child Abuse

Our center helps providing the best possible life experiences for the children. All staff have been trained to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect course, and under the law we have the right and responsibility to privately interview children at any time, without notice or prior consent, and to observe the physical condition of the children in our care without notice or prior consent. And also have to report any known or reasonably suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to Social Services. Substitute and/or additional caregivers have also been reporters, and are required to report suspected abuse or neglect to Social Services.

Safe Release

 In order to keep your child safe, we will only release a child to his/her parents and to persons listed on the enrollment form. If anyone other than the child's parent or a person listed on the enrollment form is to pick up a child, the director needs to be notified in advance in writing, email or phone call. The person must be at least 18 years old and will be required to show a picture ID before he/she is allowed to pick up the child.

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 Injury

Active children accumulate bumps, bruises, scratches and scrapes often through active play.  Each child be observed for signs of injury upon arrival, and unusual injuries be recorded in the medical log. Superficial injuries, including biting, will be treated with soap and water, a Band-Aid and/or ice as needed, and lots of TLC. All injuries requiring treatment are logged in a medical journal; parents have access to medical log entries concerning their child.

If a serious injury, we will call 911 and Parents will be contacted as soon as possible after calling911. If a parent cannot be reached immediately the emergency contact person on the enrollment form will be notified.

 Lock Down/Loss of Services

In the event that we are told to lock down, the children will be taken to a safe spot and we will stay there until it is safe to leave.  Parents will be contacted to pick up their children when it is safe to do so.

If the center loses the use of heat, water, electricity, or telephone service at any time during the day, we will evaluate the situation to see whether care can be provided without undue loss of quality. If safe, quality care cannot be provided under the circumstances, we will notify each family to pick up their child as soon as possible, and the center will remain closed until safe, quality care can be provided. For such situations payment in full is due for days that the center is closed due to loss of services.

.Severe Weather

The weather such as heavy snowfall, ice, freezing rain, sleet, mixed precipitation, etc. Most time we will fellow AA county public school schedule, however a message will sent to each parent as soon as possible.

If snow, ice, or other severe weather begins, worsens, or is expected to worsen during the day, the center may close early and parents will be contacted to pick up their children.

Tuition credit is not given for severe weather and power outage closures and/or delays.

 Sun Safety

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun causes sunburn, skin damage and increases the risk of skin cancer. To promote good health, safety and protection from harmful ultraviolet rays, sunscreen will be used regularly during all outside activities. Parents need bringing child’s own sunscreen to the center.