SAFETY & SECURITY

Ensuring the safety and security of all the children at Children of America is top-of-mind for all our teachers and administrators. We know this and have taken strict measures to ensure that our infrastructure reflects this philosophy.

We utilize one of the most advanced security management software programs in the market today. This starts with security systems at the door, where parents use a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to gain entry to the building. Visitors simply ring the doorbell and are greeted by the administrative staff before entry is allowed. Once inside the center, parents again enter a PIN number onto a touch-pad identification screen. This records each child in or out of the center. Through this system, staff members are able to monitor who drops off and picks up each child. Children are only released to those individuals listed on enrollment records and confirmed by identification check.

Another added value to our security is our Internet access monitoring system, AlwaysCloseBy.com, means you're just a click away from seeing your child's daily activities, no matter where you may be. Access your child's daily activities by simply using the net.

We would also like to point out that our play areas use a rubberized surface or soft synthetic turf instead of wood chips, sand or gravel, which cushions the tumbles that little ones take. For a comprehensive list of safety measures we take please read below.

How We Certify Our Safe & Secure Environment

• We encourage children to wash their hands throughout the day.
• We sanitize toys throughout the day to help prevent the spread of germs.
• Diapering is conducted in an area separate from children's play and eating areas.
• We clean our centers each day with safe, non-toxic cleaning products.
• Our floors are cleaned by certified cleaning vendors.
• Cleaning supplies are locked safely out of reach of children.

• We contact parents when a child does not feel well to help prevent an illness from spreading.
• We assess every child's health by communicating with parents and monitoring for the symptoms of each child, we increase assessment during flu season.

• Medications are stored securely out of the reach of children.
• We have strict policies for administering medication to your child to ensure they are protected.

• Our schools are secured with a PIN (personnel identification number) so that only authorized staff and families may enter.
• All perimeters are locked and secured to ensure that children can enjoy outdoor play safely.
• Safe, secure perimeters ensure that children can enjoy outdoor play safely.
• We use safety gates and cap electrical outlets.
• Our centers include smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

• Outside gates are locked and monitored for ultimate safety.
• Our outside play areas use a rubberized surface or soft synthetic turf instead of wood chips, sand or gravel which cushions the tumbles that little ones take.
• Our high-quality playground equipment is safe, sturdy and tested regularly by our facilities technicians to ensure it is secure and in good working order.
• All outside play areas are secure with a strong fence system.

• Children of America drivers undergo stringent testing and are trained in defensive driving skills.

• Our staff and teachers are trained in first aid and CPR.
• We have dedicated caregivers who are trained in child development, early-childhood education or a related education field.
• We conduct criminal background checks to ensure trustworthy staff and passionate teachers provide the best care and education for your child.

• Our meal plans follow USDA standards so your child eats nutritious foods.
• All perishable food is refrigerated.
• We welcome breastfeeding mothers, and we have careful policies for separating breast milk from formula.

• We train personal in emergency procedures for earthquakes, fires and all crisis situations.
• We have an emergency evacuation plan at each center.

• Only pre-approved (all persons must be noted in child enrollment forms) people with photo identification may pick-up your child.