Health & Safety
The health and safety of every child is at the heart of everything we do. We follow Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) requirements and Division of Public Health guidance to keep our classrooms clean, safe, and healthy.
How We Keep Children Safe & Healthy
Background-Checked Staff
Every team member is background-checked and trained per Delaware OCCL requirements, including recognizing the signs of common childhood illnesses.
Secured Entry
Only authorized adults can enter the building. Children are released only to the parents or guardians, emergency contacts, and approved pickups listed on file.
Clean Classrooms
Classrooms, toys, and shared surfaces are cleaned and disinfected daily with child-safe products.
Healthy Habits
Children and staff practice frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and keeping hands away from faces.
Practiced and Prepared
Drills & Training
Fire drills are held monthly as required by the Fire Marshal, and shelter-in-place drills several times a year. All teachers and staff are trained in fire and safety procedures.
Safety We Teach
- Playground safety
- Safety in the center
- Riding safely in cars
- Crossing streets
- Strangers
- Unfamiliar animals
- Stop, drop & roll
- Shelter in place
What We Need From Families
Physicals
A physical exam is required for every new child, completed within one year before the first day. Current physical and immunization records must stay on file for continued enrollment.
Immunizations
Records must be kept current as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. If a child can’t receive an immunization on schedule due to illness, please provide a doctor’s statement.
Daily Health Checks
Teachers check each child’s health on arrival and throughout the day.
Medication
Medication is given only with a signed parent authorization, following center policy.
Our Illness Procedure
- If a child becomes ill during the day, they are separated from the group with proper supervision until a parent or emergency contact can pick them up.
- Children must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to the center.
- Please let us know if your child has a communicable illness. We post the number of cases per room so families can take precautions.
- Please have a backup care plan for days when your child is too sick to attend.
See Our Safety Practices in Person
Tour the center, see our secured entry and classrooms, and ask us anything about keeping your child safe.
