CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Under Minnesota state law, all Adventures Plus staff are mandated reporters and are required to report all suspected physical, emotional and sexual abuse or neglect of children to county child protection and / or the local police.
SNOW DAY AND EMERGENCY CLOSING INFORMATION
All national weather safety procedures will be followed in the event of severe weather. Adventures Plus will be closed in the event of an emergency closing of the school. Listen to local news and check the school district website for Anoka-Hennepin School District closing information. If school starts late, Adventures Plus also starts late.( Example: If school starts two hours late, Adventures Plus opens at 8:30 a. m.)
Adventures Plus does not issue refunds due to temporary closures such as inclement weather, or school closure due to facility and community emergencies.
STAFF
The Adventures Plus staff is the cornerstone of the program’ s overall quality. Qualified Site Coordinators, Site Leaders, and Child Care Assistants will provide a nurturing and safe environment for each child. Adventures Plus provides ongoing training, workshops and resources to aid in the professional development of staff. We encourage you to meet and talk with your staff.
CHILD / STAFF RATIO
The ratio for children to staff in Adventures Plus for the program is approximately one staff for every 15 children.
POLICY FOR RECORDING AND REPORTING ACCIDENTS
In the event of a medical emergency, staff will take the necessary steps in obtaining care for the child. These steps include:
1) Administering first-aid deemed appropriate by staff.
2) Parent / guardian will be informed of accident and first-aid appliced. If appropriate, the parent / guardian may be asked to pick the child up from Adventures Plus.
Severe Medical Emergency( requires immediate care of a physician or paramedic).
1) Staff will contact 911 immediately. Parent / guardian will be contacted directly after 911 call.
2) If parent / guardian cannot be reached, staff will attempt to contact a person listed on the emergency form.
3) In the event that a child need further medical attention, they will be transported to a medical facility. Adventures Plus reserves the right, with assistance of paramedics, to determine if the child will be transported by emergency vehicle.
Because accidents can happen to any child, it is important that we have current phone numbers where a parent / guardian can be reached during the day, as well as the numbers for the persons you have listed as emergency contacts. The parent / guardian will be responsible for any expenses incurred due to a child’ s injury.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
PAdventures Plus does not allow children to bring toys and personal items from home. A special day may be arranged by staff for show-and-tell when children may bring a special toy from home. Adventures Plus is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal items.
Adventures Plus is committed to providing students with a safe, secure, and positive environment. The use of portable electronic devices can compromise this goal; therefore, must be regulated. Electronic devices must be concealed and powered off during regular operations of the program. This includes cell phones and any devices that have messaging, gaming, or app capability including smart watches and handheld gaming systems. Parents / guardians are advised that the best way to contact their child in an emergency during program time is by calling the Adventures Plus office.
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