Early Childhood Family Education ECFE Participant Handbook 2019-2020 | Page 4

Tornado
Parents and children will remain in building and go to designated tornado shelters. Designated shelters include the inner
hallways.
Injuries
The rooms are checked for safety and staff follow safety guidelines and precautions, but occasionally accidents happen
and injuries occur. Any injury which requires doctor’s treatment must be recorded on an accident report form.
If the injury is minor, the ECFE staff will use the first aid kit and notify parent.
For more serious injuries, ECFE staff will immediately notify the parent who will then take charge of the situation. If the
parent is out of the building, 911 will be called.
Socks/Shoes
Safety is our number one priority. New walkers may be in socks, but any child walking comfortably must be in shoes.
Footwear must be worn at all times by staff and students with the exception of non-walkers.
ECFE is a Safe Place for Children
ECFE and school district staff are mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect. Children may not be physically
punished, threatened or spoken to in an abusive manner.
Guests in ECFE
ECFE is a safe place for kids and parents, and having guests in the classroom or the parent room can create discomfort
and confusion. Please consult with your child’s teacher or parent educator if someone other than you (the registered
guardian in the class) plans to attend class in your place.
Registered Participants
All children must be registered and meet the age specification of the class. For example, If you are enrolled in a Multi-Age
class with your two-year-old, and you have a newborn, you may bring your infant into the parenting class with you for up
to 12 weeks. If your baby will be joining the Multi-Age class you must register your baby right away to obtain a spot, or if
it’s an age-specific class and sibling care is available you may register your baby for sibling care.
Non-School Days For Older Children
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Any child that is not registered for the ECFE class cannot attend the class for any reason. On non-school days for older
children, please make other arrangements for that child.
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