Neglect – failing to provide for a child’ s basic needs( i. e., food, clothing, shelter, hygiene, education, medical care, and supervision). Although any type of maltreatment may be found alone, they often occur in combination. SELC STAFF ARE ALL TRAINED, MANDATED REPORTERS – IF WE HAVE GOOD REASON TO SUSPECT CHILD NEGLECT OR MALTREATMENT, WE MUST PER THE LAW REPORT SUCH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES( DCF). DCF Child Abuse / Neglect Hotline # 1-800-842-2288
BOE Policy # 5141.4- Reporting of Child Abuse, Neglect and Sexual Assault
SAFETY NAEYC Standard 10B. 19
Ensuring the safety of every child in our care is our priority. If for any reason, the center staff suspects that either alcohol or drugs impair an individual who is driving a child from the center, we will ask you to find a suitable driver. If this request is refused, the local police and the Department of Children and Families( DCF) will be notified immediately.
Throughout the year, different types of drills are implemented to ensure our students and staff are prepared for emergencies.
• Fire evacuation
• Secure the school
• Lockdown
• Shelter in place
• Bus evacuation Staff keep emergency contact sheets with them in the event of an emergency preventing access to the building, so that we can make contact and outline steps for reunification.
RECORDS & CONFIDENTIALITY
All information in a child’ s education and health file is confidential and will not be released or distributed without written consent from a custodial guardian.
• Only those directly related to implementing or monitoring a child’ s progress can see the files.
• The Stowe Early Learning Center staff has access to the files but may not remove any materials or breach confidentiality.
• Families may review their children’ s records within two( 2) business days following a request.
• Requests should be addressed to the Director and / or nurse.
• We are a component of the Enfield Public Schools Board of Education, and as such, educational and health records are started for each child. Your child’ s school records will be forwarded to the respective kindergarten that he / she will attend. Guardians must sign a written release form before any records are sent to any school system other than Enfield.
REVISED 2025 12 Family Handbook