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 , as well as 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 in the event of an emergency .
• 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 us 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 people directly related to implementing or monitoring a child ’ s progress are allowed to 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 .
BUS TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
Transportation is limited and may be provided if no other transportation is available . Head Start participates in a contractual agreement with a local school bus company ( Smyth Bus ) and the Enfield Public Schools . Children are secured in their seats with a 5-point restraint system . If transported , your child ’ s bus pick up and drop off location must be consistent . We must have a minimum two-week notice of any change in writing . It may , under some circumstances , be impossible to pick up your child directly in front of your house . Your street may be too narrow for the school bus to maneuver ; however , every attempt is made to plan the bus routes in the best interest of every child . Your cooperation is needed to find what works most effectively .
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