Panic Button Alarm and Monitoring
Panic Alarm Buttons are strategically posted around the center. These Panic Button Alarms, also monitored by Dynamark Monitoring, will directly notify the CT State Police Department of a safety emergency. If a Panic Button Alarm is activated, it immediately puts our center into a Lockdown Emergency. Upon hiring, all staff are made aware of our Panic Alarm Buttons and their locations.
Fire Drills
Fire Drills are held periodically to ensure that the children and staff are comfortable in the procedures we have in place should an evacuation be necessary. Our Fire Detection Alarm monitoring company, Dynamark Monitoring, will be notified when we conduct these drills. Upon hiring, all staff is trained on our Fire Preparedness and Emergency Policy.
Lockdown Drills
Lockdown Drills are held periodically to ensure the children and staff are comfortable in the procedures we have in place should a lockdown be necessary. Our Panic Button Alarm monitoring company, Dynamark Monitoring, will be notified when we conduct these drills. Upon hiring, all staff is trained on our Lockdown and Evacuation Policies.
CPR and First Aid Training
Every 2 years, our staff is trained and certified in CPR and First Aid by a licensed professional as part of our Professional Development. Every classroom will have at least one certified staff member in the room at all times.
EPI Pen and Medication Administration Training
Staff members are trained in the Administration of Medication every 3 years, and Epi-Pens (premeasured commercially prepared injectable medications) every year, by a physician, physician’s assistant, APRN or RN. At no time is an untrained staff member allowed to administer prescription medications.
Driver Safety Training
We are very happy to be able to have two vehicles used to transport children to/from local elementary schools, as well as on local field trips throughout the year. Our drivers are required to take a 6 hour Driver Safety Recertification Course annually. Along with this course, our drivers also participate in an annual driver observation conducted by our Administrator, have an annual review of their driving record, driver qualification checks performed twice a month, and a medical evaluation every 2 years.
Our vehicles also have extensive safety and care requirements. Quarterly oil changes are performed on each vehicle, as well as annual mechanical, brakes and tire inspections. Once these inspections are completed by a certified mechanic, the vehicle is then inspected by the Motor Vehicle Department. Before use of a vehicle each day, daily safety checks are performed and recorded utilizing a detailed checklist.
