Our exemption, our numbers and our routines

License

Adults to children

• 1:81 adult to 8 children

  2-year-olds

  Group size: 16

• 1:101 adult to 10 children

  3-year-olds

  Group size: 20

• 1:101 adult to 10 children

  4-year-olds

  Group size: 20

Staff checks and training

• Background checks
• CPR and first aid
• Mandated reporter training
• Food handler training

Safety routines

• Arrival and pickup

  A teacher greets each child at the side door and signs them in. At pickup a child goes only with the adults on your list, and we ask for ID until we know you.

• The building

  Once drop-off ends the education wing's outside door is locked, and visitors ring the bell and sign in at the office. Church members use the other end of the building.

• Discipline

  A teacher gets down to a child's level, says what is happening and offers another way. We don't use physical punishment, and we don't shame a child. You get our discipline policy in writing before the first day.

• Allergies and snacks

  Tell us about allergies at the tour; we ask privately once you enroll. We ask families not to send nuts, and the morning snack is simple.

• Illness

  A child with a fever or a contagious illness stays home. If a child becomes ill at school, we call you right away, and a teacher stays close until you arrive.

• Drills and headcounts

  We practice fire and storm drills with every room, and we count heads whenever children move between the room and the playground.