The Health component includes Health, Disabilities, Mental Health, Nutrition, Maintenance, Safety and Security

Health

-The Teachers and Assistant Teachers are trained in First Aid and CPR

-There are two staff members at each site trained in  New York State approved Medication Administration in the Day Care Setting

-A part-time Nurse reviews each child’s medical information.

Disabilities:

-Children who are suspected of having a “special need / disability” are referred by the Health and Disabilities Coordinator to the Committee on Pre-School Special Education/CPSE who diagnose the need and determine what services should be provided, such as an” Integrated Classroom”.

Mental Health

-A Certified Social Worker helps children, parents and staff with Mental Health needs.

Nutrition:

-A part-time Nutritionist plans menus in accordance with the regulations of the Child and Adult Care Food Program/ CACFP

 

Maintenance, Safety and Security

-Each Site employs at least two custodians who are responsible for the maintenance and safety of the facilities, inside and out.

-At least one staff member on each site has a “Certificate of Fitness” from the Fire Department which enables him/her to conduct monthly fire drills.

-There are Security Cameras at each site which record everyone entering the premises.