Yes, children go outside twice daily, and sometimes more weather permitting. Our playground is equipped with safe and age-appropriate equipment for the children to enjoy with their friends. The majority of our schools also offer outdoor learning environments where children tend to their own garden.

• Individual access codes at the front door
• Cameras in our classrooms in some schools
• First-Aid and CPR certified teachers and staff members
• Routine fire drills and secured safety plans

For their own health, and to reduce the spread of communicable illness, children will be sent home if they have any of the following symptoms:

• A temperature of 100.0 F
• Have vomited and have other symptoms or
• Have vomited more than once in a day
• Have diarrhea (more than one incident)
• Severe coughing – getting red or blue in the face or makes a high-pitched, croupy or whooping sound after coughing
• Difficult or rapid breathing (especially in infants under 6 months)
• Yellowish skin or eyes
• Exhibiting symptoms of pinkeye
• Unusual spots or rashes
• Sore throat or trouble swallowing
• Infected skin patch(es)
• Unusually dark, tea-colored urine
• Grey or white stool
• Headache or stiff neck
• Severe itching of the body or scalp (maybe a symptom of lice or scabies)

If your child has other symptoms that do not require them to be isolated, or if they simply “do not feel well,” parents will be called to keep them informed. The parent may decide to take the child home but will not be required to do so.

Upon enrollment, each family will be provided a code to enter the building. Children must be escorted into the school and we will assume responsibility for the child after the parent has signed in and released the child to a staff member.

Not all schools have cameras in their classrooms, but for those that do they are monitored throughout the day and recordings are kept by our IT department. Contact your local school to inquire about their camera set up.

Under normal circumstances, parents are encouraged to drop in and visit, eat lunch with or simply say hi to their child while at the school. And, we offer different opportunities for parent involvement throughout the year. However, given current circumstances, we are limiting visitors in our schools. Please discuss any concerns with your school Director.

All schools are fully licensed and inspected on a regular basis to ensure they are in compliance with regulations and ratio. The ratios vary by classroom but follow all state and local licensing guidelines. Contact your local school to inquire about classroom specific ratios.

Most of our schools use KidReports, which is an online communication tool. Teachers update the app throughout the day to keep you informed of everything your child is doing and learning, from meals to potty breaks to exceptional education, this app will give you real-time peace of mind.

Under normal circumstances, our doors are always open to parents, and throughout the year parents will have the opportunity to join us for special events such as birthday/holiday celebrations and community/charity events. However, given current circumstances, all school visits should be discussed with your school Director.