FAQs

What are your HEALTH & safety protocols related to covid-19?

  • Intensive cleaning and sanitizing throughout the day – paused sensory tables, playdoh, soft items and sandbox.

  • Children’s temperatures taken upon arrival, lunchtime and after nap. Health screening upon arrival.

  • Door drop off and pick up – Staggered times for drop off and pickup.

  • Teacher training on updated Health and Safety Protocols.

  • Staff temperature taken upon arrival.

  • Hand washing protocol for staff and children.

  • All staff required to wear masks.

  • Social distancing as much as possible.

  • Nap time adjustments – alternating head to toe or toe to toe, bedding sent home nightly to be laundered.

  • Outdoor time extended.

  • Stay home if you are sick.

  • Dedicated sick space – where administrator/teacher can care for the child until family member can pickup.

  • FSP full health care protocol can be emailed to you at any time. Please ask a teacher for more details.

What should my child bring to preschool?

We ask all children to bring in a change of seasonally appropriate clothes including shoes and underwear. If your child is not potty trained, please supply diapers or pull ups and wipes. We require that parents have their child bring their own blanket and pillow for rest-time. Children also need to bring their lunch with a drink in a lunchbox . Please label all items with your child’s name.

Is there a student/teacher ratio?

We are a RI DCYF licensed preschool. According to regulations, the student teacher ratio is:

  • Toddler room 6:1

  • 3 year olds 9:1

  • 4 Year olds 10:1

  • 5 year olds 12:1

Can I call the Center to inform the staff that someone other than those on my child’s authorized pickup list is going to pick-up my child?

For security and safety reasons we cannot allow additions to the authorized pick-up list to be made via phone or email. You must fill out the necessary forms BEFORE anyone else can take your child. We cannot take changes in the authorized pickup list via phone or email.

Is the staff trained in CPR and First aid?

Our staff is trained regularly in CPR and first aid as required by the state of RI.

What is your discipline policy?

Discipline is administered through positive reinforcement, redirection and reflection and by setting clear limits. Should a child exhibit inappropriate behavior, he/she is approached by a teacher to discuss the child’s behavior. If necessary, the child is then escorted to a designated “reflection” area in the classroom based on the age of the child-no longer than one minute per year. This allows the child to reflect on his/her actions before returning to the group. There is continuous supervision by staff during redirection.