We want ECFE to be a place where you and your child feel safe and healthy. We ask that the following procedures be followed:
Immunizations
Immunization forms must be on file for each child in our ECFE program, including siblings enrolled in sibling care. These forms must be updated yearly.
Attending the program
Parents, guardians, or other significant adults (grandparent, nanny, etc.) must attend the program with their child. By law, children can not come to the program without a parent or guardian. Separation is difficult for young children and consistency is important. For this reason we request that only parents, significant adults, or guardians bring children to class.
Sick children
Sick children should remain at home until they can participate without infecting others. We want our setting to be a safe place for everyone. Children who are no longer infectious but can not be comforted because they are still recovering should not attend either. Children with any of the following symptoms shall not attend classes: fever over 100ºF, runny nose with yellow-green mucus, diarrhea, vomiting, undiagnosed cough, undiagnosed rash, or pink eye. Please allow a 24 hour period to pass following a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or pink eye before children return to ECFE classes. Please call the office if you will be absent (952-988-5000). You are important group members!
Cleaning
Washing hands and cleaning toys are important parts of our program. Disease is carried in mucous and saliva. Please wash your child's hands before snack. This is the most effective means of reducing colds and other illnesses. If you see your child mouthing a toy, place it in the sink to be washed when they are done playing with it. We wash toys with a disinfectant and wipe the table surfaces before and after snack.
Diaper changes
Diaper changing is done in designated areas to prevent the spread of disease. Please wash your hands thoroughly after changing a diaper. Parents are summoned when a child's diaper is messy and needs changing. Please bring your own diapers and other supplies in a labeled diaper bag.
Hazardous weather
Hazardous weather conditions may at times prevent us from holding classes. When Hopkins School District 270 schools are closed or delayed, ECFE classes will not meet. Listen to WCCO radio, 830 AM, for school closings, or go to the main Hopkins School District web site.
Safety drills
Fire, tornado, and safety drills are conducted in school buildings to ensure the safety of everyone.
Solicitations
Selling of any items may be intrusive to some families participating in the program. We ask that you refrain from doing this during class time.
Mandated Reporters
The State of Minnesota has, by law, mandated that all professional teaching staff, nurses, social workers, psychologists, school administrators, those engaged in social services or law enforcement, and their delegates, who have knowledge of or reasonable cause to believe a child is being neglected or physically or sexually abused, shall immediately report the information to the appropriate authorities.