The physical layout of rooms at MTKids Learning Centers take into account the fact that your child will eat, play and sleep in that room. The layout of the room has therefore tremendous impact on your child’s self-confidence and sense of comfort. Furthermore, a clean room also enables teachers effectively perform the duties entrusted to her/him. To get a feel on how our rooms are maintained, we strongly urge each parent to visit our facilities whenever time permits.
Food Regulations
The center provides breakfast, hot lunch from a caterer, and A PM snacks daily for the children. Our menus are planned to be nutritionally well balanced, attractive and appealing to the children. We require that you do not send your children to the center with foods and drinks. If by any reason, a parent decides to provide food for their child to share with classmates, it must be purchased, not home made. This is in accordance with both local and state health regulation laws. All children at the center will be given nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack including milk, fresh fruits and vegetables. If a child has an allergy, a doctor ‘s note is required . Parents are to provide infant formula for the new born babies.
Playground/Outdoor Activities
We go outdoors everyday unless:
- The temperature is less than 30 degrees Fahrenheit with the wind chill.
- The heat index is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- There is a steady rain, lightening, thunderstorm or tornado watch.
- There is a wind advisory or ozone alert.
The length of outdoor time may be modified according to weather conditions.
Field Trips
Our field experiences are planned to enhance the Project work being done in the classroom. We often visit “experts” in our community to further explore our interests. Family members are always welcome to accompany us on any trips. As our finances allow, we go on field trips as a Center. A bus service, specializing in transporting children, is hired for these occasions. We have an adult available for every two children on trips to more public and heavily populated locations. When you enroll your child, you will be asked to sign a form giving the center permission to take your child on walks in the neighborhood
Cleanliness
Cleaning And Disinfecting
To prevent the spread of germs MTKids Learning Center adheres to strict rules to maintain a clean environment:
1. Hand Washing : All our teachers are required to wash their hands as well as those of children in their cares. 2. Cleaning And Disinfecting Surfaces are kept disinfected. The same goes to toys that children keep in their mouths. Besides disinfecting surfaces, bleach/water solution is constantly use for thorough cleaning.
Hand-Washing Procedure
Children and adults are required to wash their hands frequently with soap and water. Hands are washed:
- Upon arrival.
- Before and after meals.
- After using the toilet.
- After handling animals.
- When moving from one room to another.
- After blowing their nose.
- After touching items soiled with body fluids (blood, vomit, etc.).
- Before and after cooking experiences.
- After outdoor play.
Proper hand washing procedure is posted at each sink.
Safety Procedures
Teachers have been trained in children’s CPR and First Aid. All classes
participate in regularly scheduled fire and tornado drills. Safety procedures
outlined by IL Dept. of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the local health department are followed at Mountain Top Kids to ensure the safety of children.
Prevent Diseases
All our employees have been subjected to a physical examination that includes among other things tuberculosis and state-mandated tests. No employee is allowed to work sick. The same goes for all our children who must provide health record testifying to conditions such as allergies, chronic diseases and susceptibilities. The children health records are confidential; accessible by the Director only in case of emergency.