Safety & Security

We are meticulous about more than 4,000 details, so you don’t have to think about one. The safety of our students and families is the foundation everything else rests on. A safe, secure learning environment is our number one priority.

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Video surveillance at every front entry
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Fire drills at every campus
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Daily standards upheld
Security Is #1

Tools That Keep Children Safe

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Watch Me Grow™ Video Monitoring

Our in-house video system at every campus streams classroom cameras to a monitor in the welcome area or principal’s office.

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LifeVac™

An upper airway clearing device on every campus, with all teachers and administrators trained to use it.

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Alert One™ Emergency Pendants

A wearable emergency pendant and base station at every campus let staff call for help with the press of a button, for rapid emergency response.

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Secure Entry Keypads

Every campus entrance is secured with a keypad, giving families and staff safe, controlled access.

Our safeguards include

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Keypad entry at all campuses
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Immediate 911 contact in an emergency
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FBI fingerprint, background, and criminal history checks for all staff
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Name-to-face checks at key transitions throughout the day
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Child check alarms in all vehicles transporting children
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Reverse warning systems in all vehicles
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CPR and first aid certified staff and instructors
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A dedicated Safety Compliance Officer at each campus
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Outdoor canopies with 98% UV protection
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Fenced playgrounds behind the building, away from streets and parking
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A documented emergency plan in place at all times
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Woman in professional attire taking notes on clipboard at playground

Emergency Preparedness

Our Emergency Preparedness Plan is in place at every campus. It details how we handle a range of emergencies, prepares staff to act quickly, and keeps families informed. It works alongside the safety lessons built into our classroom curriculum.

How We Prepare

A few of the many layers in place to prevent and respond to emergencies.

Building Features and Layout

Keypad-locked front doors, 24/7 entry cameras, a front-facing principal’s office, and playgrounds behind the building.

Faculty Training

All staff complete safety training at hire, renewed annually, including CPR/First Aid and our emergency plan.

Detailed Emergency Plans

Plans for lockdowns, severe weather, fire, and evacuation are shared with responders. Every campus has an emergency kit.

Regular Drills

Monthly fire drills and quarterly severe weather and lockdown drills. Evacuation maps are posted in every room.

Parent Communication

In an emergency, we update families through our parent communication app, website, and campus Facebook pages.

Always Improving

We regularly review our procedures to keep our care and security current.