Children's Health, Safety and Security

• Our high-quality playground equipment is safe, sturdy and tested monthly by our facilities technicians to ensure it is secure and in good working order.
• We have safe fall zones with soft landing areas if your child takes a tumble.
• All outside play areas are wrapped in secure fencing.

• We assess every child’s health by talking with parents and monitoring for symptoms during the course of each child’s day with us. We increase assessment during flu season.
• We notify parents when a child does not feel well to help prevent an illness from spreading.

• We clean our centers each day with safe, non-toxic cleaning products.
• Cleaning supplies are locked safely out of reach of children.
• While other child care providers clean toys each evening, Newstead sanitizes toys throughout the day to help prevent the spread of germs.
• We encourage children to wash their hands throughout the day by singing songs and teaching lessons about health and hygiene.
• Diapering is conducted in an area separate from children’s play areas.

• We have strict policies for administering medication to your child to ensure they are protected.
• Based on new research about healthy practices for infants and toddlers, we require a doctor’s note for any medication, prescription or over the counter, given to a child under 2 years to ensure safety.

• Our centre is secured so that only authorized staff and families may enter.
• Safe, secure perimeters ensure that children can enjoy outdoor play safely.
• We use safety gates, window guards (except fire escapes) and cap electrical outlets.
• Our centre includes smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
• Radiators and heaters are covered to prevent your child from touching something hot.

We have dedicated, friendly caregivers who are trained in child development, early-childhood education or a related field.

• We conduct criminal background checks to ensure trustworthy staff and passionate teachers provide the best care and education for your child.
• Our staff and teachers are trained in first aid and CPR.

• We are serious about training for earthquakes, fires and lockdown situations.
• We have an emergency evacuation plan
• We don’t just have a plan, we regularly test and train so our people are ready.

• All perishable food is refrigerated.
• Our menu is planned by a registered dietitian so your child eats nutritious foods.
• We welcome breastfeeding mothers, and we have careful policies for separating breast milk from formula.

Only pre-approved people with photo identification may pick-up your child.