SCHOOL PROCEDURES

Classroom Safety

Ensuring the safety of your children is our number one priority at Head Start. We want your child/children to feel safe at school and get the best education possible.

Classroom Emergency

Classroom staff are certified in CPR and administering first aid.

In case of an emergency we will contact you or your emergency contact in addition to any of these necessary resources below:

  • Emergency Services (9-1-1)
  • Emergency room or clinic
  • Poison Control
  • Health Consultant at Head Start, a Registered Nurse
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LOOK FOR THESE SIGNS

BEFORE SENDING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL

TEMPERATURE

An oral temperature over 101º – or 100º if taken under the arm.

THROAT PAIN

A painful red throat, even if no fever is present or a deep hacking cough.

CONGESTION

Severe congestion. Difficulty breathing or untreated wheezing.

ADDITIONAL SIGNS

  • Vomiting (more than one time in 24 hours)
  • Diarrhea (runny, watery or bloody stools. This could be a serious sign and may need medical attention immediately)
  • Complaints of a stiff neck/headache with one or more of the above symptoms.
  • Thick green drainage from the nose along with sinus pressure, fever and tiredness.
  • Yellow discharge from the eyes.
  • An unusual yellow coloring to the skin or eyes.
  • Cuts or openings on the skin that are pus-filled or oozing.
  • Live lice.
  • A contagious disease. if you know or suspect your child is contagious with a disease then call Family services or a doctor.
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