The license, the adults and the routines

• 1:151 adult to 15 children5 to 12 years · Group size: 30

Up to 30 children

with 2 adults

60

Ages 5 years to 12 years

• Background checks
• CPR and first aid
• Mandated reporter training
• Food handler training
• Medication training

• Sign-in and pickup

  Each child is signed in at the front table. At pickup the child leaves only with an adult on your list, and we ask for photo ID from anyone we haven't met.

• Allergies and medicine

  Tell us about allergies on the tour; we ask for the details privately once you register. Medicine is given only with your written permission, by a staff member trained to give it.

• Headcounts and the floor

  We count heads whenever the group moves between the floor, the homework tables and the door. Balls and ropes are put away after each game, and the floor is checked before children play.

• When a child is ill

  A child with a fever or a contagious illness stays home. If a child feels ill here, we call the first person on your list and a staff member stays close until you arrive.

• Drills

  We walk through fire drills and a shelter drill with the children, and the exits stay clear of equipment.

• Heat, smoke and weather

  On dry days part of the afternoon goes outside. When it is wet, very hot, very cold or smoky, the whole afternoon stays in the hall, and summer water breaks come at set times.