When you drop your child off at daycare or an early childhood education program, there’s only one thing on your mind: their safety. At The Step by Step School, we understand how difficult it can be to separate from your little one and how important it is to make sure they’re safe, secure, and comfortable when you’re not there to watch over them.
That’s why your child’s safety is our number-one priority at our childcare center in Hoboken, New Jersey. From creating nurturing, supportive classrooms to implementing state-of-the-art security measures, we make no compromises when it comes to ensuring the safety of our students. Read on to discover everything we do to keep your child safe, then schedule a tour to check out our facility for yourself!
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A Safe and Supportive Environment
At The Step by Step School, we strive to create an environment that is both safe and supportive for all of our young students in Hoboken. All of our staff members are trained in the latest educational methods and safety guidelines, and we have policies in place that are designed to protect the children in our care. We believe in developing a culture of safety, so we have strict rules in place that prohibit any kind of mistreatment or neglect. We also have a zero-tolerance policy for any type of discrimination, which is why we actively encourage diversity in our classrooms.
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Standardized Safety Procedures
To help keep our students safe, we have standardized safety procedures that all staff, students, and parents must follow. These include:
- Routine emergency training for all staff.
- Students will only be dismissed when parent/guardian identity is confirmed by an administrator.
- Student pick-up by anyone else must be cleared in advance.
- Experienced early childhood educators who are certified in CPR and First Aid.
- And more — please contact us with any other questions about our safety measures!
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Advanced Security Protocols
Safety and security go hand-in-hand, which is why we have also taken measures to bolster the security of our early learning center in Hoboken. Here are just a few, but keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive:
- All classrooms are equipped with lock-down door barriers and window blinds.
- An integrated alarm system that sends a distress signal to the Hoboken Police Department.
- Closed-circuit video and audio monitoring of all classrooms and common areas (bathrooms excluded).
- An active security guard who patrols the premises.
- Secure check-in/check-out software.
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School Safety Tips To Teach Your Child
In addition to our own safety and security procedures, there are several school safety tips that you can teach your child to help keep them protected. Here are some to get started:
- Always be aware of your surroundings and who is around you.
- If you feel unsafe at any time, tell a trusted adult immediately.
- Don’t share your personal information with anyone you don’t know.
- Call 911 in an emergency.
- Never leave your backpack unattended.
- Don’t take anything from strangers.
- It’s okay to say “no” if you feel uncomfortable.
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At The Step by Step School, your child’s safety is our utmost priority. Before enrolling your child in one of our daycare or preschool programs, we encourage you to take a tour of our center in Hoboken. We’ll show you around and demonstrate how we keep our kids safe!
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