• An adult must escort children into the classroom and be certain the teacher and at least one working adult are present before leaving. When leaving, an adult must escort children out and must notify the teacher or working parent of the departure if other than at the end of class. Kingston Coop Preschool cannot be responsible for children on the preschool grounds who are not escorted in.
• Activities in the kitchen and with tools must be strictly supervised. When children use hazardous tools or equipment they must be supervised by an adult (i.e. food preparation tools, carpentry tools etc.). Furniture must be arranged for traffic flow around activities and for safe escape in case of fire.
• Hot liquids such as coffee and tea are not allowed in the classroom or music room when children are present.
• All materials used by children should be evaluated for age appropriateness and degree of risk.
• All cleaning supplies and other hazardous material must be kept in locked cupboards out of reach of children.
• Floors are to be kept free of spills, toys, paper and other tripping hazards.
• Any adult discovering a safety hazard (i.e. broken toys, equipment, health hazard etc.) shall report the problem to the teacher. Remedial action shall be taken as soon as possible.

Kingston Cooperative Preschool prohibits the use of tobacco products in the school buildings, on school grounds or in parking lots at any school activity or function on school property. The ban on the use of tobacco products applies to parents, teachers and the general public and is in effect when school is in session.

• Each work or play area is to be evaluated as to the safe limits of occupation for intended use and only the appropriate number of children will be allowed in each area.
• Building blocks should be stacked no higher than the shortest child in the play area to prevent injury to the head.
• Running indoors is not safe. Allow walking only to prevent trips, falls and collisions.
• All tools and materials must be put away after use so others will not trip or have to work in a messy place.
• Only items designed for playing catch may be thrown. Children must be taught to be sure their friend is expecting to play catch before throwing an object.
• No child shall be left alone with only one adult at any time.

• There should be a minimum of two adults (teacher plus one parent) with the children at all times, including drop-off and pick-up.
• Children should notify an adult when going to the restroom and may close the door for privacy. When an adult accompanies any child other than their own to the bathroom, the door must remain open.
• Upon arrival and departure please escort your child to and from the preschool classrooms. Children may not be dropped off in the parking lot or at the foot of the stairs.
• Children will be excused one at a time to their parent or other previously authorized adult. If you wish to have your child excused to an alternative adult, please complete a child release form and advise the teacher.
• Please wait for your child in the hallway at the close of preschool. The door will be opened and children will be dismissed individually.
• Siblings and other family members may visit for a short period of time (approximately 15 minutes). Parents will be expected to supervise child and avoid distracting the class.

• Children, employees, participants or parents in the preschool must meet all local and state Health Department immunization requirements.
• Children with a known or suspected communicable disease are not permitted to attend school (such as green or yellow mucus, fever, vomiting or diarrhea).
• Any child who is or becomes ill must be removed from the classroom to a separate area and the parent will be notified to come and take the child home. Children will be welcome back to school only when deemed non-contagious by the child’s doctor, health department or teacher.
• Clean paper towels and tissues will always be available.
• Children must wash their hands before playing with toys, after toileting and before and after snack. Soap and running water shall be used. Other sanitary methods approved by the State Health Department will be practiced.
• Precautions must be taken to avoid insects and rodents. Remember to do this in a way that is safe for children. Insect and rodent problems are eliminated by professionals in a manner consistent with the safety of children.
• Rooms must be kept clear of clutter and cleaned before each session.
• Floors must be swept daily.
• General cleaning of rooms and toys must be done at least once a month.
• Toys and other objects that have been in a child’s mouth must be placed in the “Mouth Bucket” then cleaned with a bleach solution and air dried.

Activity areas must be checked monthly for toys and furniture needing repair. The building, grounds and facilities shall be inspected quarterly and safety hazards reported to the person responsible for maintenance and repair. The checklist included in the Risk Management manual shall be used to record quarterly inspections and kept on file for a period of seven years. Each quarter an inspection report shall be submitted to the President of the Cooperative Board. A report must be filed yearly with the sponsoring institution.