Technology & Safety
We strive every day to address the needs of the children and families in our care. Our early learning centers offer high quality security systems. Your child’s health and safety is our highest priority, and we’ve invested in the latest and best technology to ensure that Dr. Day Care is safe and secure location for your child.
Secure Entry System
We offer the most advanced system in the child care industry. Every door is securely locked and the building can only be accessed through a biometric fingerprint scanner or coded password. We utilize a coded password or Procare’s Biometric Fingerprint Check-in Scanner to ensure only authorized caregivers can pick up or drop off children in our centers. To gain access, all visitors must show a picture ID, even those authorized to pick up a child. Our security standards are rigorous and strictly enforced. Only authorized caregivers can pick up or drop off the children in our care.
Video Surveillance Technology
Select Dr. Day Care locations have a video surveillance system. Video surveillance technology is placed in areas of the facility so that children are monitored during play time, education, meals and nap time. Also, to prevent vandalism and theft, video surveillance technology may monitor the outdoor areas. It is extremely important for Dr. Day Care to provide safety for your family and staff. An informational sign informing the public that video surveillance is used will be placed at the main entrance at Dr. Day Care locations with video cameras.
Fire & Emergency Preparation
Emergency procedures for medical, tornado, fire, and crisis management are in place. Dr. Day Care staff are trained on how to handle these situations if they should arise and practice drills according to licensing regulations. Regular fire drills are conducted throughout the year so that our children, staff, and teachers are prepared in the event of an emergency. Each center also has an emergency evacuation plan and a safe location to evacuate to if needed.
Background Checks & Staff Training
Every Dr. Day Care employee receives a thorough and comprehensive fingerprint and background check before entering our classrooms. All teachers must complete 30 hours of early childhood training each year, including infant, child, and adult First Aid and CPR. Every learning center has a registered Nurse and/or Nurse Consultant to assist with any health related concerns.
Screen Time Policy
Screen time is used sparingly for preschool and school age children, extremely rarely for toddlers and never for infants. Screen time is not used to replace interactive play in learning centers such as reading, art, music and movement, etc. When a screen is used, it is always offered as a choice, not a reward and involves active engagement between teachers and children (discussing what is being viewed, etc.)