Policies and Handbook

CDC

• Drop off is from 7:30 am until 9:00 am.
• Children must be escorted by a parent/guardian/caregiver to join their class each day upon arrival. Please ensure one of the JSU CDC staff acknowledges your arrival prior to leaving your child.
• If your child cannot be here by 9:00 am, you may bring them but not until 2:00 pm.
• You may pick up your child at any time of the day; however, if you need to pick up during naptime, please call the center to let us know.
• Parent/guardian/caregiver is responsible for signing out their child each day. Please ensure one of the JSU CDC staff knows you are departing for the day.

Late Pick-Up

• The CDC closes at 6:00 pm. If a child is not picked up by 6:00 pm, a $25.00 late fee will be charged to the family's account. Beginning at 6:15 pm., an additional $15.00 per child will be charged to the account for every 15-minute increment. 

Release of Children

• Only a child's parent/guardian or adults previously approved by parent/guardian will be permitted to take a child from the JSU CDC. Parent/guardian may update the initial information provided at the time of enrollment when necessary.
• All adults will be asked to provide photo identification and pick up authorization will be confirmed by a JSU CDC Administrator prior to the release of a child.

Health and Safety

In accordance with Child Care Licensing Regulations, children will be excluded from the JSU CDC when exhibiting any of the following symptoms:

• Temperatures over 101 degrees

Diaper Cream/Topical Over the Counter (OTC) Ointments/Insect Repellent and Sunscreen

• Families who give consent to the JSU CDC to apply diaper cream and other topical OTC ointment, including insect repellent and sunscreen, must complete and sign an authorization form as required by Alabama Minimum Standards.
• The product shall be in the original container and labeled with the child's first and last name. All products must be labeled with purchase month and year. Any known adverse reactions to previous product use must be disclosed on the authorization form. Forms must be updated annually. If the sunscreen, insect repellent, or other product does not expire, we recognize that these products are designed to last up to 3 years.

Minor Injuries

• In the event that your child experiences a minor injury (scrape, bruise, bump, etc.) while in attendance at the JSU CDC, a trained staff member will administer First Aid consisting of cleaning the area, applying ice, and a bandage if necessary. The JSU CDC Administration, Lead, and Auxiliary Teachers are certified in First Aid and CPR. When a child experiences a serious injury or allergic reaction, the JSU CDC will call 911 first and notify the family next. For emergencies, families must keep the JSU CDC informed of changes in work and home phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses. Should a child require transport by ambulance, a teacher will accompany him/her or follow the ambulance to the hospital. A JSU CDC staff person will remain with the child until his/her family has reached the hospital.
• All incidents resulting in an injury to a child will be recorded on an Incident Report Form. Families must review and sign the form when they pick up their child and will receive a copy for their records. When children sustain injury on the face or head or are bitten by another child, families will receive a phone call from the child's teacher or member of the JSU CDC Administration prior to receiving the Incident Report.

Allergy Policy and Procedures