Choose an Environmentally Aware Safe Preschool
Choosing a safe preschool is one of the most important decisions to make when deciding where your child will spend most of their early years.
Sending your children to preschool immediately exposes them to countless risks to their health that may not have been present in your home. It is essential that the preschool you choose is aware of these risks. The usual complaint from mothers when their children start preschool is that their children are experiencing more colds and flu symptoms. This is because they are in close contact with each other. Work and play areas, rest areas, and especially eating and bathroom areas, have to be kept meticulously clean in order to prevent the spread of germs between these little darlings.
Little children explore their environment by using all their senses. They will climb and crawl, touch and taste. A safe preschool will allow for these experiences while maintaining a hygienic space. Even the fussiest pre-schooler is messy and not altogether capable of staying clean.
In the past harsh cleaning products were used, these were basic and served their purpose. Now there is a new awareness of the toxicity of the products. Not only are new and more toxic chemicals being produced, but seemingly harmless products can become dangerous when used in conjunction with others. An awareness of the chemicals in products is essential for the health of children and care givers.
There are safe alternatives to harsh chemicals and it is vital that we start using these in our homes and schools. Our safe preschool uses only non-toxic environmentally friendly cleaning products. The flooring at Parkland Children’s Academy flooring cannot grow bacteria. This prevents germs from lingering and spreading. It is the same anti-bacterial flooring that is used in modern hospitals and requires no harmful cleaning chemicals.
Rubber flooring inside reduces the possibility of bumps and bruises, and the pour in place rubber surface prevents low impact injuries. This surface also eliminates the danger of your child putting wood chips or rubber pellets in their mouth and getting splinters. Parklands has Jonti-Craft furniture, which is recognized in the industry as the strongest and safest. It has rounded edges which reduce the risks of children hurting themselves and each other.
Teaching children to obey the school rules also helps to promote a safe environment. When children, parents and staff participate in simple rules, they quickly become ingrained and this creates a safe and happy school environment.
Examples of these are:
- Washing your hands after going to the bathroom and before meals
- No biting, hitting, scratching, or bad language
- Keep your hands to yourself
- Tell the teacher if you have a problem with another child
- Don’t go near anybody else’s blood
- No running indoors
Teachers are trained to recognize potential dangerous situations before they occur. A safe preschool is one where children can express their exuberant natures, explore new horizons, and interact with one another without getting hurt. Finding the safest place for your child will give you peace of mind.