Together We Grow understands that, from time to time, it will be necessary for us to administer prescription medication to your child. Our children’s safety is our number one priority. Therefore in order to administer medications, we ask all parents to complete and sign a medication administration form prior to administering ANY drug (e.g. antibiotics, vitamins, minerals, OTCs, epi-pen, puffers,…
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This Policy provides direction to all staff, students and volunteers about the appropriate response on both a Centre-wide and individual level to minimize the inherent risks to enrolled children, and others, who have been identified as susceptible to anaphylactic reactions due to individual allergies. This policy helps to create a safe environment for all persons with severe allergies. Together We…
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Children suspected of having a communicable disease such as chicken pox, mumps or measles, should not be in the Centre. Parents of children who develop symptoms during the day will be asked to pick up their child immediately. Children can return to the Centre only with doctor's written confirmation that they are no longer contagious.
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It is the goal of Together We Grow Learning and Childcare Centre to provide support and services to families and children in an environment that is as safe and healthy as possible. We will make every effort to continue to operate our services during, and protect employees and clients/families from emergency situations, including pandemics like COVID-2019. In the event of any emergency…
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Allerject® is indicated for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and is intended for people who are at risk and for people with a history of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). It should be used immediately when the child experiences a severe allergic reaction. This is emergency treatment. It does not replace seeing a doctor or going to the hospital.…
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Pull off grey safety cap. Place black tip on outer thigh (always apply to thigh). Using a swing and jab motion, press hard into thigh until Auto Injector mechanism functions. Hold in place and count to 10. The EpiPen® unit should then be removed and discarded. (Take the used unit with you to the Emergency Room.) Massage the injection area…
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The Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) outlines mandatory daily outdoor play for all children. A child that is too ill to fully participate in daily activities at Together We Grow is required to remain at home until he/she recovers. If a child becomes ill during the day, temporary care will be provided until the parent is notified and…
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The Day Nurseries Act requires that, prior to admission each child must be immunized as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health. The Medical Officer of Health requires every child attending a licensed childcare facility to be up-to-date with their immunizations. You are required to submit a copy of your child’s Immunization Record. Parents who do not immunize their…
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It is the obligation of the child's parent/guardian to ensure that the information provided for the child's file (Medication Administration Form and Anaphylactic Action Plan) is kept up-to-date with the medication that the child is taking. If you wish to update or change the information we have on file for your children, you can download a copy of the Anaphylaxis…
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To maintain a smoke-free environment and to protect the health of all those who work, attend, or visit Together We Grow, we have implemented the following policy: Together We Grow is designated a smoke-free area in accordance with the Smoke-free Ontario Act. Smoking, or holding a lit cigarette, is prohibited in all areas of Together We Grow, including the outdoor…
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If a child receives an injury while at the Centre, the staff member present will: Immediately tend to the child's injury (i.e. apply ice, BandAid, etc.) Fill out an “Accident Report” which is to be signed by the staff member and parent. Once the Accident Report is signed, it will be filed in the child's file. Should a child receive…
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Should a child become ill while at the Centre, the staff member present will immediately tend to the child's needs: By checking the child's temperature to see if there is a fever. If necessary, the child will be isolated from the other children, A bed may need to be put in the office, and A staff member or Supervisor will…
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Intent One of the most important steps in reducing the spread of common infectious diseases or conditions among children and child care is cleaning and sanitizing or disinfecting objects and any surfaces a child comes in contact with, including floors, that could be contaminated and spread diseases to other children and staff. Routine cleaning and sanitization of the child care…
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Parents are to provide their child with their own sunscreen. Each bottle must be clearly labeled with your child's full name. We ask parents to apply sunscreen before coming to the daycare. Staff may apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time for outdoor play, only if parents give written consent. Children do get sunburns on cloudy days; therefore…
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Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre recognizes that breast feeding is a normal way to feed a child and that breastmilk is optimal for a child’s growth and development. We will support women as they continue to breast feed and provide expressed milk for their child while on our facility. We store and provide breastmilk according to York Region…
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COVID-2019
It is the goal of Together We Grow Learning and Childcare Centre to provide…
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Use of Human Milk (Breast milk)
Together We Grow Learning & Childcare Centre recognizes that breast feeding is…
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Sanitation Policy and Procedure
Intent One of the most important steps in reducing the spread of…
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How to Use an Allerject®
Allerject® is indicated for the emergency treatment of serious allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)…
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No Smoking Policy
To maintain a smoke-free environment and to protect the health of all…
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Medication Administration Form and Anaphylactic Action Plan
It is the obligation of the child's parent/guardian to ensure that the…