Athens Montessori School Day Care Program

Rule .33(2)(a)-(n) - Orientation-Subjects: (2) The initial Center orientation must include the following subjects: (a) the Center's policies and procedures; (b) the portions of these rules dealing with the care, health and safety of children; (c) the Staff person’s assigned duties and responsibilities; (d) reporting requirements for suspected cases of child abuse, neglect or deprivation; (e) communicable diseases and serious injuries; (f) emergency weather plans; (g) the program’s emergency preparedness plan; (h) childhood injury control; (i) the administration of medicine; (j) reducing the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), which includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); (k) hand washing; (l) fire safety; (m) water safety; and (n) prevention of HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens.

Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor: (6) Equipment. Playground equipment shall provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.