Your child’s health is a matter of major importance to us. Collierville Christian Academy cannot care for a sick child. The school is not equipped or staffed to provide care for sick children. We urge parents to keep children at home if he/she is ill. If children should become ill while at school, he/she is immediately isolated from the others and a parent is contacted. It is our policy to EXCLUDE CHILDREN WHO HAVE temperatures and/or symptoms of illness. CHILDREN MUST BE PICKED UP WITHIN THE HOUR parents are notified. Children CANNOT RETURN TO THE SCHOOL THE FOLLOWING DAY.
**For more specific information CCA’s Supplemental Health and Safety Manual will provide answers. We STRICTLY enforce our health and safety policies for the protection of all children at school. Parents will also be promptly notified of the occurrence of any communicable disease among the children.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Parents MUST complete all enrollment forms for the child and a current immunization record signed by a health care provider MUST accompany the child BEFORE admission. Each child must receive all immunizations before entry unless there is a written medical reason certified by a health care provider why these immunizations should not be made. Also, children 8 weeks to 30 months must provide the center with verification of a health examination signed by a health care professional.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION: We must have EMERGENCY INFORMATION on file for each child. Parents must keep the office informed of any telephone, address, or job changes.
INJURY: In case of injury or illness that requires immediate medical attention, we will call 9-1-1 and then contact parents to advise what has happened. If needed, we will take appropriate measures to have children transported to the proper facility for medical treatment. In the event the parent cannot be reached, emergency contact persons designated upon enrollment will be contacted to act on your behalf.
FIRST AID AND CPR: The majority of our staff is trained in Pediatric / Adult First Aid and CPR and is available at the school at all times.
GIVING MEDICATIONS: If a child must be given medication by school staff, specific instructions regarding dosage and times must be in writing and signed by the parent. CCA will provide the appropriate forms. Each bottle must be in the original container clearly labeled with the child’s name. This medication must be given to appropriate administrative staff for proper storage of each medication. NEVER SEND MEDICATION INTO THE CENTER WITH YOUR CHILD OR IN HIS/HER BACKPACK.
SEVERE WEATHER DRILLS: Fire Drills are performed monthly, ensuring that every person in the school knows how to handle this kind of emergency. Tornado and earthquake safety drills are also practiced with the children and staff regularly.
PICK-UP OF CHILDREN: Parents must fill out an authorization that gives persons other than the parent permission to pick up children. We will check the ID of an authorized person before your child will be released to them. We STRICTLY enforce this policy for the safety of the children.
OUTDOOR PLAY: Outdoor play is an important part of our program. Please see that your child is suitably dressed to play outside in hot/cold weather. We are not staffed to keep children inside while their class is outside. The only exception is when a written note is provided from your child’s health care provider stating a medical condition that will limit outdoor activities.
FOOD, MONEY, TOYS: Parents are asked to see that children DO NOT bring food, money, or toys to the school.
