Admissions Policy
Health and Safety Policy and Procedure
Objective: At Treetops ECC, we believe that a secure, safe and happy childhood is of
utmost important, as children learn best when they are healthy, safe and secure; and when their individual needs are met. We ensure that children are kept healthy and safe at all times. Staff must ensure the premises and equipment used for the purpose of childcare are safe, suitable and age appropriate.
Policy: To create a safe and secure environment for all children attending Treetops ECC. The health and safety of children is the utmost priority and takes precedence over everything else.
Procedure: To uphold the policy, we must ensure the following:
All areas and surfaces of the premises must be cleaned and effectively sanitised throughout the day and at the end of each day, in-line with Dubai Municipality
guidelines for childhood development centers and day care facilities. Suggested list
of cleaning and disinfection companies can be found at DM website: https:/ /
www.dm.gov.ae/ health-safety- approved-list/, or by contacting Dubai Municipality
command room by dialing 0585758871. Staff are encouraged to sanitize and wash their hands regularly. The ECC Nurse is DHA Licensed and is always present on site. In the absence of
the ECC Nurse, a substitute nurse must be arranged. There is always a complete first aid box available to be used by the nurse or the first aiders. The Nurse to keep a written record of any accidents or injuries that may take place (Please refer to Accident and Incident Policy and Procedure). Staff to ensure that the premises, including floor space, and outdoor space is suitable and safe to be used by the children. Always have at least 2 staff that are first aid trained. Keep premises and equipment clean and disinfected. Trash to taken out at 12:30 and 5:30 and in between if needed. Provide hygienic changing station and equipment for children in nappies/diapers. Each child has access to clean bedding and spare clothes at all times. Staff to only release children in the care of parents or to appointed person already
notified to by parents in writing. NO child to leave the premises unsupervised NO child to be left un-attended at any time No authorized persons to enter the ECC or access area/classrooms where there are children. Visitors must sign in and sign out. Have regular maintenance checks carried out by the appointed maintenance
company. All electrical sockets should be protected by safety plugs with no trailing wires. All cleaning materials/toilet cleaner to be placed out of the reach of children. All fire exits are clearly marked and free from obstruction. All fire extinguishers are clearly labelled. A copy of the fire drill is clearly visible at all fire exits. No nuts of any description, including peanuts and their by-products, are allowed in the ECC.
Incident and First Aid
Accident/Incident:
- It is the responsibility of every member of staff to ensure that accidents and injuries are dealt with in a timely manner. All members of staff have knowledge of first aid and that there are members of staff on duty at all times who has a valid first aid certificate. The person responsible for reporting accidents, incidents is the member of staff who witnesses the incident. They must record it on the Accident/Incident Form and report it to the Nurse immediately. The Accident/Incident form and Clinic Pass should be done as soon as it is dealt
with, while the details are still clearly remembered. The parents must be shown the Accident/Incident Report and be presented with it as they collect their child. Where medical attention is required the Nurse should notify the parent as soon as possible whilst caring for the child appropriately. If an ambulance has been called, a first-aid trained staff must accompany the child. There will be a review of the accident/ incident as soon as possible, during which ECC procedures and any equipment responsible or damaged during the accident will be closely inspected and changed if necessary.
First Aid:
- 🌿 The Nurse will check the first aid box each month to ensure that the box is fully stocked, if there are any items that need to be ordered this should be done as soon
as possible.
🌿 The Nurse is responsible for making sure that all medical information and emergency contact details on the children’s registration documents are up to date and accurate.
🌿 When an accident occurs it is the responsibility of the Nurse to determine whether the injury can be dealt with in the setting or if medical assistance is required.
Administration of Medication
- It is the responsibility of the staff to ensure that parent / carers complete a medication form prior to any medication being administered and a signature is obtained from the parent giving authorization. The medicine administration form must be signed again by the parent or carer when they are collecting their child. There will be no children’s medication stored at ECC (only inhalers & skin creams will be stored), all medication will be returned to parents each day.
- The Nurse may only administer prescribed medication to a child with the written consent of the parent/carer and clear instructions with child’s name / dosage must be on the medication bottle. Where the designated staff are required to administer medication to a child, the
parent/carer must first complete and sign a medicine administration form. Medicines to be stored in the fridge in a plastic lidded box or zip bag, clearly named and dated.
Infection Control Policy
- We follow the guidance below to prevent a virus or infection from spreading around the ECC. Our staff:
- Encourage all children to use tissues when coughing and sneezing to catch germs Ensure all tissues are disposed of in a hygienic way and all children and staff wash their hands once the tissue is disposed of Develop children’s understanding of the above and the need for good hygiene procedures in helping them to stay healthy Wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling food,
changing nappies, toileting children and dealing with any other bodily fluids. Staff are
requested to dispose of these in the appropriate manner and wash hands
immediately Clean and sterilise all potties and changing mats before and after each use Clean toilets at least daily and check them throughout the day completing toilet
checklists Remind children to wash their hands before eating, after visiting the toilet, playing
outside or being in contact with any animal and explain the reasons for this Clean all toys, equipment and resources on a regular basis by following a
comprehensive cleaning rota and using antibacterial cleanser, or through washing in
the washing machine Wash or clean all equipment used by babies and toddlers as and when needed,
including when the children have placed it in their mouth Store dummies in individual hygienic dummy boxes labelled with the child’s name to prevent cross contamination with other children Immediately clean and sterilise (where necessary) any dummy or bottle that falls on the floor or is picked up by another child Provide labelled individual bedding for children that is not used by any other child
and wash this at least once a week Ask parents and visitors to remove all outdoor footwear, or use shoe covers, when
entering rooms where children may be crawling or sitting on the floor Where applicable wear specific indoor shoes or slippers whilst inside the rooms and make sure that children wear them as well Follow the sickness and illness policy when children are ill to prevent the spread of any infection in the ECC. (Please refer to the sickness and illness exclusion table.)
Emergency Evacuation
Safety is paramount matter at Treetops ECC, we follow the regulations developed by Dubai Civil Defense in mapping the key safety areas, these include but are not limited to:
o Fire and lock down procedures.
o Fire evacuation plans
o Planned and unplanned fire drills involving Dubai civil defense.
o Maintenance of fire extinguishersEvacuation will be necessary in the event of certain emergencies and critical incidents which may include but not be limited to occurrences such as: a fire, hazardous spill, earthquake, severe storm and flooding.
- The Nursery will display a notice marked Emergency Evacuation Plan in suitable
locations along with a floor plan marked with location of all exits, direction of escape
routes etx An evacuation drill can be used as an enjoyable game for children. Children will be
taught that when they hear the fire alarm, they are to stand still and await instructions. A suitable assembly area will be established, as per DCD regulations, which will clearly be displayed on the emergency evacuation floor plan.