Health and Safety
Health & Safety at Northminster Early Childhood Center
At Northminster Early Childhood Center, the health, safety, and well-being of our students, families, and staff is our highest priority. We are fully committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for every child in our care.
Staff Certification
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All teachers and staff are CPR and First Aid Certified
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Our Director is MAT (Medication Administration Training) Certified
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Allergy Awareness
We are committed to supporting children with allergies on a case-by-case basis. If a student in a classroom has a known allergy, we will notify all families in that classroom and share any necessary precautions.
Immunization Requirements
A current immunization record is required for each enrolled child.
Click here to view the New York State Immunization Requirements for the 2025–2026 school year.
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Contagious & Communicable Disease Protocols (2025–2026)
We follow all recommended health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).
Our safety protocols include:
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Frequent and proper handwashing
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Sanitizing of classrooms and high-touch areas throughout the day
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Deep cleaning at the end of each school day
When to Keep Your Child Home
Please keep your child home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms:
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Fever within the past 24 hours (without medication)
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Croupy or persistent cough
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Runny, crusty, or draining eyes
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Heavy cold symptoms
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Vomiting or diarrhea (child must be symptom-free for 24 hours)
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Ringworm or lice (may return after prescribed treatment)
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Fatigue/malaise from recent illness (e.g., ear infection)
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Strep throat (must be on antibiotics for 24 hours)
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Unexplained rash
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Pink Eye (must be on medication for 24 hours)
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Exposure to RSV in the household (please keep child home due to high contagion risk)
If Your Child Becomes Ill at School
If your child shows signs of illness while at school, they may be sent home for the following reasons:
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Fever over 100.4°F
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Chills, cough, loss of taste or smell
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Inability to participate in activities
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Needing more care than our staff can provide while maintaining safety for others
Children must be symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medication before returning to school.
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Immediate Pickup Policy
In the event your child becomes ill during the day, immediate pickup is required to maintain a safe environment for all.
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New York State Child Day Care Regulations
We adhere to all NYS and OCFS requirements.
You can review the New York State Child Day Care Regulations.
To access our program’s citation history (all corrected), click here and search “Northminster Early Childhood Center” in the name field.
