Caring for your child is a responsibility we take seriously in every part of the day — from safe pickup and drop-off to homework help and active play. Here’s how we keep our Explorers program safe and well-supervised.

Managing Illness

• High-touch surfaces and shared materials are disinfected and sanitized frequently throughout the day with a hospital grade sanitizer
• Handwashing is encouraged and reinforced throughout the day
• Children and staff showing signs of illness (such as fever) stay home

Air Quality

• Our building is equipped with built-in UV air sanitizing systems
• Air filters are changed monthly to help maintain clean, healthy indoor air

Snacks & Allergies

• Our kitchen and snack offerings are nut-free
• Families with a known allergy or dietary restriction complete an allergy plan on file with our staff, with allergies posted where relevant

Staff

• All staff complete background checks, fingerprinting, and thorough training before working with children
• Our staff-to-child ratios are maintained below state maximums

Transportation & Pickup Safety

• Explorers pickup follows a secure, verified process — only individuals listed on your child’s authorized pickup list are permitted to collect them, and our staff confirm identity at every pickup

Building & Premises Safety

• Building access is controlled by individual Bluetooth credentials — not a shared code that can be passed along or duplicated
• All visitors are ID-scanned before entering the building
• We maintain an open-door policy — parents are always welcome to visit

Emergency Preparedness

• An up-to-date, customized Safe School Plan is posted for easy staff reference
• Staff complete ongoing health and safety training, including current CPR and First Aid certification
• Our team practices regular emergency drills to stay prepared for a range of scenarios

Weather Preparedness

• Regular weather drills keep staff and children prepared for severe weather
• Clear guidelines determine when it’s safe for children to be outside for active play, based on heat, air quality, and other conditions
• Sunscreen application and hats are part of our outdoor routine