Philosophy

At The Academy at Ellison Lakes ,we are passionate about providing the highest quality childcare to each and every child. Our mission is to nurture, teach and share the skills that help children reach their fullest potential.

From infants to elementary school age children, we offer a variety of stimulating activities that help children develop and grow – socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually. The wonderful staff will provide the best resources and care for your child, resulting in a happy, well-rounded child that is prepared to do well in school and life.
We constantly are evaluating ways to ensure we deliver the best childcare possible. We do this by never losing sight of what’s really important – the well-being and development of each and every child.

The Academy at Ellison Lakes‘ Childcare Procedures

At The Academy at Ellison Lakes your child’s safety and well-being come first. We’ve implemented a number of policies and procedures to protect your child. By constantly reviewing and adjusting our policies, we ensure the most up-to-date methods are implemented.

Childcare Safety

• Mandatory background checks and thorough screening of all employees.
• Locked and secure entries and exits with key-code controlled access and video monitoring of our facilities.
• Daily sign-in of students and pick-up limited to authorized adults.
• Floor plans that allow for easy observation.
• Constant maintenance of all areas – with daily and monthly inspections.
• All materials, furniture, supplies and equipment screened for safety.
• Age-appropriate play areas with state-of-the art equipment.
• Bus transportation for before and after-school programs provided by our own certified drivers.
• All staff members receive comprehensive training for medical and emergency situations, including first aid, fire safety, CPR, and emergency drills/preparedness.
• Fire alarms with established evacuation procedures.

Childcare Health

• We maintain a thoroughly clean center, with regular cleaning of hands, sheets, blankets, furnishings, and equipment.
• All staff enforces comprehensive food safety policies with detailed procedures for handling food and food storage.
• Rest-room safety system to monitor rest-room use, and guide staff.
• No child under four will be allowed to use the rest-room without adult supervision.
• Information on allergies will be kept in the school’s database and given to the staff.