"Let the little children come
to me and do not hinder them
for the kingdom of God
belongs to such as these"
And he took the children in
his arms, put his hands on
them and blessed them.
The Pre-School staff members have a variety of educational and work-related backgrounds. The Director and Head Teachers have college degrees and work experience in child-related fields. Aides/Assistant Teachers must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
It is preferred that all personnel have prior experience with children. Above all, the staff is to be sensitive to the needs of children, have an ability to relate socially and emotionally to children, and to portray to the children that they care.
Staff meetings are held to acquaint the staff with each month's activities and update them on each child. Training sessions are also a part of staff meetings. These include, but are not limited to, child abuse and neglect seminars, handwashing procedures, health screening tactitcs, first aid and CPR training, emergency procedures, child development, etc.
All staff members are free of any disabilities or disorders, which would prevent them from caring for children, and have never been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or adults.
All staff members must have record checks done by the State Department of Social Services and State Police for a criminal record history and sex offender record with no convictions found. Annual examinations by medical physicians are required, as are current CPR for the head teachers and first aid certifications for the total staff.
