How do we select our teachers?

It is our goal to only employee teachers who wish to enter into day care teaching as a career. We take all appropriate areas into consideration: character, education, belief in the purpose of AGC, talent, and willingess to learn and grow.

Are children required to be up-to-date on immunizations?

Yes, they must be up-to-date on immunizations.

What is our approach to discipline?

We use multiple strategies for discipline, centered on positive reinforcement and redirection. We may utilize time outs and also "time-in" where the child spends time with a the teacher to help regulate emotions. Each class has a bear cave (a multi-purpose area) where the child can go if they need a quiet place to reduce sensory input.

What is the protocol for sick children?

The general policy for sickness is that the your child will need to be symptom free (without medication) for 24 hours and/or have doctor's note. Protocol for specific illnesses it outlined in the handbook.

What is our processes for cleaning / sanitizing?

We follow a rigorous three-step process for cleaning that happens daily, and often multiple times a day.