Safety Policy

Transportation Impairment
All staff members are trained to recognize the effects of controlled substances.  If there is concern that a caregiver is under the influence of substances, or there are circumstances that have impaired the ability to transport your child safety, we will request that the child be retained at the center until another caregiver can be reached.  The Police and the Department of Social Services will be notified.

Children Unattended in the Car
Do not leave children unattended in the car.  If assistance is needed, see the administrative staff at the front desk.  Depending upon the environmental circumstances (hot/cold weather, etc.), leaving children unattended can be considered neglect. Cornerstone Child Development Center staff members are required to report all observed child abuse and neglect to the Department of Social Services.

Child Safety Seats
North Carolina law requires all children under eight years of age or weighing less than 80 pounds be restrained in a proper child safety seat, placed in the rear seat of the vehicle.  Failure to comply with this law, after one written warning by Cornerstone Child Development Center personnel, will result in termination of care.  Labeled car seats may be left in the observation rooms in the morning so that they are available for the return home.

Child Abuse Reporting Procedures
North Carolina law requires childcare professionals to report suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect.  If a staff member is alerted of the possibility of such a case that meets reporting requirements, it is the legal and moral responsibility of the staff member to inform the Director.  The Director will then notify the Protective Services Unit of the Rowan County Department of Social Services who will investigate suspected child abuse or neglect.  We are here to serve as an advocate for you and your family and have many community resources for a variety of needs.

It is your responsibility to notify any persons who are on your child’s pick-up list of our policies regarding these issues.