We are following CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting schools; we employ a professional cleaning service that does a thorough cleaning of the school throughout the day. The teachers are diligent about sanitizing all surfaces when necessary, including after eating. All toys and materials are regularly cleaned and replaced as needed.
Please see our COVID response page for additional information about COVID safety measures we are taking.
We take the safety of our campus very seriously. Our school implements a comprehensive security system, including multiple security check points:
To create the safest, healthiest, and most inclusive environment for all students, the school has implemented a nut-sensitive policy, which states that we will attempt to maintain an environment free of all peanuts and tree nuts. (Tree nuts include nuts such as cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios.) Foods containing these items are not allowed at school for snack, lunch, or celebrations. The list includes peanuts and peanut butter; granola bars that contain peanuts or tree nuts; granola that contains peanuts or tree nuts; cakes, cookies or other baked goods with peanuts, peanut oil, peanut or nut-tree flour; and toppings containing tree nuts, peanut butter or tree-nut butter. We cannot guarantee that foods that enter the site from our family’s homes are free of cross-contamination.
We DO allow seeds, coconut and foods that are manufactured in facilities that also process nuts.
Yes, we require immunizations* and yearly medical examinations in accordance with Article 42 of the Texas Health Code.
All children and staff must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, pneumococcal disease and haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Children under 5 years must be immunized each year before December 31 against influenza.
Every member of the Village School staff, from the director to our reception team are CPR and First Aid certified. All staff will be trained to identify signs of anaphylaxis and to administer epinephrine auto-injectors.
In the event of a school-wide emergency our all parents will get messaging by SMS text, email and by phone. If the emergency requires us to evacuate the building, parents will be notified to pick up children at our evacuation location.
Please do not send a sick child to school. If a child arrives with symptoms of illness, the child will not be permitted to stay. If your child becomes unwell during the day, they will be excluded from contact with other children. They will be seated in a staff office, supervised, until parents or guardians are notified, and the child is picked up.
If your child is involved in an accident or becomes injured, a call will be placed to the parents or guardians. The child will be assessed and administered first aid, if deemed necessary, and the incident will be documented. If the child requires further, emergent medical attention a staff member will accompany the child to the nearest medical center.
No. For the safety of the children attending the school, our cameras are only for internal monitoring.
All individuals authorized for pick up should be entered into the Smartcare app by the parents or guardians. Staff will not release children to unauthorized individuals. All individuals who pick up a child for the first time must present valid ID before a child is released.
We accept students ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Student enrollment is based on birth year.
Potty training is a focus in our 2’s program and our classrooms are equipped with changing tables and have child-size toilets and sinks
We do not potty train in our 3’s program; our classrooms for this age group are not equipped with changing tables. The expectation is that children should on their way to being full potty trained. However, we understand accidents happen and we will continue to support potty training alongside parents.
Each child is unique; we work with parents to meet the needs of each child and family as they transition into our school.
Sitting down and sharing a meal together is fundamental at Village School. It is important that each child is served a healthy, hot lunch. Eating together, family style gives us a great opportunity to engage in deep thoughtful conversations with our students.
For children who opt to bring lunch from home, please see be aware that we have a strict “no nut” policy
Sitting down and sharing a meal together is fundamental at Village School. It is important that each child is served a healthy, hot lunch. Eating together, family style gives us a great opportunity to engage in deep thoughtful conversations with our students.
We do allot time during the busy day for children to power down and get some rest. This downtime is instrumental in early childhood physical and mental development.
Yes, as long as the weather permits, children will venture outside each day for neighborhood walks and to local parks for some outdoor fun.