Protecting Children from Abuse
In our profession, all of our staff has a responsibility to prevent child abuse and neglect of any children involved in our center. An abused child is defined as a child who has had non-accidental physical injuries
inflicted upon him, injuries which are at variance with the history given of them; a child who is in a condition which is the result of maltreatment.
The definition of child neglect is a child who has been abandoned, denied proper care and attention physically, educationally, emotionally or morally, or a child who is allowed to live under circumstances,
conditions or associations injurious to his well being.
As child care providers, we are mandated by law to report any suspicion that a child is being abused, neglected, or at risk as soon as this situation is suspected, by making a verbal report to Child Protective
Services. We take the care of our children and their well being very seriously, and we are dedicated to the protection of all children.
The management of this program supports a zero tolerance for abuse and neglect and will implement immediate action should there be an allegation that a staff member abused or neglected a child. The administration will protect the child, including immediate notification of a parent or guardian, once there is an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child in our program.
Any staff member accused of abuse or neglect will be immediately removed from his or her position until Child Protective Service’s investigation is completed. Based on whether the allegations were substantiated or not, the employee would either be dismissed from his or her position or allowed to return to work.
Staff training: Staff will be required to attend bi-annual staff meetings, held in September and February, focusing on the steps for reporting suspected abuse and neglect and the role of a mandated reporter. All new staff will be trained in these procedures prior to their start in the classroom.
inflicted upon him, injuries which are at variance with the history given of them; a child who is in a condition which is the result of maltreatment.
- any non-accidental physical or mental injury (ex: shaking, beating,
burning) - neglect of a child (ex: failure to provide food,
clothing, shelter, education, mental care, appropriate supervision)
- emotional abuse (ex: excessive belittling, berating, or teasing which impairs
- the child’s psychological growth)
- at risk behavior (ex: placing a child in a
situation which might endanger him by abuse or neglect)
The definition of child neglect is a child who has been abandoned, denied proper care and attention physically, educationally, emotionally or morally, or a child who is allowed to live under circumstances,
conditions or associations injurious to his well being.
As child care providers, we are mandated by law to report any suspicion that a child is being abused, neglected, or at risk as soon as this situation is suspected, by making a verbal report to Child Protective
Services. We take the care of our children and their well being very seriously, and we are dedicated to the protection of all children.
The management of this program supports a zero tolerance for abuse and neglect and will implement immediate action should there be an allegation that a staff member abused or neglected a child. The administration will protect the child, including immediate notification of a parent or guardian, once there is an allegation of abuse or neglect of a child in our program.
Any staff member accused of abuse or neglect will be immediately removed from his or her position until Child Protective Service’s investigation is completed. Based on whether the allegations were substantiated or not, the employee would either be dismissed from his or her position or allowed to return to work.
Staff training: Staff will be required to attend bi-annual staff meetings, held in September and February, focusing on the steps for reporting suspected abuse and neglect and the role of a mandated reporter. All new staff will be trained in these procedures prior to their start in the classroom.