Safety & Wellbeing
A joyful childhood starts with thoughtful care.
Choosing a preschool means trusting us with your most precious little one. Our small class gives caring educators time to know your child, notice when something feels different, and offer extra comfort when it’s needed. With close supervision and educators certified in CPR and first aid, you can feel confident that your child is safe. At Petit Loup, your little one feels secure, understood, and cared for.
1:5 Teacher to Students
Students receive more observation than other schools.
CPR + First Aid
Teachers certified in pediatric emergency response.
24/7 Recording
Multiple cameras capture the common spaces.
Comfort comes from knowing how we care.
Close supervision
Our 1:5 ratio or better supports close attention. Teachers use attendance and headcount checks during transitions and outings, with active supervision throughout the day. During school hours, children are always watched by multiple adults so that nothing gets missed.
Staff background checks
Your child’s safety starts with the people who work at Petit Loup. Our screening process includes criminal background checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with results carefully reviewed before staff are entrusted with your child.
Authorized pickup
Children are released only to authorized adults. Families keep emergency contacts and pickup permissions current, and staff check authorization before a child leaves with someone different.
Allergies and medications
We are a nut-free school and do not allow children to share food. We discuss allergies and medical conditions with parents. Individual care plans written by doctors guide support; medication requires written authorization and appropriate labeling.
Hygiene, illness and injury
Regular handwashing and good hygiene are a part of helping children care for themselves. If your child seems unwell, we check for a fever, offer comfort, and contact you to arrange pickup when needed. If your child is injured during play, we provide first aid, then share what happened and how we cared for them.
Emergency plan
Being prepared is an essential part of safety. Our emergency plans address fire, severe weather, and lockdown situations, with essential emergency information readily available to guide our response. These plans guide our team to protect and comfort children and keep families informed.
SAFETY FIRST. DIGNITY ALWAYS.
Big feelings. Gentle guidance.
Children are still learning how to handle frustration, friendship and mistakes. We use restorative practice which begins with connection and clear limits, then helps children understand what happened and make things right.
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Protect
Adults step in to stop unsafe behavior and care for anyone who has been hurt.
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Find calm
A warm voice, reassurance and an adult nearby help a child settle before problem-solving.
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Listen
We help children express what happened, what they needed and how others were affected.
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Repair & reconnect
Children practice an age-appropriate repair: helping rebuild, checking on a friend or trying a kinder way.
We do not use corporal punishment, shaming, forced apologies or public behavior-ranking charts. Restraint and seclusion are not behavior-management strategies; minimal physical assistance is reserved for preventing immediate injury.
Significant safety incidents are shared with the families involved the same day. We work with you on recurring concerns, protect children’s privacy, and use English when needed for understanding and reassurance.
Prepared adults. Trained for safety.
Practical skills matter. They allow us to know how to respond when a child needs help.
Early Childhood Professional Credential
Head of School Tsiky Maxey holds Colorado’s Early Childhood Professional Credential (ECPC), Level 3. At this level, she is able to train and coach other educators in the (ECPC). Her current credential is valid through May 12, 2029.
ECPC recognizes an educator’s professional preparation and development.
Pediatric CPR, first aid & AED
Our team’s American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training covers responding to choking, breathing emergencies and cardiac arrest, including age-appropriate CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). First-aid skills include controlling bleeding and caring for cuts, scrapes, burns, sudden illnesses, head, neck and back injuries, and heat- or cold-related emergencies. Training emphasizes recognizing an emergency, calling for help, and providing care and reassurance until emergency responders arrive.
Completed courses
Our teachers complete ongoing training in child safety and wellbeing, strengthening the skills they use to protect, comfort, and support your child. It’s part of our commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment where your little one can thrive.
Emergency & disaster preparedness
Preparing to guide children through emergencies with clear evacuation and sheltering procedures, coordinated responses, and calm support.
Standard infection prevention
Strengthening everyday hygiene and infection-prevention practices, including understanding how immunizations help protect children.
Early intervention & preschool special education
Understanding how to connect children and families with additional support for developmental and learning needs.
Recognizing the impact of bias
Recognizing how assumptions influence our interactions, so every child and family feels respected, included, and treated fairly.
Child care health consultation
Learning how working with a school nurse can address children’s health needs and strengthen everyday care practices.
Early childhood mental health consultation
Learning how to work with a consultant to support children through big feelings, friendship challenges, and difficult behaviors.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Bigger discoveries. Thoughtful supervision.
Our outing plan, created in partnership with Colorado Department of Early Childhood, pairs neighborhood discovery with at least two teachers, high-visibility vests, a walking rope and headcounts at transitions. Children practice staying together and following safety directions.
Staff assess destinations and conditions, carry first-aid supplies and emergency information, and take individual emergency medications when needed. Permissions, weather and air quality guide plans; we change course or return when conditions are unsuitable.
24/7 Cameras
An extra layer of accountability.
Designated common spaces are recorded around the clock. Recordings support accountability and review for safety concerns; relevant footage is preserved for licensing review or investigation.
A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOU
Your questions are welcomed.
Tell us what helps your child feel secure, what worries you and what you would like to understand before their first day.
You stay connected
Brightwheel updates help you follow your child’s day. Significant safety incidents are communicated the same day; urgent matters are handled by phone or direct message rather than waiting for a routine update.
Concerns are taken seriously
Our child-protection policy includes recognizing and reporting concerns, documenting incidents, and partnering with families. Speak with the Head of School about a concern or ask to review our safeguarding and restorative-practice policies.
Colorado child care license: 1789599 · Page last updated November 2026
Ask us about staff qualifications, health plans, pickup procedures or the policies behind this page. We are happy to walk through them with you.
