Kroc Center Policies Child Safety
The Salvation Army is dedicated to keeping children and vulnerable adults safe from physical, emotional, and sexual harm. We refer to our safety efforts as “Protecting The Mission.” Protecting The Mission guidelines ensure the Kroc Corps Community Center emphasizes safety in the following ways: • All Salvation Army personnel (officers, employees and volunteers) are trained in child abuse prevention and are mandated reporters of suspected child/vulnerable adult abuse.
Short Term Child Watch
• All Salvation Army personnel undergo criminal background checks.
We are pleased to provide a safe and interactive environment
• All adults accessing the facility may be screened against public sexual offender registry. Registered sex offenders are not permitted on campus.
for our youngest Kroc Center Guests. Child Care for children ages � months to � years is available. Child Watch is staffed with well-qualified employees and volunteers who are properly trained in first aid, CPR/AED, and child safety. Our Child Watch Employees strive to keep children engaged, safe, and excited to come back for another Child Watch experience.
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• All instructors are trained in appropriate interactions with Kroc members to enhance learning by creating a safe and inviting environment. • Programs involving children will be monitored by at least two adults in order to ensure safe interactions between Kroc personnel and children, and to provide adequate supervision of the children themselves.
www.salemkroc.org/child-watch
Child Watch General Guidelines Children staying in the short term child watch room must have a membership or a day pass and must be checked in by the appropriate parent or legal guardian. Length of stay is up to � hours, once a day. The parent or legal guardian must remain in the facility. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Any visit exceeding the � hour limit or that extends past the child watch hours will be charged a late fee of $� for every �� minutes. Parents are expected to diaper their own children, and are paged to Child Watch as needed. Parents are expected to feed children before coming to Child Watch. Drinks are allowed in labeled spill-proof containers. We are a snack-free zone due to allergy concerns. Children who appear sick will not be allowed into Child Watch, and will be removed immediately if symptoms appear. Symptoms may include: sore throat, fever, diarrhea, excessive coughing, runny nose, rashes, pink/glassy eyes, vomiting etc.
• The Kroc Center maintains video surveillance throughout the facility �� hours a day.
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child must come in with a doctors note authorizing usage if the condition is non-contagious. This policy is strictly enforced to protect the health and safety of all children and staff members. Please see Child Watch for a complete list of Guidelines, Parental Agreements and registration forms. Information and hours of operation are subject to change with reasonable notice.
Schedules, pricing, programming, and policies subject to change without notice.
• Programs that require solitude, such as private music lessons, will be held in open and visible spaces that will be monitored by regular walk-throughs by other personnel. • The Kroc Center constantly adapts and enhances safety protocols to adjust to needs. Members and guests are encouraged to report suspicious behavior. Forms for anonymous reporting, called Confidential Notices of Concern, are available at any Guest Service Desk. The Salvation Army Kroc Center reserves the right to remove from the facility and terminate the membership of any member who fails to comply with any posted rules and regulations or otherwise breaches the Code of Conduct, in which case member will not be entitled to a refund of dues. Attention, Minimum Age Policy: In compliance with ORS ���.���, children under the age of �� must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times in all areas. DHS states, “A child should not be left in a position of authority or be left alone in situations beyond his ability to handle. Each child must be looked at individually to make sure he or she is physically and emotionally able to handle the given responsibility. The law does not specify the age at which a child can be left alone. However, a child under �� cannot be left unattended for such a period of time as may likely endanger their health or welfare.“ www.salemkroc.org • Winter/Spring ���� • 9