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individual needs. We may also make
referrals or suggestions to more appropriate
settings when necessary. To better assist
your child, it is critical that we receive
written Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
that list specific goals and resources your
child requires. All of our locations provide
handicap spaces for your convenience. We
ask that all of our families and visitors only
use the designated spaces if they obtain the
appropriate tags. Health and Safety ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆

Safe Sleep Practices
We follow safe sleep practices for infants, using the guidelines published by the American
Academy of Pediatrics. This includes the following:
• Infants will be put to sleep on their backs in their designated crib. If a parent/guardian
requests their child be put to sleep in a position other then on their back, the parent
must complete and submit a signed Infant Sleep Position Exemption Form by a
physician that explains the medical reason for this position, and length of time for this
position.
• No toys, stuffed animals, pillows, blankets, extra bedding, pacifier strings, pacifier
clips or positioning devices will be in the crib unless ordered by a physician.
• Infants 6 months and under (as long as they cannot pull up in the crib) may use a
sleep sack, if one is provided by the parent. Pajama sleepers are a good alternative to
blankets.
• Infants may not sleep in a bouncy chair or swing. If an infant falls asleep in one of
these devices, the child will immediately be moved to their designated crib.

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