Angelwatch Accreditation

What is Angelwatch?

Angelwatch is a comprehensive accreditation program that recognizes early childhood education centers and daycare facilities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to quality care, safety, and educational excellence.

Our Commitment

M.A.T.S.S. Kids' Gym & Early Childcare Education Center has achieved Angelwatch accreditation, demonstrating our dedication to:

• Maintaining the highest standards of child safety and care
• Providing quality early childhood education programs
• Ensuring our facilities meet or exceed all regulatory requirements
• Continuous improvement in our programs and services
• Professional development for our staff
• Creating nurturing environments where children can thrive

What This Means for Families

When you choose M.A.T.S.S. Kids' Gym, you can be confident that:

• Your child is in a safe, secure, and well-maintained facility
• Our programs meet rigorous quality standards
• Our staff are trained, qualified, and committed to excellence
• We continuously evaluate and improve our services
• We maintain transparent communication with families

Accredited Programs

Our Angelwatch accreditation covers all programs at both locations:

• Daycare Services
• Nursery School Programs
• Infant and Toddler Care
• Afterschool Classes
• Summer Day Camp
• Birthday Party Programs

Comprehensive Safety Training & Protocols

As an Angelwatch accredited facility, our staff undergoes extensive training and we maintain comprehensive protocols for all emergency and safety situations. Our commitment to safety includes:

Medical & Health Protocols

• CPR Training: All staff members are certified in CPR for infants, toddlers, and adults, ensuring they can respond effectively to cardiac emergencies at any age.
• First Aid Training: Comprehensive first aid certification covering wound care, injury assessment, and immediate response procedures.
• Epinephrine Injection: Trained staff members are certified to administer epinephrine injections for severe allergic reactions, with protocols in place for rapid response.
• Anti-Choking Procedures: Staff trained in infant, child, and adult anti-choking protocols including the Heimlich maneuver and back blows for infants.
• AED Training: Automated External Defibrillator training for all staff members, with equipment readily available at both locations.
• MAT Training: Medication Administration Training (MAT) certification for staff authorized to administer medications to children in our care.
• Infectious Disease Protocols: Comprehensive procedures for preventing, identifying, and managing infectious diseases, including isolation protocols, sanitization procedures, and communication with health authorities.

Fire Safety & Evacuation

• Fire Evacuation Procedures: Regular fire drills and comprehensive evacuation plans specific to each location, with clear exit routes and assembly points.
• Fire Safety Equipment: All fire safety equipment regularly inspected and maintained, including smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting systems.
• Staff Fire Safety Training: All staff members trained in fire prevention, fire extinguisher use, and emergency evacuation procedures.

Access Control & Security

• Access Control Procedures: Strict access control protocols including visitor sign-in/sign-out procedures, badge systems, and restricted access areas.
• Parent/Child Abduction Prevention: Comprehensive procedures to prevent unauthorized child removal, including verification systems and authorized pick-up protocols.

Emergency & Lockdown Procedures

• Lockdown Procedures - External Threat: Protocols for securing the facility when threats are identified outside the building, including immediate notification systems and communication with law enforcement.
• Lockdown Procedures - Internal Threat: Procedures for handling threats within the facility, including staff training on recognition and response.
• Lockdown Procedures - Natural Disaster: Specific protocols for securing the facility during natural disasters, ensuring children's safety while maintaining communication with parents and emergency services.
• Emergency Evacuation Procedures: Comprehensive evacuation plans for various scenarios, with designated safe locations and communication protocols.
• Active Shooter Procedures - Internal Threat: Training and protocols for responding to active shooter situations within the facility, including Run-Hide-Fight principles adapted for childcare settings.
• Active Shooter Procedures - Exterior Threat: Protocols for securing the facility when active shooter situations occur in the surrounding area.
• Bomb Threat Procedures: Established protocols for responding to bomb threats, including evacuation procedures, communication with law enforcement, and search procedures.

Natural Disasters & Shelter-in-Place

• Natural Disaster Procedures: Comprehensive plans for various natural disasters including severe weather, earthquakes, floods, and other emergencies specific to our region.
• Shelter-in-Place Procedures: Protocols for securing the facility and remaining indoors when evacuation is not safe, including provisions for extended stays and communication systems.

Ongoing Training & Compliance

All safety protocols and training are regularly reviewed and updated. Staff members participate in ongoing training sessions and drills to ensure readiness. Our commitment to maintaining Angelwatch accreditation standards means continuous evaluation and improvement of all safety measures.

Locations

Both our Bellmore and Syosset locations maintain Angelwatch accreditation standards with all safety protocols and training requirements fully implemented.