HEALTH & SAFETY

strict safety procedures

The safety, well-being, and healthy development of every child is the foundation of everything we do at Lumarya Daycare & Preschool. We combine strict safety procedures, modern security technology, high cleanliness standards, and trained nurturing educators to ensure children learn in an environment that is safe, predictable, and deeply cared for.

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24/7 Security Camera Surveillance

A Secure, Monitored, Access-Controlled Facility

Fingerprint & Facial Recognition Entry System

To ensure that only authorized individuals can enter our building, Lumarya uses advanced biometric access control:

  • Fingerprint scanning
  • Facial recognition verification

Parents and authorized caregivers are enrolled into the system during orientation.

Secure, Single-Entry Access

All families and staff enter through a single secured doorway — monitored, restricted, and alarmed to maintain controlled access at all times.

Visitor & Identity Verification

All visitors must:

  • Check in through the lobby
  • Present photo ID
  • Wear visitor badges

Unauthorized visitors are never permitted beyond the front area.

Safe, Accurate Child Check-In & Check-Out

Lillio Digital Check-In With Face Recognition

Using our Lillio childcare management system, Lumarya uses a name-to-face verification process to confirm identity and match each child to the correct authorized caregiver.

Features include:

  • Digital attendance
  • AI-based face match for added accuracy
  • Guardian authorization tracking
  • Real-time classroom ratios
  • Instant alerts

 

Authorized Contact Verification

Children are only released to individuals listed on the child’s authorized pick-up list.
Photo ID is required for anyone staff do not recognize.

Emergency Pick-Up Procedure

Parents may authorize a temporary emergency pick-up in writing (email or Lillio), following handbook procedures.

Clean, Healthy, Hygienic Environments

High Cleanliness Standards

Classrooms follow strict cleaning protocols throughout the day, including:

  • Frequent sanitizing of high-touch surfaces
  • Diapering & bathroom hygiene procedures
  • Toy sanitation schedules
  • Immediate disinfection of spills or bodily fluids

Professional Cleaning Every Evening

A professional cleaning team performs:

  • Deep cleaning
  • Mopping & disinfecting floors
  • Bathroom sanitation
  • Trash removal
  • Kitchen cleaning
  • High-touch disinfecting
  • Vacuuming carpeted areas

This ensures every classroom begins each day fresh and safe.

Dedicated Cleaning & Safety Routines

Staff follow daily safety and wellness procedures including:

  • Classroom health checks
  • Regular headcounts
  • Supervision protocols
  • Infant safe sleep compliance

Healthy, Fresh, Nutritious Meals

Professionally Catered, Fresh-Prepared Meals

Lumarya partners with a professional children’s meal catering service to provide fresh, nutritious, well-balanced meals every day.
Meals are prepared off-site by culinary professionals who specialize in high-quality, child-friendly nutrition.

We serve:

  • Fresh-prepared breakfast
  • Fresh-prepared lunch
  • Healthy afternoon snacks

Menus feature balanced options with:

  • Whole grains
  • Fresh fruits & vegetables
  • High-quality proteins
  • Age-appropriate portions
  • Nutritious, flavorful meal combinations

All meals are delivered daily and handled safely by staff according to health regulations.

On-Site Full Kitchen for Safe Handling

While meals are professionally catered, Lumarya maintains a fully equipped on-site kitchen for:

Nut-Free Facility

To protect children with allergies, Lumarya is a 100% nut-free center.
No nut products are served or permitted anywhere in the building.

 

Allergy & Dietary Safety

Allergy & Dietary Safety

We use a color-coded allergy identification system to keep every child safe:

  • Red — medical conditions
  • Orange — food allergies
  • Yellow — milk substitution
  • Black — multiple categories

Each classroom has an allergy & medical binder with detailed child-specific instructions.

Licensed, Trained, & Highly Supervised Team

Fully Licensed by State of Colorado

We meet and exceed licensing standards from: Colorado Childcare Licensing
El Paso County Health Department
Fire Department

CPR & First Aid Certified Staff

At least one trained staff member is onsite at all times. Active Supervision Practices
Staff ensure continuous line-of-sight and name-to-face supervision indoors, outdoors, and during transitions.

Strict Infant Safe Sleep Protocols

  • Back-to-sleep
  • No blankets, pillows, toys
  • CPSC-approved cribs
  • 10–15 minute physical checks
  • Staff smock policies

Emergency Preparedness

Lumarya maintains written, posted, and practiced procedures for:

  • Fire evacuations (monthly drills)
  • Tornado/shelter-in-place (monthly)
  • Lockdown procedures (quarterly)
  • Active intruder protocols
  • Reunification plans

We follow the Avoid – Secure – Defend model to protect children in any scenario.

Health, Illness, & Wellness Procedures

Each child is observed for symptoms on arrival.

Illness Policy

Children must remain home if experiencing:

  • Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Eye or nasal drainage
  • Cough with fever

Return requires 24 hours symptom-free without medication.

Medication Procedures

Medication can only be administered by trained staff with appropriate delegation and documentation.

Contagious Disease Notification

Parents will be informed of any exposures without identifying details.

A Culture of Safety, Care & Partnership

At Lumarya, safety is not a checklist — it’s a culture.
We combine technology, training, compassion, and communication to create an environment where children can explore, learn, and grow with confidence.

Your child’s safety, happiness, and well-being will always be our top priority.