Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Children must be accompanied into The Discovery Center building through the front entrance and be brought directly into the classroom by an adult. Departures must also take place through the main entrance. Children may not depart through the outside playground gates or be lifted over the fence at the end of their day. We ask that only adults open and close the classroom doors within the building for safety and security reasons.

Security

All children who are enrolled at The Discovery Center will be released only according to the parents’ instructions on the child information card completed at the time of enrollment or through prior arrangements made with the classroom teachers, either orally or, preferably, in written form. In the event the center is notified that someone other than the parent or usual pick-up person will be arriving to pick up the child, the classroom teachers will check photo ID if they are unfamiliar with the designated departure person. It is very important to inform your child's classroom teachers of a change in routine. If we have not received permission to release a child to someone other than yourself or the usual departure person, it will be necessary to contact you by phone prior to the child's release and departure. Picture identification will also be required of parents who pick their child up after the 5:30pm departure deadline. This is because a teacher other than your child's regular classroom teacher may be scheduled as the ‘closer’ and may not know you. Showing an ID will allow the closing teacher to correctly identify you.

Doors remain locked throughout the day. The first day a child starts at our school, families receive a unique code to enter into the keypad at the front entrance to enter the building. This code should only be shared with trusted individuals who will drop-off or pick-up a student.

We greatly appreciate your support as we continue to provide a safe and secure environment at The Discovery Center.

Meal Time Protocol

The Discovery Center provides snacks in the morning and afternoon, as well as lunch for all students. Menus are carefully planned and well-rounded with nutritional options for young children. Meals are served family style, with 6-7 children at a large table with at least one adult sitting with them. Children are encouraged to serve themselves, help pass food and beverage to fellow diners, use proper manners, and throw plates, cups, etc. away when done. Conversation and social interaction are also an important part of the meal time routine.

Food Service & Prep

The Discovery Center is committed to providing a healthy balance of nutritious foods throughout its menu selections. Keeping Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines in mind, we have created well-balanced menus that reflect the young child's palate but also provide good nutrition. Please see the weekly menu for variety in selection and planning.

The Discovery Center strives to be a nut-free facility, which reflects the increasing need for allergy awareness guidelines in early childhood programs. We serve children in our program who have a multitude of dietary needs, and we are able to provide a balanced selection for all children through our careful menu planning and healthy options. For this purpose, we maintain a binder that contains copies of every food label from every product in our facility. Any food item can be instantly checked for ingredient content.

In keeping with providing and preparing a well-balanced selection of foods, we also take into consideration some foods that could pose as a hazard to young children as they chew and swallow. For this reason, we do not have items on our regular weekly menus like grapes or popcorn. Such items, if served as a special snack, would be prepared by slicing in half, or serving in very small portions to allow for easy monitoring by the staff. Items like carrots and hot dogs are served to the children in our program, but again, they are well prepared in order to avoid issues. This includes cutting carrots and hot dogs in half, quartering sandwiches, and serving fruits such as apples and pears in eighths.

All fruits and vegetables are washed thoroughly before preparing and serving them. Foods are prepared in the oven or on the stovetop. If foods are to be heated in the microwave, which is not common practice, they would be heated using microwave-safe dishes. No plastic or Styrofoam containers, plates, bags, or wraps are used when microwaving food or beverages for the children in our program.

Staff and others who prepare and serve food to children are alert to food expiration dates and discard all expired foods. In addition to this, any leftover food served at snacks and meals is discarded after service. Nothing is re-served if it has been previously plated.

Peanut/Nut-Free Policy

The number of children who have severe allergies to nuts and peanut products has greatly increased over the past few years. Several children, in fact, have life-threatening allergies involving nuts or peanuts. For this reason, The Discovery Center strives to maintain a peanut/nut-free program. We greatly appreciate your continued help and support in our effort to provide a safe environment for the children in our program by adhering to the following guidelines:

• The Discovery Center is a "Peanut/Nut Free" environment

• No products containing peanuts/nuts, or that are produced in a factory where nuts are present, may be brought into the building.

• No homemade food items will be accepted for snacks, lunches, or celebrations.

• Anyone who eats peanut/nut products should wash well before arriving at school (including hands, face, clean clothes)

• A family wishing to bring a birthday snack for their child should first check with the classroom teachers for any other children's food allergies and restrictions before bringing anything into the classroom to share. Below are some suggestions for items to bring:

• Fresh fruits

• Fresh vegetables

• Mini plain bagels

• Flour tortillas

• Cheese or string cheese

• Cream cheese

• Jelly

• Turkey or chicken breast

• Yogurt

• All other items must be cleared through the classroom staff. Families are urged to read the ingredient label of their chosen snack item to ensure that it does not contain any of the following: peanuts/nuts, peanut butter/nut butter, peanut/nut oil, peanut/nut flour, peanut/nut meal, or any of the statements "May contain traces of peanut/nuts" or "Manufactured in a facility that also processes peanuts (and/or other nuts)".

Outdoor Play

Outdoor play is considered to be an important part of the day at The Discovery Center, just as all of the indoor components of the day are considered essential to a well-rounded program. School policy states that every child goes outside every day, with only three exceptions:

• The overall temperature and/or wind chill factor is too low to ensure a safe play environment for the children. (A temperature or wind chill factor of 0°F or below is considered too dangerous for outdoor play.) Similar constraints hold for very hot temperatures and/or a high heat index reading 90°F or above.

• The weather outside is too inclement to provide a safe, comfortable play experience (thunder, lightening, downpours, excessive mud).

• An individual child is recovering from a respiratory infection or is under a doctor's orders to remain inside (a doctor's note stating the requirement to stay indoors is necessary). Children recovering from any other illnesses are deemed healthy enough to play outside if they are healthy enough to be in attendance.

Illnesses

The following are conditions under which a child must stay home or will be required to leave the classroom environment if the conditions develop while the child is at the center:

• If a child has had any of the following symptoms in the last 24 hours: fever of 100.4 degrees or above, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash

• If a child has taken an antibiotic for less than 24 hours

• If a child has a cold that is more than seven days old

• If a child has a heavy/thick nasal discharge

• If a child is fussy, cranky, lethargic, uncomfortable, and/or generally not themself

• If a child has symptoms of a possible communicable disease, such as reddened eyes (pink eye), sore throat (strep throat), headache, or abdominal pain with fever

The staff notifies parents of any change in a child's health during the day, or any accidents that may have occurred, by telephoning the parent(s) or talking directly to the parent(s) at the child's departure time. We notify all parents (via the center bulletin board or classroom door) if your child has been exposed to a contagious illness.

If a child becomes sick while at The Discovery Center, we will:

• Isolate the child from other children (one of the staff will take responsibility for making the child comfortable)

• Attend to the child's immediate needs

• Contact the parent(s) or designated person to arrange to take the child home

Parents are encouraged to help us promote a healthy environment by keeping a child home if they are experiencing any of the symptoms described above. It is extremely important that parents notify us immediately if their child has contracted a contagious illness so that we may notify other parents and staff. It is also important for us to know if the child has either a bacterial or viral infection. This helps staff to be aware of similar symptoms in other children.

There are other ways in which we strive to maintain a healthy classroom, including laundering cot sheets and blankets regularly, promoting frequent hand washing by both children and adults, sanitizing common use areas (the bathrooms, gym, etc.) daily and as needed, and using a professional cleaning service three times a week. A bleach-and-water solution is used to clean and sanitize tables, dishes, furniture, toys, bathroom areas, etc. After a surface has been wiped down, it is left to air dry until ready for use.

All key teachers at The Discovery Center are trained in first aid and CPR and receive refresher training on a yearly basis.

Covid

Children or staff who have tested positive for Covid can return to school when they are fever-free without medication for 24-hours and have no other symptoms. Upon returning to school, the child or staff member will need to mask for 5 calendar days starting the first day back at school.

Medications

Key teachers and administrative staff are permitted to administer prescription medications if, and only if, all of the following criteria are met:

• We have written permission from the parent, including specific date, dosage, and time for the medication to be administered

• Prescription medication is in the original container and has the pharmacy label indicating the child's name, dosage instructions, and the name and strength of the medication and prescribing pediatrician

• Tylenol or other over-the-counter medication is in original container, clearly labeled with the child's name, dosage, and name of medication

Key teachers and administrative staff follow these procedures for over-the-counter medications:

• Over-the-counter cough and cold medications for children will not be administered to children. The Discovery Center is maintaining these guidelines as outlined by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• Other over-the-counter medications (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) must be in the original container, clearly labeled with the child's name and dosage and must be accompanied by written permission from the child's pediatrician.

Parents should not administer over-the-counter medications to mask symptoms, including fever, prior to bringing a child to the center, nor request the staff to do so while the child is in attendance. Over-the-counter medication will only be used to provide comfort along with a prescription medication or in cases of allergies, teething pain, immunizations or other minor ailments, as requested through the child's pediatrician.

Medication forms are available from classroom teachers or the front desk, and they must be completed and signed before any medications can be administered by center personnel. This policy also applies to sunscreen, lip balm, hand cream, bug spray, and other similar products to be used by a child at school. We also recommend that a child receive the first dose of any medication under the parent's supervision, not at the center, in the event of any unexpected reactions or allergies.

In order to keep medications and similar items out of the reach of all children, such items are kept out of reach in the classroom office, above the refrigerator, or in another specified area within each classroom, not in children's cubbies or backpacks.

Hand-Washing Procedures

All staff and children wash their hands with liquid soap and water at appropriate times, for example, before preparing, serving, and/or eating snacks and meals, after diapering or assisting others with toileting or nose wiping, after handling pets or other animals, or after contact with any potentially infectious materials, including bodily fluids. Proper hand-washing procedures include washing with liquid soap and warm, running water for at least 10 seconds, and using a single use or disposable towel. Frequent hand washing is an important part of keeping germs and illness from spreading.

Diapering & Potty Training

For children who are in diapers when they enter The Discovery Center program, parents must provide disposable diapers and wipes as needed for their child. Diapering is done in a designated diapering area located just off the office/observation space of each classroom using a mat that is sanitized after each diaper change. Often, those children who are in the process of toilet training are changed in the bathroom area using a standing position that is more comfortable for them. Teachers and children will wash their hands after each diapering. Each classroom has a routine for diapering and toilet training that fits naturally with the schedule, the child, and routine of the day. Potty training is planned cooperatively between classroom teachers and parent(s) so that the toilet routine established is consistent between the center and the child's home. Potty training begins when the child demonstrates both the desire and ability to proceed.

Cleaning Schedule & Procedures

The facilities at The Discovery Center are professionally cleaned by a cleaning company 3 times per week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights). The facilities at The Discovery Center are cleaned by staff throughout the day and more thoroughly on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Bleach water is used to sanitize areas regularly.

Carpets and upholstered furniture are professionally cleaned every three months. Laundry is done by each classroom (sheets, blankets, pillow cases, etc.) each week, or as necessary (calendar is posted on the dryer, located in the kitchen area).

Toys, materials, and other classroom items are cleaned as necessary after daily use by the children. This includes sweeping floors after meal times, bleaching toys as needed, washing hands before and after tray table use, cleaning and sanitizing the tray table daily, etc.

Discipline

Staff shall consistently use only positive methods of discipline. A short discussion of alternate, appropriate behaviors, with or without time away from the situation, is a common element in encouraging children to assume responsibility for their actions. All classroom staff follow guidelines stated in Katherine Read's The Nursery School. She states:

"The ultimate goal of discipline is self-control making it possible to direct one's own behavior in the end, realistically and with integrity. As we work with young children, we try to help them take steps toward responsible self-direction, as they are ready. Most important for this goal is the child's feeling about himself. No child will try to control and direct his behavior if he sees himself as a worthless, unimportant person. He must respect himself if he is to make the effort to control his behavior and respect the rights of others. In disciplining we need to be careful that we do nothing that will shake a child's respect for himself. We will not depend on methods that humiliate him or make him feel ashamed or lower his self-esteem. We do not label him "bad" or use threats. We will try to show him that we have confidence that he can behave acceptably, whatever he may have done earlier. We will expect only what we think he is capable of doing, so that he can be successful most of the time. We want him to feel himself to be an acceptable, successful person."

Through the program at The Discovery Center, we encourage children to cultivate an inner sense of control, a healthy self-concept, and increased self-direction. We strive to create an atmosphere that encourages children to express their feelings appropriately, to carry out effective problem solving, and to receive positive attention from adults and other children. In order to create this atmosphere, we work consistently to praise and use positive reinforcement as effective methods of behavior management of children. When children receive positive, nonviolent, and understanding interactions from adults and others, they develop good self-concepts, problem solving abilities, and self-discipline. Based on this belief, The Discovery Center uses a positive approach to discipline and practices the following discipline and behavior management techniques:

We do

• Provide an interesting, challenging, and secure learning environment.

• Understand the developmental capabilities of children.

• Set appropriate and understandable limits of behavior.

• Respond consistently to children's needs.

• Encourage children to assume responsibility for their actions.

• Show that we have confidence that children can behave acceptably and appropriately.

• Communicate to children using positive statements.

• Communicate with children on their level.

• Talk with children in a calm, quiet manner.

• Explain unacceptable behavior to children.

• Give attention to children for positive behavior.

• Praise and encourage the children.

• Reason with and set limits for the children.

• Apply rules consistently.

• Model appropriate behavior.

• Set up the classroom environment to prevent problems.

• Provide alternatives and redirect children to acceptable activity.

• Give children opportunities to make choices and solve problems.

• Help children talk out problems and think of solutions.

• Listen to children and respect the children's needs, desires and feelings.

• Provide appropriate words to help solve conflicts.

• Use storybooks and discussion to work through common conflicts.

We do not

• Inflict corporal punishment in any manner upon a child, or (Corporal punishment is defined as the use of physical force to the body as a discipline measure. Physical force to the body includes, but is not limited to, spanking, hitting, shaking, biting, pinching, pushing, pulling, or slapping.

• Use any strategy that hurts, shames, or belittles a child.

• Use any strategy that threatens, intimidates, or forces a child.

• Use food as a form of reward or punishment.

• Use or withhold physical activity as a punishment.

• Shame or punish a child if a bathroom accident occurs.

• Embarrass any child in front of others.

• Compare children.

• Place children in a locked and/or dark room.

• Leave any child alone, unattended, or without supervision.

• Allow discipline of a child by other children.

• Criticize, make fun of, or otherwise belittle a child's parents, families, or ethnic groups.

Conferences will be scheduled with parents if particular disciplinary problems occur. If a child's behavior consistently endangers the safety of the children around him/her, then the Director has the right, after meeting with the parents and documenting behavior problems and interventions through an Action Plan, to terminate child care services for that particular child.

Closures

It is always The Discovery Center's intention to remain open on its regular schedule. However, if The Discovery Center must close for reasons beyond its control, including but not limited to inclement weather, natural or man-made circumstances, intentional or unintentional acts of any governmental agency and/or police authorities, etc., no refund will be issued for all or part of any day or days during which The Discovery Center remains closed due to the circumstances described above. Those families wishing to use their available vacation credit for these circumstances may do so through arrangements with The Discovery Center's administrative staff.

When closure of the center is necessary, The Discovery Center administrative and teaching teams will make every attempt to notify parents through phone calls, emails, or text messages, posting notices on the front door of the center, posting information on our Facebook page and our website on the Announcements page, and changing the center's main telephone greeting to reflect the necessary information.

Inclusivity

The Discovery Center's process for enrolling and monitoring children with special needs reflects the center's philosophy. It is a process by which we can communicate, evaluate, and assess the ability of our program to meet and accommodate the individual special needs of the child. In applying the process, we are evaluating how our program can provide an ideal growth experience for the child within the framework of the program's overall goals, curriculum, and environment.

The following procedures will be followed when enrollment of a child with special needs has been requested:

• The director will conduct a parent tour of the center.

• The director will schedule a 45-minute visit in the prospective classroom for the parent(s) and child.

• The director will meet with the classroom head teacher and parent(s) to obtain additional information about the child and his or her needs.

• The director will arrange a second, follow-up 45-minute visit to the prospective classroom for parent(s) and child.

• The child's prospective head teacher will visit the facility in which the child is currently enrolled to observe its program.

• A follow-up meeting will be scheduled with the head teacher and the child's current teacher, caregiver, aide, case worker, therapist, etc.

• The head teacher and center director will meet with the parents to discuss the observations and information collected to determine appropriate placement for the child.

• If the decision by the head teacher, center director, and the family is to enroll the child in The Discovery Center program, the final details of starting date, schedule, and additional child/parent visits to the classroom for orientation will be established. A plan of action will also be developed by the head teacher, center director, and parents that will include the support staff needed, communication lines with outside support specialists, and the daily communication with the family.

• During a child's first two weeks in The Discovery Center program, the center director will provide additional staffing in the classroom whenever feasible. This will provide opportunity for the child to become better familiarized with the classroom environment and routine while receiving additional one-on-one attention. It is understood, however, that The Discovery Center maintains a 1:8 ratio of teachers to children and is not able to provide long-term one-on-one attention.

• After six weeks in attendance, the head teacher, center director, and parent(s) will re-evaluate the extent to which the program is meeting the needs of the child and how well the child has adapted to the classroom. Those outside the center who are also involved in supporting the child's needs (therapists, other teachers, etc.) will also be included as appropriate.

• At least twice a year thereafter, the child's parent(s) and key teacher will conduct a parent/teacher conference to address developmental and other goals for the child. Teachers, parent(s), and/or the center director will determine the need for any additional conferences or meetings.

The Discovery Center reserves the right to request the withdrawal of a child if the head teacher and center director conclude that the center can no longer provide an opportunity for growth and development of the child within the framework of the center's philosophy and the guidelines listed above.

Payments & Fees

Prompt payment of tuition enables The Discovery Center to maintain its high-quality program and smooth operations. We greatly appreciate families' adherence to our tuition payment policies as outlined below.

• Tuition is due no later than the last school day of the preceding month.

• Tuition payments that have not been made on or before the 5th of the month will incur a $25 late fee every week until the balance (including all late fees) has been paid in full. If the 5th of the month is on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, payment is due on the preceding weekday. If full tuition payment has not been received on or before the 1st calendar day of the following month (i.e. approximately four weeks after it is due), you will be asked to withdraw your child from the program until all past due tuition (including late fees) has been paid in full. Note: If tuition payments are made late (after the 5th of the month) more than three times in a school year, you will be asked to withdraw your child from our program permanently.

• There is a $35 fee for any non-sufficient funds checks.

• Picking children up before agreed-on pick-up times in parent contracts is crucial for everyone involved, and we appreciate families' compliance with our pick-up deadlines. Late pick-up charges are as follows: $20 for the first 10 minutes or fraction thereof, and $1/minute afterward. Note: we charge for any and all late pick-ups for any reason, with no exceptions.

• Any child who withdraws from our program for four weeks, but no more than eight weeks, be assessed a $100 re-enrollment fee upon his or her return. If the child does not return to our program, the initial deposit paid upon starting at the center is forfeited. Note: Days we are closed are not counted when computing the length of your withdrawal period.

• Tuition during absences due to family vacations or illnesses shall be charged at 70% of the child's normal fee if, and only if, you have taken all reasonable steps to arrange the absence in advance with The Discovery Center and that the request is made in writing. Reductions totaling not more than two weeks per year (September through August) based on the child's current schedule may be taken. Accounts must be in good standing to receive credit reductions. In a year in which the child's enrollment begins on or after March 1, one such tuition reduction of not more than one week may be taken. Enrollment beginning June 1 will not be eligible for tuition reductions.

• If you are requesting any credits for vacation time, the request must be submitted on or before the 15th of the month, or you will have to wait until the following month to receive the credit. If you do not submit your vacation request within 90 days of the vacation date(s), you will not receive credits for that time away.

• We do not give credits for sick days, but you may use your vacation days to cover sick days, provided you have vacation time available.

• You must provide two weeks' written notice when withdrawing your child from our program or your deposit paid at enrollment is forfeited.

• There is a $20 administration fee for any schedule changes (not including adding or dropping lunches). The first schedule change is free.

• The non-refundable deposit holds your child's space in our program for the upcoming school year. Once your child is in attendance, the deposit is held to be applied to your child's last month's tuition. If your child does not start in our program within eight weeks from the initial start date stated on your agreement, your deposit is forfeited.

If you have any questions about the above payment policies, please see the center director or accounting manager for further explanation.

Parent & Teacher Communication

Parents are welcome to visit at any time. For the purpose of observation, each classroom has a separate office area equipped with a separate entrance for easy access and a one-way glass observation window. Bulletin boards, your child's cubicle (cubby), and notes on the classroom door are places where information is frequently shared between the classroom and families. Each classroom distributes its own monthly newsletter, and all classrooms use a Class Dojo program app to share information, photos, and updates. The director also writes a monthly general newsletter. These forms of communication help to further inform families of upcoming events, activities, and policies. Formal parent/teacher conferences are held twice per year (late fall and spring) between one of the classroom key teachers and the family. Additional meetings can also be arranged to discuss concerns, issues, or developmental progress of the child. Arrival and departure times of the day also lend themselves to quick conversation and input between parent and teacher. A voicemail system is also available after hours, and parents are always free to contact the center via phone (734-663-7496) or by emailing the director.

Birthday Celebrations

In keeping with our policy of serving nutritious snacks and meals, we request that fruit or anything else we would serve as snack items (bagels, vegetables, cheese, crackers, yogurt, fruit Popsicles, etc.) be the food of choice for birthday celebrations. Please be mindful of our Peanut/Nut-Free Policy. Each classroom has a birthday basket for the child to take home before the event. The family returns it filled with the birthday treat. By de-emphasizing special snacks, we hope to focus on the child on this special day, rather than on the treat or other birthday trappings. This also helps to avoid an unpleasant situation when a child with a special diet or food allergy cannot have certain treats with the rest of the class.

If parents prefer not to send a birthday snack from home, we will arrange to have the child prepare a basket from our snack choices at school. Each classroom may have additional birthday traditions unique to the room. The above guidelines are also helpful when families wish to provide a treat for a child's last day or other special celebration.

Evacuation/Relocation Procedures

The fire alarm will be triggered by the director or other staff as appropriate which will automatically send a signal to the Ann Arbor Fire Department through The Discovery Center alarm company.

Staff will arrange to have all children/staff in each classroom immediately exit the center via the nearest available exit. Staff/teachers will bring emergency/contact binders for each classroom and will also bring their cell phones. Staff/teachers will be sure all children in their classrooms are accounted for and have been evacuated.

Staff and children for each classroom are to assemble on the sidewalk located on W. Liberty around the corner from the center. Upon reaching this area, teachers/staff will take attendance to verify all children are present. Once this is done, one staff member for each classroom will begin the process of contacting parents regarding the emergency, while other staff and teachers attend to the children.

Staff not directly involved in classroom evacuations will perform a quick sweep of the center for any remaining staff/children/personnel and exit the building as soon as possible after this is done, bringing with them our emergency plan binders and cell phones.

Staff/teachers and all children are to remain on the sidewalk as designated until appropriate personnel/emergency responders provide the all clear or provide other directions.

Evacuation/Relocation in Other Cases/Emergencies

In the event a determination has been made that an evacuation/relocation must occur (for reasons other than a fire), the director (or in the absence of the director the designated persons assigned to be in charge) shall go directly to each room and notify the teachers present of the need to evacuate and relocate.

Then the director or designated persons assigned to be in charge (or others as directed) shall contact 911 and report the emergency (in the event the center has not yet had contact with emergency personnel) and notify emergency personnel that the center is being evacuated and relocated and provide emergency personnel information regarding the means of evacuation/relocation (on foot, by car, etc.), the relocation destination is Grace Bible Church located at 1300 South Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 and contact information for the director or others in charge of the evacuation and relocation will be available at that time.

Staff will arrange to have all children/staff in each classroom immediately exit the center via the nearest available safe exit. Staff/teachers will bring emergency/contact binders for each classroom and will also bring their cell phones. Staff/teachers will be sure all children in their classrooms are accounted for and have been evacuated.

Staff will assess how to work with and handle children with special needs when implementing the details of this emergency plan, as some children may require individual attention under emergency circumstances.

Staff and children for each classroom will proceed to Grace Bible Church at 1300 South Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, which is the pre-arranged primary relocation destination for The Discovery Center. Upon entering this building, teachers/staff will take attendance to verify all children are present. Once this is done, one staff member for each classroom will begin the process of contacting parents regarding the emergency, while other staff and teachers attend to the children. Staff will also notify parents that another call will be made when the emergency has been resolved or if other information needs to be provided. Parents will be reunited with children at the off-site location.

Staff not directly involved in classroom evacuations will perform a quick sweep of the center for any remaining staff/children/personnel and exit the building as soon as possible after this is done, bringing with them our emergency plan binders and cell phones.

Staff/teachers and all children will remain at Grace Bible Church as designated until appropriate personnel/emergency responders provide the all clear or provide other directions.

The Ann Arbor Police Department has The Discovery Center on a call list in the event an emergency in the area requires notification or there are potential threats or safety hazards in the area.