Non-discrimination Policy
Park Cities Day School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, or other national or ethnic origin in admittance, education, or other administrative policies and extends to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally made available to students at the school.
Drills For Emergencies And Disasters
If an emergency situation develops, such as severe weather, fire, physical problems with the building, or power failure, the children’s safety is our first concern. The school is equipped with a fire alarm system, fire extinguishers in each room, and a weather alert radio.
Parents will be contacted in the event of weather-related incidents or school closings due to unsafe conditions such as fire, flood, or act of nature that causes damage to the school. If such an emergency develops that requires children and staff to be relocated away from the school, the children will be escorted to Tom Thumb at 522 Preston Royal Center, Dallas 75230. Park Cities Day School will contact Dallas Fire & Police to let them know the situation.
Child Abuse And Neglect
A person who believes a child’s physical or mental health or welfare has been adversely affected by abuse or neglect by any person shall immediately report to the Director and the proper authorities (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services or law enforcement. Anyone who does not report suspected abuse may be held liable for a misdemeanor or felony. The child abuse hotline is 1-800-252-5400, and the website is dfps.state.tx.us. The local Child Care Licensing number is 214-583-4253.
Parents may contact the Local Licensing Office, DFPS child abuse hotline, and DIPS website at 214-583-4253 or dfps.state.tx.us
Accident Reports
PCDS staff members may apply simple first aid at the school for minor injuries such as cuts, abrasions, bruises, and insect bites. If any of these occur and first aid is administered, a “Boo-Boo Report” will be completed. This report will state the nature of the injury, the cause, and the treatment, and the teacher who completed the report will sign it.
Playground Safety
A safe, age-appropriate outdoor environment is provided for our children. The following rules are enforced for indoor and outdoor play areas:
- When a class has outdoor time, all children must stay with their class.
- Teachers will supervise the children on the playground at all times.
- In case of an accident, one teacher may bring a child in for first aid.
- At no time will the class be left on the playground without supervision.
- The director and the teachers will inspect the playground daily and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
Outdoor Safety
All children go outside every day, weather permitting, and our staff promotes sun and insect safety. All children should have hats to wear outdoors, as well as sunscreen in warmer weather. Insect repellent must also be provided for your child to protect against mosquito-borne viruses.
Shared Space Plan
This plan pertains to our students between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. When the children are playing in the courtyard, there is an entrance into the building that allows our teachers to assist children with restroom needs. The nature of other activities and persons who may be sharing the space will be Happy Feet for soccer for our children.
Gang-free Zone
Park Cities Day School is a gang-free zone. Under the Texas Penal Code, any area within 1000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal activity are subject to harsher penalties. This poster and information is posted on the center bulletin board. It can also be found at dfps.state.tx.us.
Parents may review the copy of the minimum standards and the child-care center’s most recent Licensing Inspection report.
Animals
We do not have or allow animals at the center.