About Us

Medical Care Information

The parent must provide Blessed Lil One's with updated medical information regarding his or her child, such as information regarding the child's medical problems, immunizations, allergies, regular medications, physical and or mental handicaps, or restrictions on the child's physical activities. Information should also be provided as to whether the child has had any physical, emotional or mentally disabilities or limitations, previous surgeries, covid, flu or any other contagious disease. This information should be provided to Blessed Lil One's prior to the child's first day of care, failure to advise staff or management at Blessed Lil One’s will result in immediate termination from our program.

Blessed Lil One's will not administer any medication to any child.

ILLNESS POLICY

We value your children’s health, your personal home as well as the health of the staff, therefore together we strive to ensure a healthy and well-being environment for everyone.

Blessed Lil One’s will not accept any child with:

Any child with these conditions or any surgical procedure must have a doctor note stating your child is clear to return to school. Any medicine required to treat above symptoms will mean the child is too ill to attend daycare. Example of medicine: Motrin, Tempera, Tylenol, antibiotic, prescription creams or gel, etc. The final decision as to whether a child will be admitted to the childcare facility will be made in the sole discretion of the provider.

If a child becomes sick at daycare the parent or authorized person will be called and asked to pick up the child. If necessary, the staff will isolate the child from the other children and make him/her as comfortable as possible but will not administer medication. If a child has fever, diarrhea and or vomiting that child must quarantine a minimum of 48 hours with no further symptoms and without medicinal aid, (i.e Motrin, Excedrin, etc).

Blessed Lil One's will promptly publicly post contagious diseases when the provider has knowledge that a child may have been exposed while at the childcare facility. If a child has been diagnosed with an infectious condition Blessed Lil Ones requires a 5-7 day minimum quarantine before returning back to childcare with a doctor statement – no exceptions.

The parent is expected to inform Blessed Lil One's of any illness or problem of a child that might affect other children and staff at the childcare facility, failure to advise staff or management of any known sickness or health condition will result in termination from the childcare facility.

Toilet Training

Blessed Lil One's will assist with toilet training. However, the parent should first initiate and consistently continue the training at home. When training has started, the parent must supply training pants, pull-ups, wipes or underwear.

Once your child is completely potty trained, the fee will decrease to the current potty-trained rate unless an incentive discount has already been applied.

Diapers are checked on a regular basis and changed whenever reasonably necessary. After the diaper is changed, the diaper-changing area will be sterilized, and the provider's hands and the child’s hands will be washed.

Naps and Rest Periods

Nap time is as follows: 12:30 to 2:45 p:m

Program Activities

A child should not bring toys, jewelry or other personal items from home. Toy weapons, such as guns or knives, are absolutely prohibited. Blessed Lil One's is not responsible for lost or broken toys brought from home.

Blessed Lil One's follow SC DSS outdoor playtime guidelines, however if extreme and or inclement weather is present, Blessed Lil Ones will safely determine if outside/outdoor activities are available for that day. For summer seasons staff always check the playground equipment prior to allowing children outside and in Fall and winter any temperature that exceeds below 50 degrees.

Emergencies

In case of a medical emergency, Blessed Lil One's will obtain the necessary emergency medical care for the child, including but not limited to transportation to an emergency room. The parent will be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with any medical care provided to the child, including the cost of transportation. Blessed Lil One's will not administer any medication to any child.

Emergency telephone numbers are posted at each telephone. Emergency evacuation plans are posted at each exit. Periodically, the children with staff will practice the evacuation plans.

In case of an emergency, Blessed Lil One's will first try to reach the parent. If the parent cannot be reached, Blessed Lil One's will then contact the child's emergency contact person(s) as listed in the Day Care Contract.

It is unavoidable that children will incur scratches and scrapes while playing. These minor injuries will be treated by Blessed Lil One's staff with an ice pack, bandage and documented. Blessed Lil One's will inform the parent of the minor injury and the treatment provided and documented.

Life threatening medical emergency means that the student requires immediate medical intervention to stabilize and prevent the medical condition from getting worse. Examples include compound fractures (bones protruding from skin), severe cuts, internal bleeding, severe burning, difficulty breathing, heart problems, shock, severe allergic reactions to insect bites, poisonous plant contact, or animal bites, ingestion of chemicals/poisoning, and unconsciousness.

1. Remain calm. Call 911 immediately if the situation warrants. Stay on the line to receive instructions.
2. Be ready to give the address of Blessed Lil One's at Mt Sinai Baptist Church, 2911 S.Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
   If the scene is safe, proceed to the victim and access the severity of the injury. Do not move the sick or the injured person unless his/her safety is at risk. Report the accident to the ASP Director; she will call the parent/guardian.
3. Administer CPR and/or first aid if necessary and if trained. If not trained, the individual must get an individual certified in these areas to report to the accident immediately.

Confidentiality

Blessed Lil One's will keep files on each child confidential. All private information exchanged between the parent and the provider will remain confidential.

Child Care Regulations

Blessed Lil One's operates in full compliance with all state and local childcare regulations.
Blessed Lil One's facility is insured.