To ensure that The Meadows Early Learning Center remains a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all children, families, staff, and visitors, we expect everyone entering our center to engage in actions that reflect kindness and respect. Inappropriate, illegal, threatening, or disrespectful behavior—and the use of abusive or aggressive language—will not be tolerated. We are committed to maintaining a positive, drama-free environment, and families who are unable to uphold these expectations may be subject to disenrollment.
We recommend that families avoid engaging in social networking with their child’s teacher to prevent any potential concerns now or in the future. Babysitting outside of school hours may be arranged at the discretion of the teacher; however, it should never impact classroom relationships, and teachers should never feel pressured to provide this service.
For the safety of all children, if a parent or authorized pick-up person appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of pick-up, they will be asked to arrange for another responsible adult to pick up the child. If they refuse and attempt to leave with the child, we are required to notify the police department and child protection services. Please note that The Meadows reserves the right to refuse service, without prior warning, to anyone in violation of this policy.
Car Seat Safety
Colorado Car Seat Law (Effective January 1, 2025):
Infants under 2 years old and under 40 lbs must ride rear-facing in the back seat Colorado Department of Transportation+1.
Children under 2 years old but over 40 lbs, or ages 2–4 (at least 20 lbs), must ride in a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat, also in the back seat Colorado Department of Transportationcdphe.colorado.gov.
Children ages 4–9 (at least 40 lbs) must use a car seat or booster seat in the back seat Colorado Department of TransportationRamos Law.
Every child under age 18 must be properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint system—an extension from the previous age requirement of 16 Colorado Department of TransportationColorado General Assembly.
Custody/Legal Issues
At The Meadows Early Learning Center, our first responsibility is always to the children in our care. While we are here to support your child and family, we do not become involved in custody disputes. If there are custody agreements, court orders, or restraining orders that affect your child, please provide this information so we can be fully prepared to ensure their safety and well-being.