Health and Safety
Food Allergies: Leaning Ladder is not peanut/nut free, dairy free or gluten free; however, if we have a child in program with a peanut or other severe food allergy, we may restrict certain foods from being used for the safety of that child. In order to provide a safe environment for all our participants, we ask the child take a supported role in taking responsibility to be knowledgeable of their allergies and avoid foods containing a harmful ingredient. Proper hand washing techniques strongly encouraged, please note any medications that are used to aide in allergies.
Insurance: We assume that all children are covered by the health and accident insurance policies of their parents, and that this information is indicated on the registration forms. In the case of an emergency, camp staff will contact the guardian immediately.
Illness: To help avoid the spread of illness, children with fever, diarrhea, vomiting or at the start of a cold should not attend a program, event or camp. You must wait until fever, vomiting, or diarrhea has been gone for 24 hours before sending your child back to Leaning Ladder. Upon notification of a sick child during program hours, a parent or guardian must pick up their child immediately. If the parent or guardian cannot be reached, emergency contacts will be called to pick up the child. It is very important that a sick child not remain in the kitchen, both for the well-being of the child and
the other children in our programs.
Inclusive Setting: Program activities are diverse and supportive of all youth regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, culture, language, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, ability, or sexual orientation.
Proper Attire: Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are a must (sneakers work fine). Clothes may get dirty. We ask that all children limit jewelry and no perfume. Long hair should be secured / tied back. No hats.
Knife Safety & Learning Accommodations: All students leave our programs with basic knife skills including chopping, slicing, dicing, safe handling, and other kitchen safety. Parents will be required to let us know before the start of the first class if they think their child will be able to safely handle a knife and follow the directions given, or any other accommodations that should be considered