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Safety

At Queen of Peace, the safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. Our campus is equipped with comprehensive safety measures to provide a secure and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families.


Key Safety Features

Fenced and Secure Playground: Our outdoor play areas are fully fenced and include age-appropriate play structures designed with creativity and opportunities for risk-taking with boundaries and supervision.

Controlled Entry: The school utilizes safety glass and a buzz-only entry system through the main office to ensure controlled access to the building.  All other building entrances are locked and behind fencing during the school day.

Trained Staff: All preschool and childcare staff members are certified in First Aid and CPR, ensuring quick and effective responses in emergencies.

Emergency Preparedness: We conduct monthly fire drills and other required safety drills, including lockdown and evacuation drills, to ensure students and staff are well-prepared.

Monitoring and Communication: The campus is monitored by over 30 security cameras, and every classroom is equipped with a phone and intercom for communication and emergency purposes. Teachers also have access to safety and emergency kits at all times.

Evacuation Protocols: Staff regularly practice school-wide evacuation drills to maintain a high standard of readiness.


At Queen of Peace, we are committed to creating a safe, secure, and supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive with confidence.

Safety Response Protocol

What is SRP?

Common Language

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol. The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident.

When communicating these, the action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is then followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by active participants, including students, staff, teachers and first responders. The SRP is based on the following actions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter.

On the Same Page. Everyone.

The benefits of SRP become quickly apparent. By standardizing the vocabulary, all stakeholders can understand the response and status of the event.
For students, this provides continuity of expectations and actions throughout their educational career. For teachers, this becomes a simpler process to train and drill. For communities, it leverages the growing adoption of the protocols from residents of all ages. For first responders, the common vocabulary and protocols establish a greater predictability that persists through the duration of an incident.
People easily understand the practices and can reinforce the protocol. Additionally, this protocol enables rapid response determination when an unforeseen event occurs.

SRP is Action Based

The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on the response to any given situation not on individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP demands a specific vocabulary but also allows for great flexibility. The premise is simple - these five specific actions that can be performed during an incident. When communicating these, the action is labeled with a "Term of Art" and is then followed by a "Directive." Execution of the action is performed by active participants.
 

 

Students are trained to: 


Clear the hallways 
Remain in their area or room until the “All Clear” is announced 
Do business as usual 
 

Adults and staff are trained to: 


Close and lock the door
Account for students and adults
Do business as usual
 

Students are trained to: 


Return to inside of building
Do business as usual

Adults and staff are trained to: 


Bring everyone indoors 
Lock the outside doors 
Increase situational awareness 
Account for students and adults 
Do business as usual
 

Students are trained to: 


Move away from sight 
Maintain silence 
Do not open the door 

Adults and staff are trained to: 


Recover students from hallway if possible 
Lock the classroom door 
Turn out the lights 
Move away from sight 
Maintain silence 
Do not open the door 
Prepare to evade or defend
 

Students are trained to: 


Leave stuff behind if required to 
If possible, bring their phone 
Follow instructions

Adults and staff are trained to: 


Bring roll sheet and Go Bag (unless instructed not to bring anything with them, dependent on reason for evacuation.) 
Lead students to Evacuation location 
Account for students and adults 
Report injuries or problems using Red Card/Green Card method.
 

Hazards might include: 


Tornado
Hazmat 
Earthquake 
Tsunami

Safety Strategies might include: 


Evacuate to shelter area 
Seal the room 
Drop, cover and hold 
Get to high ground

Students are trained in: 


Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies

Adults and staff are trained in: 


Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies 
Accounting for students and adults 
Report injuries or problems using Red Card/Green Card method.