Alleged child abuse or neglect

a) According to the insurer, if the preschool hires as an employee or volunteer, someone who has been alleged to have committed child abuse, the Society will not be covered by insurance. Therefore, any member who is alleged to have committed child abuse shall not be permitted to be a duty person.

b) If the ECE or any parent has reason to believe a child has been, or is likely to be abused, neglected, or in need of protection, they must report the matter immediately to a child protection social worker.  If a child is in immediate danger the police may be called. The duty to report is set out in the "Child, Family and Community Service Act." (available on-line)