HEALTH & SAFETY

Your Child’s Wellbeing is Our Top Priority

At La Maluk Village, every child’s health, safety, and emotional wellbeing come first.

Our policies follow KHDA standards, as well as UAE health, hygiene, and child protection regulations, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for learning and play.

Daily Monitoring

& Child Wellbeing

We track children’s emotional state and engagement daily using the Leuven Scales. If low wellbeing or involvement is observed, our team:

Conducts additional observations
Communicates with parents
Adjusts learning or behavioural support immediately

Hygiene

& Sanitation Procedures

We maintain strict hygiene standards throughout the centre:

Daily cleaning and disinfection of classrooms, playrooms, toilets, kitchens, and corridors
Preventive sanitation according to approved schedules
Staff trained in hygiene and first aid
Food safety procedures strictly monitored

Facility Safety

Regular risk assessments in classrooms, stairs, playgrounds, toilets, exits, and sleep areas
Clearly marked emergency exits and evacuation routes
CCTV coverage in all key areas (excluding toilets and sleeping zones), with footage stored securely for 14 days
Supervised entry through central reception by a trained security guard

Medical Room & Health Care

Morning health checks for all children
Maintained medical files and vaccination records
Isolation procedures for illness symptoms
First aid for injuries or discomfort
Compliance with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) standards

Nutrition & Mealtime Safety

Careful monitoring of allergies and medical conditions
Supervised meal times with age-appropriate portions
Choking prevention measures and safe eating practices
Food stored, prepared, and disposed of according to hygiene regulations

Emergency Procedures & Drills

Fire drills each term and lockdown drills twice per year
Staff trained in evacuation routes and emergency response
First aid kits and evacuation instructions available throughout the centre
Nurse and security coordinate with emergency services as needed

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Safe recruitment practices: police clearance, reference checks, identity verification

Annual training on physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, and online safety

Immediate reporting to Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for any concern

DSL maintains confidential logs and escalates to Dubai Child Protection Centre if required

Whistleblowing system protects staff reporting concerns

Regulated staff phone use and age-appropriate safety training for children

Roles & Responsibilities

· Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): The Centre Director holds overall responsibility for safeguarding and child protection across the centre.

· Nurse, Security Team, and All Staff: Monitor and ensure daily compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.

· Staff Training: All staff complete certified safeguarding training and participate in regular refresher programmes.

· Incident Management: Any injuries or incidents are recorded accurately, signed by parents, and systematically reviewed to enhance safety and wellbeing practices.

MEET OUR TEAM