Small Miracles

Small Miracles
Two preschoolers pose together.
    • Home
    • EAST TUCSON
      • Old Spanish Trail
        • Old Spanish Trail Tour & Admissions
        • Old Spanish Trail Testimonials
      • Love This Day School
        • Love This Day Tours and Admissions
    • CENTRAL TUCSON
      • Pima Country Day School
      • Miramonte Day School
      • Poets Square Day School
      • El Presidio Day School
      • Little Ranch
        • Little Ranch Tour & Admissions
    • NW TUCSON
      • Open Arms
        • Open Arms Tour & Admissions
    • PHOENIX
      • Scottsdale ELC
        • Scottsdale ELC Testimonials
        • Scottsdale ELC Tour & Admissions
    • Tempe
      • Mill Avenue
        • Mill Avenue Tour & Admissions
        • Mill Avenue Testimonials
    • About Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Why Small Miracles?
        • Safety & Security
        • Teaching Styles
        • All Inclusive Program
        • Nutrition
      • Our Philosophy
      • Internet Cameras
    • Parents
      • Welcome to Child Care
        • Our Commitment to Childcare Safety
        • Nutrition-Centered Childcare Programs
        • What Makes a Great Teacher
        • Teacher Qualifications
        • Tour & Admissions
        • Your Child's First Day in Daycare
        • Making Memorable Daycare Experiences
        • Daycare Assistance for Military Families
      • Curriculum
        • Child Enrichment Program
        • Pre-School Objectives
        • School-Age Program
        • Toddler Curriculum
        • Infant Classroom Objectives
        • Infants in Daycare
        • Programs for Preschool Children
        • Early Childhood Development Curriculum
      • Enrichment Classes
      • Parenting Resources
        • Websites
      • Enrolled Families
        • Charitable Giving Program
        • Holiday & School Closures
        • Parent's Night Out
        • Parent/Teacher Organization
        • Referral Coupon
        • Tuition Express
        • Year-End Statements/Child Care Tax Credit
    • News & Blog
    • En Español
    • Careers
      • Benefits
      • Top 10 Reasons to Work at Small Miracles Schools
    • Kids Zone
      • Toddler
      • Pre-School
      • All Ages
    • Contact Us
    Home / News & Blog / Scottsdale Preschool Executive Director Offers Arizona Parents Toy Safety Tips

    Scottsdale Preschool Executive Director Offers Arizona Parents Toy Safety Tips

    April 7, 2014

    PHOENIX, AZ – MARCH 27, 2014

    For parents here in Arizona and for parents everywhere, the most difficult aspect of choosing toys for our children is the on-the-fly (in store) safety assessments we’re required to engage in. To lend parents a helping hand in that area, Scottsdale Early Learning Center Executive Director Jennifer Werner recently weighed in on the subject and offered an easy to remember set rules, designed to make safe toy selection just a bit easier for the parents of preschool age children.

    “Despite ongoing efforts from larger toy manufacturers and from the federal government to a better job of ensuring that the toys on market are safe for our children, a variety of hazardous features continue to slip through the cracks and onto shelves,” Werner said. “That means, it’s up to parents to evaluate each toy for safety before buying it. That’s why I decided to jot down the following guidelines for choosing safe toys.”

    First, don’t select toys with the following features:

    • Sharp edges: Poorly constructed toys often have sharp edges. So if you see them it’s a bad sign
    • Sharp points: broken toys and pins or staples on doll’s clothes and accessories may expose sharp point which can puncture a child
    • Small parts: Small toys or big toys with small removable parts that can be swallowed or become lodged in a child’s, ears or nose. This is especially special important to remember if you have a toddles.

    Second, avoid toys that have these features:

    • Loud noises: Caps and even noise-making guns that can reach levels which can damage hearing
    • Propelled objects: Non foam projectiles-guided missiles and other flying toys can be turned into weapons.

    To which Werner added “Parents with preschool aged children will want to avoid selecting toys which have long strings attached to them because of strangulation hazard.”

    Third, be a label reader:

    • Make sure that you only purchasing toys recommended for your child’s age. You’ll also want to keep an eye out for labels such as: ‘non toxic’ or ‘washable/hygienic materials’ when buying stuffed toys. If you’re considering an electronic toy for your child, make sure that it has a UL (Underwriters Laboratories) seal which indicates that its electrical parts have been inspected for safety.

    Fourth, stay up-to-date on toy recalls by:

    • Regularly checking the “news” websites your Local TV stations
    • Setting up a Google alert for the term “Toy Recall”

    Fifth, teach your children proper toy use by:

    • Explaining the do and don’ts regarding the use of each toy to your child
    • Making sure that your child knows to give you their toys away when they are broken
    • Telling your child to care for their toys so that they do not get broken and to put toys away after playtime

    Werner concluded her advice to parents by saying “Finally, nothing works better than adult supervision during playtime so that ‘accidents in waiting’ can be spotted and headed off. By following these guidelines, injuries can be prevented and most importantly children can enjoy the fun and safe play.”

    ABOUT THE SCOTTSDALE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

    Small Miracles’ Scottsdale ELC offers parents and children alike a wonders-filled preschool environment. It’s the first daycare center in Phoenix with a curriculum specifically designed to instill a positive consciousness and modern worldview with a family-friendly atmosphere. By affirmatively embracing each child’s unique talents and dreams, and armed with the belief that that each child has unlimited potential to contribute to their community, the early learning center’s educators strive to facilitate the optimal growth and development of the children in their care.

    Whether parents require a full time preschool or are looking for part-time daycare, the staff at Small Miracles’ Scottsdale Early Leaning Center will always do their best to accommodate them. They welcome opportunities to show off their exceptional childcare facilities, so if you’re a parent, feel free to contact them or visit them online for more information or to arrange a visit.

    For Media Inquiries, Please Contact:
    Keir Cochran
    Small Miracles Preschools
    12630 N. 48th Street
    Phoenix, AZ 85032
    (602) 953-2530
    education@smallmiraclesaz.com

    Filed Under: Preschooler Parenting Skills

    News & Blog Topics

    • Early Child Development (3)
    • Early Childhood Nutrition (1)
    • General (55)
    • Holiday Activities for Kids (1)
    • Preschooler Parenting Skills (3)
    • Small Miracles Arizona News (2)

    News & Blog Archive

    • August 2018 (3)
    • October 2017 (5)
    • April 2017 (1)
    • January 2017 (3)
    • December 2016 (1)
    • November 2016 (8)
    • October 2016 (10)
    • September 2016 (3)
    • August 2016 (3)
    • June 2016 (1)
    • May 2016 (1)
    • April 2016 (4)
    • December 2015 (2)
    • November 2015 (3)
    • October 2015 (3)
    • August 2015 (1)
    • February 2015 (1)
    • August 2014 (1)
    • June 2014 (3)
    • May 2014 (2)
    • April 2014 (2)
    • March 2014 (1)
    • September 2013 (2)
    Kids ZoneWatch Me GrowSmall Miracles Blog
    education@smallmiraclesaz.com
    • Site Map
    • Accessibility
    YouTube TwitterFacebookLinkedIn
    Copyright © Small Miracles 2019
    Responsive Design by ePageCity