If your child's first day of kindergarten is quickly approaching, you may be a nervous wreck from worrying about their safety. If so, use the following tips for taking steps to ensure your child's safety before their first day of school.

Introduce Them To Staff During Registration

When you attend registration before the first day of kindergarten, take your child with you. Not only does this let your child see where they will be attending school, but it gives you the opportunity to introduce them to school staff members.

Introducing your child to the office workers, principal, teachers, and security team gives your kindergartner a chance to know the people they can trust. The staff members are no longer strangers, so they will know who to turn to in the case of an emergency. 

Watch Where You Label Your Child's Belongings

Before your child starts school, you may be required to label their belongings with your child's name to help them and the teacher keep track of what belongs to whom. However, be careful about where you write or place the labels.

Avoid writing or labeling your child's book bag, jacket, or other items that will be easily visible to everyone. You do not want a complete stranger to learn their name. If this happens, the stranger may call out to your child and pretend to be a teacher or someone who knows you.

Instead, label the items on the inside. This way, your child and teachers will still have access to the name, but strangers will not.

Have Your Child Memorize Important Information

A few weeks before the start of school, start having your child memorize important information that they may need in case of an emergency. If your child were to wander off the playground or become separated from their classmates during a field trip, information such as their home address and your primary phone number can help get them back to safety.

Each day, ask your child to recite their name, address, and your phone number. Have them do this every day until they can repeat the information back to you without any hesitation.

The above tips are just a few of the ways you can help keep your child safe when they start kindergarten. For more tips, contact the school's administrator or security staff in charge of school safety for guidance on other things you can do. You can also visit websites like http://www.ssnwhq.com.

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