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Entrance Protocols

•  Screening of all staff and children prior to entry, including a temperature check 

•  Drop off will be staggered to avoid mingling between classes

•  Hands washed upon entry

•  Teachers will meet children outside to ensure parents and other visitors can remain outside the facilities

 

Social Distancing

•  Teachers and students remain within their pod—classroom with a maximum of 10 children 

•  Outdoor times staggered to ensure no mingling of pods

•  Separate bathrooms assigned for each group

•  Classes separated into groups when possible, particularly during meal time

•  Distancing of sleeping cots and cribs

 

Cleaning & Sanitizing 

•  More frequent cleaning and disinfecting of all areas, particularly those with high touch use

•  More frequent rotation of toys to allow for cleaning

•  More frequent hand washing

•  Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes provided for outdoor use

•  Sanitizing bin for used toys in each classroom

•  All mouthed toys will be placed in a mouthed toys bin and disinfected daily

 

Communication

•  Training of staff in the new protocols

•  Signage in school reinforcing the new protocols

 

PPE

• ​Gloves used when handling food and when changing diapers

 

Containment Plan

•  All sick children and staff isolated immediately

•  No return to school without testing/medical guidance

•  Coordinate with health officials for possible classroom or school closure

•  Parents notified immediately of potential exposure