• All parents and staff must wear a mask at drop off and pick up.
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• Children will be greeted at the front door by a Teacher or Management.

• A Teacher or Management will take the child’s temperature. If the temperature is under 100.4, the child can enter the facility.

• Infants can be transported in their car seats. 

• A Teacher or Management will walk the child to the proper classroom and wash their hands immediately.

• A Teacher or Management  will sign your child into attendance.

• At pickup, Parents please wait for your child outside the front doors. A Teacher or Management will bring your child to you. After the parent takes the child, a Teacher or Management will sign your child out.

Cleaning and disinfection procedures:

• We will have a dedicated team of staff whose sole responsibility will be to ensure that the environment is as healthy and sanitary as possible.
   
• We are using two different EPA approved disinfectants. 
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• We have developed a schedule for cleaning and disinfecting.
• We will routinely clean, sanitize, and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched, especially toys and games. This will also include cleaning objects/surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, classroom sink handles, countertops, nap pads, toilet training potties, desks, chairs, cubbies, and walls. 
• We will use all cleaning products according to the directions on the label. 
• We will keep all cleaning products out of children’s reach. 

• Where necessary, toys will be used on a very limited basis.

• Toys that cannot be cleaned and sanitized will not be used.

• We will clean all toys by soaking  in a cleaning solution for at least 2 minutes and then allowed to air dry on a towel. Once dry, toys are to be put away in their proper location.

• Children’s books, like other paper-based materials such as mail or envelopes, are not considered a high risk for transmission and do not need additional cleaning or disinfection procedures.

• We will sanitize all mats after each use. 

• We will keep each child’s bedding separate and store them only in individually labeled cubbies. Parents, please take your child’s bedding home weekly and launder them. We will never allow children to use another child’s bedding. Bedding will be used for naptime only.

• All meals will be served in each classroom instead of the Cafeteria. Each child’s plate will be served individually.

• We will ensure children wash hands prior to and immediately after eating.

• We will ensure Teachers and Management wash their hands before preparing food and after helping children to eat.

• We will be using disposable plates, cups and utensils.

Children and Staff who exhibit the following symptoms will not be allowed into the center.

• Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher

• Dry cough

• Shortness of breath

• Chills

• Loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Muscle aches

Any person exhibiting any signs should remain home until they are symptom free for 72 hours without medication. 

If a child becomes ill while in care, the child will be placed in a separate area until they are picked up. The child must be symptom free for 72 hours without medication before returning.