COVID 19 GUIDeLINES

Entrance Protocols
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Screening of all staff and children prior to entry, including a temperature check
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Classes use separate entrances to ensure no mingling of groups
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Hands washed upon entry
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Parents and other visitors remain outside our facilities
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Drop off will be staggered over 15 minutes with families keeping 6 feet apart
Social Distancing
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Teachers and students remain within their pod
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Outdoor times staggered to ensure no mingling with other students
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Classes separated into groups when possible, particularly meal time
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Distance of 6 feet between sleeping cots and eating tables
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Children will be served individual portions of lunch
Cleaning and Sanitizing
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More frequent cleaning and disinfecting of all areas, particularly those with high touch use
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More frequent rotation of toys to allow for cleaning
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Toys sanitized daily
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Hands sanitized frequently
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Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes provided for outdoor use
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Sanitizing bins for soiled toys
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All stuffed toys and other toys that can’t be sanitized will be removed from the classroom
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Assigning frequently used items to each child individually
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Toys from home will not be permitted inside of the classroom
Communication
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Training of staff in the new protocols
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Signage in school reinforcing the new protocols
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Parents will sign in over Brightwheel Daily
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Mitzvah notes will be sent over Brightwheel Daily
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Parents will fill out and send the screening survey daily over Google Docs
PPE
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Masks worn at all times by staff
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Gloves used when handling food and when changing diapers
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Staff will wear long button down shirts when in close contact with the children
Containment Plan
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• All sick children and staff will be isolated immediately
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No return to school without testing/medical guidance
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Coordinate with health officials for possible classroom or school closure
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Parents notified immediately of potential exposure
Nap Time
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Cots will be placed 6 feet away from each other
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Cots will be labeled and used for individual children
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Linen will be placed in bags and labeled with each child’s name
Specialty Classes
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Specialty instructors will use masks when inside the facility
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Specialty instructors will keep a 6 feet distance from children at all times
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Specialty classes will take place separately for each pod
Staff
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Staff members will wear a mask at all times
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Staff members will wear long button down shirts when in close contact with the children
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Staff members will be screened including a temperature check before entering the facility
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Staff members will wear gloves when serving food and during diaper changing
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Staff members will social distance from each other to the extent possible