To help prevent the spread of illnesses including COVID-19 we will follow all policies and procedures recommended by the CDC. We will use prevention strategies.  Prevention strategies are the actions put in place by the child care program and taken by people to reduce the risk of spreading any illnesses including COVID-19. 

 

For example: 

-staying home when sick

-wearing a mask that covers the nose and mouth, 

-physical distancing 

-avoiding crowds

-avoiding poorly ventilated indoor spaces 

-frequent handwashing

-cohorting 

-regular and consistent cleaning and disinfecting, 

 

Consistent and correct use of these strategies can lower the risk of transmission in our center. Keep in mind that community spread plays a part in the overall risk to our program and our children. So, it is important to stay updated on your community’s infection and COVID-19 status through the local health department.

 

If your child is having any of these symptoms please keep them home and take proper precautions to keep you and your child safe.

If your child begins to experience any of these symptoms while at the center we will contact you immediately to come to pick up your child.

Please have alternative pickups available if needed. 

 

Signs or symptoms of illnesses include:

• Fever 

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Myalgia

• Cough

• Nasal congestion or rhinorrhea

• New loss of taste or smell

• Sore throat

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Abdominal pain

• Diarrhea

• Nausea or vomiting

• Poor appetite or poor feeding

 

FYI: The child must be 72 hrs symptom-free before returning to the center and a doctor's note with clearance to return. 

 

For further information please visit: 

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-with-disabilities.html

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/toolkits/childcare.html

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/pediatric-hcp.html