COVID-19 Health & Safety Practices

CLASS SIZES, RATIOS & STAFFING
 Class sizes will be kept as small as possible, no larger than 14 children in the same class group.
 Class groups (cohorts) will stay with the same staff members and group of children to the greatest extent possible.
 To minimize exposure to both children and staff, we will limit the number of staff and other children, that each child may encounter.
 All staff will wear face coverings while in the building and around children or other staff members.
 Staff will undergo a health check upon arrival, which includes a temperature check.
PHYSICAL DISTANCING
 Each child will have their own designated chair and place at the table that will remain consistent.
 Each child has their own individual art supplies and sensory materials.
 Activities will be provided for individual play and small groups to limit close contact as much as possible.
 We will provide visual cues on the floor and in the classroom to help children understand where they can play.
 When possible, we will eliminate waiting in lines.
 Teachers will limit physical contact with children to caregiving routines and times of comfort.
CLEANING & SANITIZING
All staff has been trained in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures. Custodians will continue to clean and sanitize each night. In addition, we have adopted the following procedures.
 Items have been removed from the classroom that cannot be easily sanitized.
 All toys that are used will be collected after use and sanitized each night.
 Children will have dedicated crayons and markers to use.
 There will be no shared sensory activities.
 All high contact areas will be sanitized after high-use times.
 When possible, windows will remain open to allow for fresh air and ventilation.
HANDWASHING
We will continue current handwashing/sanitizing times and intervals.
The intervals include:
 Upon arriving
 Before going to the playground
 After coming inside from the playground
 After toileting or anything involving a bodily fluid
 Before and after eating
 Before leaving for the day
In addition, we implemented the following procedures:
 Staff will assist each child in washing their hands and ensure teaching proper handwashing etiquette for at least 20 seconds.
 Staff will turn the water on and off for each handwashing.
 The staff will administer soap to each child.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
 All adults entering the building must wear face coverings.
 Authorized adults must check children in and out of the center each day using a full signature on the sign in and out sheet at the front door.
 Except for authorized staff, no adults are allowed in the Jenny Hart building past the pony wall that separates the building’s entryway to the Jenny Hart hallway, unless it is an urgent or extenuating circumstance.
 Upon the arrival of all children, a health check will be conducted using a touchless thermometer.
 Jenny Hart staff will escort the child to their class and from their class.

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