COVID-19 Policy

Screening Requirements

Temperature checks will be administered to everyone entering the center
Temperature above 100.4 (degrees Fahrenheit) or 38.0 (degrees Celsius) will not be admitted into the center
During parent sign in, signature confirming child does not have a fever, shortness of breath or cough will be required
Masks or face shields are required to be worn at all times unless maintaining a distance of 6 feet

Pick up/ Drop off

Staggering drop-offs will be scheduled to limit possible family exposure
Only 1 family per reception area at a time (this will be limited to caregiver dropping off and child receiving services)
Child will be picked up and dropped off at reception area only (caregivers will not be permitted past reception area)
Upon entering center, children will be required to immediately wash their hands

Environmental Health/ Social Distancing

Limited toys distributed to each room which will remain in the same location / child
Cleaning and disinfecting conducted after use
Child designated to one room/workstation/ and therapist until further notice
Cleaning and disinfecting of all surfaces conducted before each closing day

Diapering

Therapist will be required to wash their hands and the child’s hands beginning beginning
Therapist will be required to wear gloves
The following steps will be posted in diaper changing areas
- Prepare (includes putting on gloves)
- Clean the child
- Remove trash (soiled diaper/wipes)
- Replace diaper
- Wash child’s hands
- Clean up diapering station
- Wash hands
Therapist will be required to wash their hands afterwards and disinfect area with fragrance- free bleach that is EPA- registered as a sanitizing or disinfecting solution
Contaminated/ soiled clothing should be place in plastic bag
Multiple change of clothes should be provided by caregivers and placed in child’s bag

Food Preparation