certify that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the provisions listed herein.I acknowledge that failure to act in accordance with the provisions listed herein, or with any other policy or procedure outlined by Little Peoples Village will result in termination of services. I acknowledge that care for my child will be terminated if it is determined that my actions, or lack of action unnecessarily exposes another employee, child, or their family member to COVID-19.
Re-Opening LPV
Due to restrictions still in place, we will reopen at 75% capacity in each room. When instructed to and all safe measures are taken, we will open with full operation hours. It's impossible to have the same staff care for the same kids throughout the day without mixing up children and teachers from other classes so changes were made for everyone's safety.
New Temporary hours
We will be reopening Monday -Friday 7:30am-5:30pm. With only serving children no longer than 9 hours a day.
Same staff and same classroom
To help minimize interactions throughout the building, we are having all classrooms open throughout the day
from open to close. This will help isolate any spread if a child or staff get sick. We will not be mixing the children or staff in different classrooms at any time. Same staff with same kids! Due to this guideline. We had to lower our hours to accomplish this goal. We will be open from 7:30-5:30pm and children can not exceed a 9hr period in a day. We also put a third teacher in each classroom to make sure all hours are covered, with same teachers, for the duration of the day.
Lower enrollment
We wil6 lower our enrollment to we feel it is safe per CDC guidelines to go to regular capacity. By limited capacity, we hope this will lower the chance of covid spreading.
Drop off/pick up and labeled Waiting Spots
Designated drop off/pick up for children will be in rear entrance yard. This will allow adequate space for social distancing. We will have markings 6 feet apart near entrances so families know where to stand safely from one another.
Only Students and Staff Allowed Inside
Each person who enters a facility increases the chances of COVID-19 transmission, so it is a good idea to keep families outside and not allow any visitors.
Designated Runner
Assign the same staff members the responsibility of greeting families and walking each child to their classroom.
Health Screening Questionnaire
Before a child is allowed inside, parents answer a questionnaire to ensure they do not have any signs of COVID-19. Here is a sample questionnaire you can use:
Do you or your child or any member of your household have any of the following symptoms?
Fever (37.8C 100.4F Or Higher)
New/Worsening Cough
Shortness of Breath
Sore Throat
Difficulty Swallowing
Loss of Taste or Smell
Nausea/Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain
Runny Nose, or Nasal Congestion (In the absence of underlying reasons such as Seasonal Allergies, Nasal Drip, Etc.) Unexplained Fatigue/Malaise/Myalgia
Chills
Headache
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Lethargy/Difficulty Feeding in Infants
Have you had contact with anyone with acute respiratory illness or who travelled outside of (country) in the last
14 days?
Have you had close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19?
If you answered YES to any of these, DO NOT enter. Your child cannot be permitted to enter to ensure the safety of everyone. Contact your health care provider.
Temperature Checks
Check each staff and child's temperature using an infrared contactless forehead thermometer to ensure they do not have a fever before entering the building. This will be done at least twice a day to ensure temperature doesn't go up during the day.
Wear Masks
Ensure that every adult is wearing a face mask. Children under 3 years old should not wear face masks. There are mixed opinions on whether older children should wear masks and so unless legally required it is up to your discretion whether children should be required to wear them.
Contactless Check-in
Our staff member will check in/out children in for attendance on our childcare app daily.
Hygiene Station
Hand sanitizing station at the entrance of the building for all staff, parents and children to use before interacting with one another. Frequently washing hands with soap and water.
Indoor and Outdoor Play
Gross Motor activities are still included in your child's daily schedule but have been modified. Toddlers will only use the indoor play space which will be sanitized between each classroom use. Preschoolers and School Age children will use the outdoor play yard and equipment which will also be sanitized after each class use.
Scheduled Appointments
We will only take scheduled meetings with the directors, teachers and management. You must contact the front desk to schedule a meeting if necessary, to discuss any concerns. We want to ensure your safety as well as ours.
Outside Food (12 months and up) and Personal Items
Little Peoples Village has had a NO OUTSIDE FOOD Policy since September 2019, this will be strictly enforced as we reopen. NO food from outside is allowed in the center at this time. All personal items to include "inside
shoes", additional clothing, blankets and crib sheets are to be brought upon return and LEFT at the center. We will wash and sanitize all personal items weekly. INFANTS: You still must bring pre-made bottles and baby food daily if applicable.
