Cleaning and Physical Plant Modifications
New Electrostatic Sprayer
We have purchased and will be using a professional cordless Electrostatic handheld sprayer made by the Victory company to us in sterilization of the classrooms and toys. This type of sprayer can be used in schools and is safe for those who have asthma. After receiving the spray, the item or surface is sanitized for viruses and dries within three minutes. Article in USA Today about Air Quality
Classroom Spraying
The classrooms will be sprayed each morning by our cleaning company prior to the start of school in addition to our more extensive daily cleaning.
Playground Spraying
The sprayer will be used on the playground in between the different classes on all the equipment, bikes, cars, and helmets.
Spraying toys, all surfaces, after use.
The sprayer will be used in the classroom in between each center use on all items such as blocks, Legos, play kitchen items, and all surfaces of the centers.
Our cleaning company
Our cleaning company will use extended measures with our Lysol products to clean the classrooms and bathrooms
HVAC system upgrades
Our HVAC system will be fitted with UV filters to clean the air provided by our air condition and heating systems. Article in USA Today about Air Quality
Tables and Chairs
All tables and chairs will be wiped with Lysol wipes before and after each use.
Sterilized, and Disinfected after use.
At every transition during the day the areas in use and materials will be cleaned and sterilized with the electrostatic sprayer, Lysol wipes, or Lysol disinfectant.
Arrival and Dismissal
Every Classroom will enter a different way.
Each classroom will enter a separate door to the individual classroom. Lawn signs identifying classrooms A, B, C, and D will be prominently placed to denote where to enter. Families will wait on the STNS circles six feet apart on the sidewalk and into the building. A map will be provided in the teacher placement letter for each classroom. .
The Director will direct families
The Director will be stationed in between the white fences to direct families to the separate entrances and answer any questions as I normally did so in the foyer..
MASKS
All parents and children will wear masks at arrival and dismissal. Staff members will always have masks on. Children will be able to remove the mask by their parent at the door upon entering the classroom. Upon entering they will immediately wash their hands. At dismissal, the children will place their mask back on to leave the building. If a parent would prefer their child wear a mask during the school day, they may do so. Staff will not be able to assist the child with the mask in case of contamination.
Temperature Check & Health Screening
i. Temperature check & Health Screening: Although no longer mandated by the OEC, all children will be temperature checked by an infrared forehead thermometer at the door to the classroom. The teacher will ask the parent to record the reading. Children will not be allowed to attend school with a temperature over 100.4. In addition, we will screen staff and children for any observable illness, including cough or respiratory distress, prior to entering the facility.
1. Staff will ask the parent/guardian to confirm that the child does not have a fever, shortness of breath, or cough. ◆ Make a visual inspection of the child for signs of illness which could include flushed cheeks, rapid breathing or difficulty breathing (without recent physical activity), fatigue, or extreme fussiness.
Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol will be placed at every sign in log to the classroom for your use and your child.
Friendly Welcome by Teachers
Thermometers and doorways will be decorated by each teacher for a vibrant and kid friendly welcome.
Communication with families
Communication with families at arrival and dismissal: We will be keeping our communication brief at arrival and dismissal as people will be waiting in line outside and weather could be inclement. Our staff will be utilizing other methods of communication such as emails, Remind text, or phone calls.
Nap Items
Nap items: These items will be sent home each day. A bag for nap items for our all-day students will be sent home at Meet and Greet. Nap bags will be placed on separate hooks in the hallway or near the classroom for separation and easy retrieval. Nap items should be limited to a receiving size blanket and travel size pillow.
Private Space for Belongings.
Lockers will be divided so that each child has a specific area and tote bags and coats do not touch one another. Lunch boxes will be stored in the smaller portion of the cubby so as not to meet other lunch boxes.
Hand Washing
Hand Washing
Handwashing is the best defense against the spread of any virus. Our handwashing policy has now been updated to include the following procedures. All sinks in the nursery school will now have automated dispensers to avoid contact and cross contamination. Paper towels will be easily available at each sink. The classrooms sinks will have an Alexa type device that will play music at twenty second intervals to ensure the children wash for the appropriate time.
Staff and students will wash their hands at the following times:
i. Upon arrival to school
ii. After arrival activity
iii. At every transition
1. Example: Before and after every center, before and after eating, before and after playground use
iv. Washing hands before and after lunch with automated dispenser
v. After using the bathroom
vi. Any time a person coughs or sneezes