COVID GUIDELINES

Addendum: March 2022

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Sick Child 

Exposed Child

If anyone in my household tests positive, I will close for a minimum of 5 days depending on who is sick and the severity of the illness. 

                           I am fully vaccinated as are both of my children

                              Daily Assessment/Possible Illness: 6/15/2020

Each morning you will need to assess your child at home before bringing them to daycare. The assessment needs to include: 

1. Temperature (99.5 and below are acceptable, without any other  symptoms) 
2. Overall mood and demeanor that could suggest the onset of illness   (you know your child best, if something is off, assess further and wait  to see if they improve or decline). If you are unsure, please text me.
3. If ANY symptoms of a cold/flu are present, your child must stay home 
4. If your child becomes ill in my care, they will be placed in a designated  “sick” pak n play away from the other children to reduce exposure and  will require an ASAP pick up. 
5. If your child has any of the below symptoms, a COVID test is  recommended with self isolation until the results are made available. If ANYONE in your household is ill, but your child shows no symptoms, the same process applies to them. If the family member receives a  NEG result and your child remains symptom free, they can return to  daycare after a minimum of the standard incubation period of 3 days has passed. 

• Fever            

• Cough 

• Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing  

• Runny nose or congestion 

• Malaise or fatigue         

• Abdominal pain 

• Loss of appetite        

• Nausea 

• Vomiting           

• Diarrhea 

• Headache           

• Loss of taste or smell

• Upon receiving a NEG COVID test result your child can return to daycare after: 

24 hours have passed since the last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications AND are symptom free 

• If you choose NOT to get COVID tested, you will then need to Isolate until: 

At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared AND at least 24 hours have passed since the last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications AND are symptom free. 

• If ANYONE in MY household becomes ill, all of the above applies to us as well.   
• If there is Positive test result or a close contact exposure, you and your family as well as mine, are to follow the current CDC and local Public Health of California and San Mateo guidelines.

Drop-Offs and Pick-Ups will take place at the front door or outside. For each of our safety and protection, and to keep in line with following the current local and state regulations, masks will be worn by myself and the drop-off parent, and we will remain at a safe distance.

Hands will be washed and sanitized frequently throughout the day as well as anytime they are visibly soiled or seen in a child's mouth. (According to Poison Control, a lick or taste of hand sanitizer will not harm a child, it only becomes serious if a child drinks the sanitizer) Hand sanitizers will be kept out of reach of the children along with any other toxic or harmful substances) Hand washing will be the first line of defense.

I am required to wear a mask under these circumstances:

1. Drop-offs and pick-ups 

2. Any close contact with your child: picking up for a hug and comfort, diaper changes, putting into a highchair, putting into a pak-n-play, or anytime that I am closer than 6 feet.

3. Meals and snacks will be made wearing gloves and a mask and highchairs will be placed as far apart as possible. 

4. All dishes/utensils/bottles and sippy cups will be washed with hot water and soap immediately after use according to CDC guidelines. Each child will have their own designated set of dishes. 

1. Each child will be watched closely throughout the day for toys going into their mouths, it will then immediately go into a "dirty bin" for disinfecting. 

2. ALL toys will be disinfected with Hydrogen Peroxide, an acceptable highly effective and less toxic alternative to bleach according to CDC guidelines.

3. High touch surfaces including, but not limited to, doorknobs, light switches, tables, counters, sinks and sink handles, outside play structures, ride on cars, high chairs, changing table (after each use), floors and playmats will be disinfected.

4. According to the childcare specific guidelines from the CDC, children's books and puzzles are not considered a high risk for transmission and are therefore permitted to remain in use. Any toys, stuffed animals, or dolls that cannot be properly disinfected will not be available for play. 

5. Each child has their own designated pak-n-play for naps with their own bedding. If a nap room is shared, pak-n-plays will be placed at least 6 feet apart. ALL bedding will be washed every weekend keeping in line with my standard cleaning practices.