Health and Safety Plan
for School Year 2020-2021
These guidelines are updated as of January 4, 2021 and are subject to change as mandates change.
GUIDELINES
These strategies are based on the PA Department of Health, the PA Department of Education and the CDC and represent the best public health practices related to social distancing, face coverings, hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting in school settings. We have also strategized with neighboring preschools and our staff members.
STAFF
STUDENTS
DAILY ROUTINE
CLEANING
OPENING OF SCHOOL
DELCO CLEANERS, LLC
The details of the steps would be.
Once we fog the entire center, we ask that no one enters for an hour to make sure everything is dry. The fogging process stays on all surfaces up to 3 weeks long. This protects you from all bacteria when surfaces are touched.
OVER ALL:
Delco Cleaners will provide hospital-grade disinfectant and a thermal fogging device that uses
heat to create a fog-like dry mist that quickly penetrates hard-to-reach areas and all surfaces. It
is non-corrosive and EPA approved, safe for any surfaces or electronics and kid friendly.
This method of disinfection can be done separately, however, it is also recommended to be
used in conjunction with a cleaning service to ensure more long-lasting results and
efficiency. The fogging process lasts up to 3 weeks long.
The spray process is quick and very simple. It takes less than an hour to dry completely.
The Chester County Department of Health has established a chart for any necessary school or individual classroom closings. Families are expected to keep their child at home if they are exhibiting any symptom related to COVID. We will be following this protocol as seen on their website:
https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/SchoolReopeningGuidance/ReopeningPreKto12/PublicHealthGuidance/Pages/SchoolClosureRecommentations.aspx
for School Year 2020-2021
These guidelines are updated as of January 4, 2021 and are subject to change as mandates change.
GUIDELINES
These strategies are based on the PA Department of Health, the PA Department of Education and the CDC and represent the best public health practices related to social distancing, face coverings, hygiene, cleaning and disinfecting in school settings. We have also strategized with neighboring preschools and our staff members.
STAFF
- daily temperature checks
- practicing social distancing of six feet at meetings and in classroom
- wearing masks
- repeated hand washing throughout the day and the use of hand sanitizer
- staff meetings to be held in the parlor where social distancing is possible
STUDENTS
- temperature check prior to entrance into the building (children’s temperature needs to be below 99.5 degrees)
- masks are required for all children – mask break during snack time when social distancing is possible
- hand washing throughout the day and the use of hand sanitizer
DAILY ROUTINE
- Classes will be on a staggered entrance and dismissal schedule (ie 8:50, 9:00, 9:15, etc)
- Students will be self-contained within their classroom except for bathroom breaks. God's Time/ Music and Art will be done with time between each class for cleaning. God's Time will be a story and less singing than we typically do will be done in the Music portion with masks on everyone.
- Riding toys will be used with equipment wiped down between classes. Fewer classes per day will use the room
CLEANING
- daily frequent cleaning of classrooms and common areas (kitchen, bathrooms, railings, doors and hallways) will be done by staff throughout the school day)
- Toronado Cleaning will be doing daily classroom cleanings at the end of each school day
- Delco Cleaners, LLC will provide anti-virus, anti-bacterial cleaning using spray fog and ULV light (EPA approved and certified, MSDS available).
- Please see below for more information. Cleaning scheduled to be completed every 3 weeks.
OPENING OF SCHOOL
- Parent Orientation will be done through a YouTube video for home viewing
- Open House visitations will be divided into 5 to 6 students plus one parent gatherings (staying under the 25 person threshold) for 15 minute increments.
- There will be a no visitor policy in effect
- The auditorium will be designated as a “sick room.” Any student or staff falling ill during the school day will immediately be held there
- 2 Plexiglas dividers will be provided for each classroom for one-on-one instructional time
- Students will each have their own supplies stored in individual pencil boxes (glue sticks, scissors, crayons, pencils)
- Classrooms will be configured differently to allow for separation during table times and snack breaks
- We have purchased two fans for each classroom for ventilation and air flow through open classroom window
- We have had automatic faucets installed for contactless hand washing
DELCO CLEANERS, LLC
The details of the steps would be.
- Step 1 - Do a deep clean with a special sanitizer we use. Wipe down and disinfect everything (All child safe and organic)
- Step 2 - Use a fogging machine - This is special solution we use to spray the entire child care facility (Child safe) - This won't harm toys, or any items.
- Step 3 - We go around with a ULV sanitizer light to make sure no harmful bacteria was left on any surfaces
Once we fog the entire center, we ask that no one enters for an hour to make sure everything is dry. The fogging process stays on all surfaces up to 3 weeks long. This protects you from all bacteria when surfaces are touched.
OVER ALL:
Delco Cleaners will provide hospital-grade disinfectant and a thermal fogging device that uses
heat to create a fog-like dry mist that quickly penetrates hard-to-reach areas and all surfaces. It
is non-corrosive and EPA approved, safe for any surfaces or electronics and kid friendly.
This method of disinfection can be done separately, however, it is also recommended to be
used in conjunction with a cleaning service to ensure more long-lasting results and
efficiency. The fogging process lasts up to 3 weeks long.
The spray process is quick and very simple. It takes less than an hour to dry completely.
The Chester County Department of Health has established a chart for any necessary school or individual classroom closings. Families are expected to keep their child at home if they are exhibiting any symptom related to COVID. We will be following this protocol as seen on their website:
https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/SchoolReopeningGuidance/ReopeningPreKto12/PublicHealthGuidance/Pages/SchoolClosureRecommentations.aspx