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COVID POLICY
CHILDREN MUST WEAR 4 MASKS PER DAY!
​​There will be no entry without them we are going to change the mask every 2 1/2 -3 hours. If they have cloth mask we will store the used ones for parents to pick up at the end of the day. Disposable mask will be discarded. When eating or nap time mask must be put into a brown paper bag and put into cubby. Children have to bring in wet wipes ​
NAP TIME
Children must be sleeping opposite direction from each other not facing the same way. Make sure to spray blankets and cots after nap time is over. All parents have been informed that they must have a bag that zip closed for their children's belonging without it there will be no entry.
TEACHERS
Must have an extra uniform to stay at work. I have already ordered all staff an extra shirt so everyone should have a total of 3 shirts. Must have on smocks - smocks for all staff have also been ordered. When doing centers with children only two children per center and when done must clean and sanitize toys after every use. Must have on mask during shifts. Teachers are allowed to take 15 min breaks to regroup or get some fresh air. The breaks will be 1 every hour but in the event that someone needs an additional break or more time we will all work together to accommodate one another. If you want to give hugs to children or any touching communication with children must have on smock
MASKS
Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a ruling that ends the Secretary of Health’s order that masks must be worn by children over two and educators and staff at child care settings. Please note that this decision does not impact the Federal directive requiring all Head Start and Early Head Start programs or passengers and drivers to wear a mask on school buses, including on buses operated by public and private school systems; these requirements remain in effect. While we are disappointed by the Court’s ruling, this ruling does not prevent providers from setting their own health and safety policies for their staff and children in care in line with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s guidance for child care facilities at this time still recommends universal masking for children age 2 and older and staff regardless of vaccination status, specifically:
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Indoors:
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CDC recommends universal masking in ECE programs for everyone two years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status.
Outdoors:
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In general, people do not need to wear masks when outdoors. CDC recommends that people age 2 and older who are not fully vaccinated wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings or during activities that involve sustained close contact with other people.
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COVID-19 is still a threat, and I strongly urge all providers to continue requiring mask use for children age 2 and older and educators and staff. Consistent and proper mask usage can limit transmission, protect individuals inside the facility and their families, and reduce the need to quarantine or consolidate entire classrooms due to exposures. Masking can help us continue some level of consistent and normal operations that provides stability to children, their families, and educators and staff.
Especially in light of new variants, we must all continue to do our part to keep the children and families we serve as well as educators and staff safe in child care settings. Encouraging and supporting staff to get vaccinated and sharing resources about vaccination for children 5 and older is also important, especially while a vaccine is not available to our youngest children.
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