Covid-19 Plan
As new information becomes available the covid-19 plan will be updated
Inside toys
- A limited number of toys will be out each day.
- They will go through a 4 step clean process.
- Soaking for at least 15 minutes in Lysol/hot water
- Soaking for at least 15 minutes in Dawn dish-soap/hot water
- Soaking for at least 15 minutes in just hot water
- Laid out to air dry
Stuffed toys
- Every child has their own nap time stuffed toy.
Potties
- I will continue using potty bags in the potties and will remove them after each use.
- The potty seats get wiped down with Lysol wipes after each use.
Highchairs
Sippy cups
- The chairs will be wiped down with Lysol wipes after each use.
Sippy cups
- Every child has their own sippy cup.
- Cups will be wiped down throughout the day and washed with the rest of the dished at the end of the day.
Daycare Dishes
- Bowls and plates are Corelle.
- No plastic dishes or utensils are used.
- Forks and spoons are stainless steel.
- They are washed with the rest of the dishes daily.
Sleep Tents
- Every child has their own sleep tent.
- They get wiped down after every nap.
Outside Time
Outdoor Play Area
- Until further notice, all outings to playgroup, the mall, etc. are cancelled.
- We will go for walks in the neighbourhood and play in the backyard play area.
Outdoor Play Area
- Will be used as often as possible.
- During the hot months, I will set up my misting system to help cool everyone down.
Social Distancing
- This will be impossible to due in such a small space with such young children.
- We will spend as much time outside in the play area as possible as it has more space.
High Fives, Hugs, etc.
- High Fives will happen
- Hugs will be given
- Snuggles will be given
Drop-offs
Pick-Ups
- Only one parent/person can come to the door.
- All adults are required to wear a mask.
- Daily screening form is required before your child can enter.
- If another client is at the door, please wait at least 6 ft away.
Pick-Ups
- Only one parent/person can come to the door/backyard.
- All adults are required to wear a mask
- Please text/Fb message before coming more than 15 min early, to ensure your child will be ready for your arrival.
- If another client is at the door/backyard please wait at least 6 ft away.
Daily Screening form
Hand sanitizer
- Is required to be filled out before your child can enter the daycare.
- The form is located on the daycare website.
- If you forget to fill it out, I have a paper copy you can fill out before your child enters the daycare.
Hand sanitizer
- You are welcome to sanitize your child's hands before entering or leave.
- You can leave the sanitizer in your child's daily bag.
- I will not be using hand sanitizer on any daycare children, due to the safety risks of children putting their hand in their mouths.
Providers personal protective equipment
Your child’s personal protective equipment
- The provider will not be wearing a mask during the day.
- Gloves will be wean during diaper changes if your child has had a bowel moment.
Your child’s personal protective equipment
- The children in the daycare will NOT be wearing personal protective equipment (masks, face shields etc.)
Covid-19 Symptom/contact Policy
- This policy is updated whenever new information becomes available.
- You can find this policy in the daycare handbook under Health policies
General Sick Policies
- You can find all my sick policies in the daycare handbook under Health policies
Daily Daycare Bags
- You will be given a bag to use.
- These bags are washable.
- No unauthorized bags allowed.
My school aged kids
- Currently my children are doing remote learning at home.
- We have signed up for remote learning for the 2021/2022 school year.
- There "classroom" is our dinning room which is attached to the daycare/living room.
- To protect your child's privacy they will not be using cameras or microphones.
- We hold the right to switch to in-person schooling when we choose to do so.
Interviews
Before arriving to the interview
You need to fill out the daycare's screening form - www.valeriesplayhouse.com/interview-screening.html
During the In-Person Interview
- Are done in-person
- You are required to fill out my request an interview form.
- Once I have reviewed the form I will let you know when your interview will be
Before arriving to the interview
You need to fill out the daycare's screening form - www.valeriesplayhouse.com/interview-screening.html
During the In-Person Interview
- All adults must wear a mask. You are responsible for bringing your own.
- Your child who needs care must attend.
- If you have other children, they can attend the interview if need be.
- You are responsible for your child during the interview.
- The daycare toys will be off-limits, as I will not have time to clean them before you arrive.
- Please bring a few small toys for your child to play with during the interview.
- The bathrooms are off-limits during the interview.