The Plan
Note - that as new information becomes available the covid-19 plan can change.
After doing hours of research and consulting the Canadian governments, Ontario governments, Ottawa Pubic Health and other Public Health units in Ontario, I have put together a plan. This wasn’t easy as most of the information is for centres and what they recommend doesn’t always work in a home daycare setting.
After doing hours of research and consulting the Canadian governments, Ontario governments, Ottawa Pubic Health and other Public Health units in Ontario, I have put together a plan. This wasn’t easy as most of the information is for centres and what they recommend doesn’t always work in a home daycare setting.
Inside toys – I will be limiting toys. Until further notice the only indoor toys will be ones I can soak in hot soapy water. They will be washed daily.
Stuffed toys - will be limited to just their nap time toy. Every child has their own, that will be kept in their drawer and washed on the weekend.
Books – no books will be available for the kids to handle. I will continue to read stories to the kids.
Potties – Like usual the potties will be wiped down after each use. They will be cleaned with soap and water at the end of each day. I will continue using potty bags in the potties and will remove them after each use.
Highchairs - I will be removing the cloth covering from the chairs. I will be spreading them further apart so they are not sitting to close together. The chairs will be wiped down after each use and washed with soap and water each weekend.
Sippy cups – like before each child has their own. I will help them remember which colour cup is theirs once they return. Cups will be wiped down throughout the day and washed in soap and water at the end of each day.
Sippy cups – like before each child has their own. I will help them remember which colour cup is theirs once they return. Cups will be wiped down throughout the day and washed in soap and water at the end of each day.
Sleep Tents - like before each child has their own sleep tent. The tents will be wiped down after nap time and washed in soap and water on the weekends. Because of the size of the tents and how small the room is I will be putting up “walls” between the tents, as I can’t space them out.
Sofa – I will be covering the sofa with an old quilt during interviews.
Sofa – I will be covering the sofa with an old quilt during interviews.
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Outside Time – we can go for walks in the neighbourhood and play in the backyard play area.
Outdoor Play Area – every day the backyard play area is used; it will be hosed down. It will be washed with soap and water each weekend.
Playgroup - We will not be attending playgroup until further notice.
Outdoor Play Area – every day the backyard play area is used; it will be hosed down. It will be washed with soap and water each weekend.
Playgroup - We will not be attending playgroup until further notice.
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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.
Pick-Ups – Only one parent/pick-up person can come to the door. Pick-ups will be done on my front steps. Text/Facebook message me that you are on your way and I will try to have your child ready for when you arrive. If one family is already at the door, please wait either in your car or on my front lawn near my bird feeder so there is lots of space between you and the other family.
Drop Offs – Only one parent/drop off person can come to the door. Drop offs will be done on my front steps. I will have a screen check list for each child. I will also be taking your child’s temperature before they can enter the daycare. Both the screening check list and temperature taking MUST be done daily. It will take a few minutes so. If one family is at the door, please wait either in your car or on my front lawn close to my bird feeder, so there is lots of space between you and the other family. Please text/Facebook message me that you are on your way so I can try and meet you at the door, with the check list and thermometer ready.
Drop Offs – Only one parent/drop off person can come to the door. Drop offs will be done on my front steps. I will have a screen check list for each child. I will also be taking your child’s temperature before they can enter the daycare. Both the screening check list and temperature taking MUST be done daily. It will take a few minutes so. If one family is at the door, please wait either in your car or on my front lawn close to my bird feeder, so there is lots of space between you and the other family. Please text/Facebook message me that you are on your way so I can try and meet you at the door, with the check list and thermometer ready.
Screening Checklist – I will be filling out a form (one form per child/day). The answers to the yes/no questions will determine if your child will be allowed into care that day. The forms will be kept in your child’s daycare file.
Thermometer – I have been able to get a contact-less thermometer. It takes about 0.05 seconds to read someone’s temperature.
Hand sanitizer – You are welcome to sanitize your child's hands before entering and once you 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.
Hand washing – I will be washing your child’s hands throughout the day.
Thermometer – I have been able to get a contact-less thermometer. It takes about 0.05 seconds to read someone’s temperature.
Hand sanitizer – You are welcome to sanitize your child's hands before entering and once you 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.
Hand washing – I will be washing your child’s hands throughout the day.
My personal protective equipment
- Daycare's are exempted from the minatory mask/face covering ruling.
- Gloves – I will be washing my hand often. Like before I will only be wearing gloves well changing diapers and emptying the potties.
Your child’s personal protective equipment
- Daycare's are exempted from the minatory mask/face covering ruling.
- Gloves – I will be washing my hand often. Like before I will only be wearing gloves well changing diapers and emptying the potties.
Your child’s personal protective equipment
- The children in the daycare will NOT be wearing personal protective equipment (masks, face shields etc.)
General Sick Policy – I am updating my general sick policy. If your child has vomited, has a fever or diarrhea - Your child will now need to be symptom free for 48 hours before returning to care.
Covid-19 Policy – I am working on a Covid-19 health policy. Please note that as new information becomes available it will be updated. To view the policy click here
Stroller – the stroller will be wiped down every day its been used and washed with soap and water on the weekends. If your child is walking beside the stroller, they will be hanging on to the stroller instead of a friends hand. I will also wash their walking harness and safety vest every weekend, if used during the week.
Diaper Changes - Like normal I will wear gloves while doing diaper changes. Like usual each child will have their own changing mat.
Daily Daycare Bags – will still be allowed at this time.
High Fives, Hugs, etc. -
- High Fives are allowed
- Hugs are allowed
- Sitting on the providers lap is allowed
- Holding/carrying your child - is allowed.
- High Fives are allowed
- Hugs are allowed
- Sitting on the providers lap is allowed
- Holding/carrying your child - is allowed.
Daycare Dishes -
- Bowls and plates are Corelle. They are not plastic.
- Forks and spoons are stainless steel
- Bowls and plates are Corelle. They are not plastic.
- Forks and spoons are stainless steel
My school aged kids -
- Until further notice my children will be doing at home learning (2020/2021 school year).
- We hold the right to change our minds and send them to school at any time if we feel it will be safe to do so. (likely once there they have been vaccinated, but there is a very very very small chance it could be before that)
- Until further notice my children will be doing at home learning (2020/2021 school year).
- We hold the right to change our minds and send them to school at any time if we feel it will be safe to do so. (likely once there they have been vaccinated, but there is a very very very small chance it could be before that)
Interviews -
- Parents will sit on the sofa (an old quilt will be on the sofa)
- Parents MUST wear a mask/face covering. It is the parents responsible to bring their own mask/face covering.
- Parents are responsible for their child during the interview
- The daycare toys are off limits during the interview. You can bring a few toys for your child to play with during the interview if you wish.
- Parents will sit on the sofa (an old quilt will be on the sofa)
- Parents MUST wear a mask/face covering. It is the parents responsible to bring their own mask/face covering.
- Parents are responsible for their child during the interview
- The daycare toys are off limits during the interview. You can bring a few toys for your child to play with during the interview if you wish.
Disclaimer – All clients must fill out a disclaimer. It states that you will not hold either the provider or the providers family responsible if your child gets Covid-19, as we are doing everything we can to help protect your child.