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. 

1. Soaking for at least 15 minutes in Lysol/hot water
2. Soaking for at least 15 minutes in Dawn dish-soap/hot water
3. Soaking for at least 15 minutes in just hot water
4. 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.