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.
Toy box – my toy box is a fabric oversized stool that opens. This will be removed and a plastic container that can be washed daily will be used.
Books – no books will be available for the kids to handle. I will continue to read stories to the kids.
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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 daycare hours. The quilt will be washed each weekend.
Sofa – I will be covering the sofa with an old quilt during daycare hours. The quilt will be washed each weekend.
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Floors/shelving – will be wiped down/moped at the end of each day.
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 – I will be washing your child’s hand throughout the day. 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 – I will be washing your child’s hand throughout the day. 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
– Face masks: I wear one when I am in a store. However, I will not be wearing on during daycare hours. I am claustrophobic and can barely handle wearing it for the short time I am in a store, there is no way I can wear it all day.
- Face Shield – I am on a waiting list to get a face shield. I do plan on wearing it all day.
- 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
– Face masks or face shields
–Masks are NOT to be wear by a child under the age of 2 years old. If your child is 2 years or older they MUST be able to remove it themselves in order to wear it. If you want your child to wear a mask/shield, please send a clean one daily. Your child MUST be willing to wear it/keep it on. I will help if it falls off, after we eat and after nap time. However, I can not guarantee how long your child will keep the mask/shield on. Amazon. ca sells face shield hats for kids, and masks. Walmart .ca sells kids face masks and shields.
Gloves – I don’t think they make them small enough for children under 4 years old. If you can find ones that fit your child, please send lots. Your child Must keep them on and they MUST fit property. I will help put new ones on after eating and after nap time.
***Personal protective equipment is OPTIONAL for your child. I can not guarantee they will keep them on. I don’t want to traumatize them forcing them to wear the equipment. I want to protect your children’s metal health as well as their physical health.
– Face masks: I wear one when I am in a store. However, I will not be wearing on during daycare hours. I am claustrophobic and can barely handle wearing it for the short time I am in a store, there is no way I can wear it all day.
- Face Shield – I am on a waiting list to get a face shield. I do plan on wearing it all day.
- 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
– Face masks or face shields
–Masks are NOT to be wear by a child under the age of 2 years old. If your child is 2 years or older they MUST be able to remove it themselves in order to wear it. If you want your child to wear a mask/shield, please send a clean one daily. Your child MUST be willing to wear it/keep it on. I will help if it falls off, after we eat and after nap time. However, I can not guarantee how long your child will keep the mask/shield on. Amazon. ca sells face shield hats for kids, and masks. Walmart .ca sells kids face masks and shields.
Gloves – I don’t think they make them small enough for children under 4 years old. If you can find ones that fit your child, please send lots. Your child Must keep them on and they MUST fit property. I will help put new ones on after eating and after nap time.
***Personal protective equipment is OPTIONAL for your child. I can not guarantee they will keep them on. I don’t want to traumatize them forcing them to wear the equipment. I want to protect your children’s metal health as well as their physical health.
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. I will be sharing it with you soon. 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. These bags and any coats etc will be placed into a larger bag that is provided by the provider. This will ensure that the items brought into the daycare don't touch anything else. Each child will have their own large bag.
High Fives, Hugs, Kisses etc. -
- High Fives are no longer allowed. But thumbs ups are just as awesome and are allowed.
- Kisses are not allowed, unless they are air kisses
- Hugs are not allowed. I am still trying to find a positive alternative.
- Sitting on the providers lap will no longer be allowed.
- High Fives are no longer allowed. But thumbs ups are just as awesome and are allowed.
- Kisses are not allowed, unless they are air kisses
- Hugs are not allowed. I am still trying to find a positive alternative.
- Sitting on the providers lap will no longer be 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
Interviews -
- If the weather is nice, they will be done outside
- Parents have a sitting area with a table. (cleaned before and after each area)
- The child can play in the play area (cleans before and after each interview)
- Parents are responsible for watching their own child during the interview
- Laminated photos of the inside daycare area (normal and covid set ups) will be on the interview table for parents to view
- If parents want to go in to see the inside daycare area, its one adult at a time. Parents MUST wear a mask/face covering. It the parents responsible to bring their own mask/face covering.
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- If the weather is bad, the interview can either be postponed or done inside.
- 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
- If the weather is nice, they will be done outside
- Parents have a sitting area with a table. (cleaned before and after each area)
- The child can play in the play area (cleans before and after each interview)
- Parents are responsible for watching their own child during the interview
- Laminated photos of the inside daycare area (normal and covid set ups) will be on the interview table for parents to view
- If parents want to go in to see the inside daycare area, its one adult at a time. Parents MUST wear a mask/face covering. It the parents responsible to bring their own mask/face covering.
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- If the weather is bad, the interview can either be postponed or done inside.
- 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
Disclaimer – I will be writing a disclaimer which all clients must sign before their child can return to daycare. Ottawa Public Health has asked daycares to write this disclaimer. It will state 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.