COVID-19 News and Policies
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At thFrequently Asked Questions:
How are we preparing the school?
Each student will submit a health screening on days that they attend school.
Students must stay home if they show any signs of illness.
Any child showing any signs of illness will be sent home.
Temperatures will be taken before entering the school.
Only students and staff will be permitted in the building.
Drop off and pick up will take place outside at staggered times and in different locations.
Hands will be washed immediately after entering the building and frequently throughout the day.
Individual materials will be used instead of shared supplies.
The building will be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and a deeper cleaning will occur each night.
Classes will not mix.
Bathrooms will be assigned by class and will be cleaned after each use.
A quarantine location has been established in case a child becomes ill.
All soft surfaces such as area rugs, dress up and cloth dolls have been replaced with easy to clean materials.
Spacing will be used in the classroom.
What can you do?
Have a back up plan in case schools are closed, your child becomes sick or a quarantine is required.
Keep your child home if they show any signs of illness.
What if a child becomes sick while at school?
We will have a designated quarantine space in our building for that child. Parents will be expected to pick up their child immediately. The Health department will need to be called for further guidance for any Covid-like illness.
What does arrival look like?
As we continue to navigate through COVID-19, we will only be allowing children and staff into the building.
Classes will have designated arrival locations and times.
A teacher will meet you at the front door daily. Your health screening must be sent in each day that your student attends.
Temperatures will be taken upon arrival.
Any child showing any sign of illness will not be permitted into the school. Please be patient with this. It is better to have a child miss a class than risk having to shut down a class while waiting for test results. Keeping sick kids home is the BEST thing that we can do.
What does the Health screening look like?
COVID-19 Temperature and Health Screening
All temperatures must be below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. These will be recorded on the sign in log as well as the answers to the health screening questions. The following questions will be asked daily:
If the parent replies “YES” to any of these questions, the parent should be advised the child may not be admitted into care that day. The child should quarantine, and if symptomatic the parent should contact the child’s health care provider for further guidance.
If the parent replies “NO” to all these questions, the child is permitted to enter the child care site for care.
Please keep sick kids home.
Please keep your children home if a member of the household is ill. Your child may return once COVID-19 is ruled out for the household member.
By following the above rules, you are keeping the other students and staff safe. Following these rules also increases our chances of remaining open.
Will my child wear a mask?
As of July 1st 2021, masks will be optional for students. Teachers will wear them if that is what HCPS requires for their staff members. At this time (August 16, 2021 teachers will be masked.)
If you would like your child to wear his/her mask, please send them to school with it on and please include a brown paper bag for safe storing. Please also have an extra mask available in case it becomes soiled.
How often will you be cleaning?
Upon entry into the building, all children and staff will be required to wash their hands with soap and water.
Handwashing will occur after playground use, after using the rest room, before eating and as necessary throughout the day.
Any toys that go into a child’s mouth will be taken and placed in a separate container to be cleaned.
All toys and furniture will be cleaned at the end of the day.
Tables will be cleaned after each use.
Individual supplies will be used.
All bathroom’s will be assigned to a class and cleaned in between each classes use.
All playground equipment will be cleaned between each classes use.
Can I send in things from home?
We are asking that your child not bring in any stuffed animals or other items from home into the building. Children can only bring in snack/lunch, book bags, folders, a change of clothes if needed and their towels for rest time (Kindergarten Readiness Class).
What about our extra activities?
For the foreseeable future, First Presbyterian Preschool will not be allowing visitors into the building. This means that the Harford County Public Library Share the Gift and Parent readers are all on hold. We will be working hard to find fun and exciting things to do within the safety of the classroom/building.
Dismissal:
Children will be taken to the door that they entered. Parents should wait in a line, practicing social distancing. Children will be dismissed individually. Again, we ask for your patience.
How are we preparing the school?
Each student will submit a health screening on days that they attend school.
Students must stay home if they show any signs of illness.
Any child showing any signs of illness will be sent home.
Temperatures will be taken before entering the school.
Only students and staff will be permitted in the building.
Drop off and pick up will take place outside at staggered times and in different locations.
Hands will be washed immediately after entering the building and frequently throughout the day.
Individual materials will be used instead of shared supplies.
The building will be cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and a deeper cleaning will occur each night.
Classes will not mix.
Bathrooms will be assigned by class and will be cleaned after each use.
A quarantine location has been established in case a child becomes ill.
All soft surfaces such as area rugs, dress up and cloth dolls have been replaced with easy to clean materials.
Spacing will be used in the classroom.
What can you do?
Have a back up plan in case schools are closed, your child becomes sick or a quarantine is required.
Keep your child home if they show any signs of illness.
What if a child becomes sick while at school?
We will have a designated quarantine space in our building for that child. Parents will be expected to pick up their child immediately. The Health department will need to be called for further guidance for any Covid-like illness.
What does arrival look like?
As we continue to navigate through COVID-19, we will only be allowing children and staff into the building.
Classes will have designated arrival locations and times.
A teacher will meet you at the front door daily. Your health screening must be sent in each day that your student attends.
Temperatures will be taken upon arrival.
Any child showing any sign of illness will not be permitted into the school. Please be patient with this. It is better to have a child miss a class than risk having to shut down a class while waiting for test results. Keeping sick kids home is the BEST thing that we can do.
What does the Health screening look like?
COVID-19 Temperature and Health Screening
All temperatures must be below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. These will be recorded on the sign in log as well as the answers to the health screening questions. The following questions will be asked daily:
- Has your child been feverish or had a measured temperature of 100 or greater since last in the childcare site?
- Has your child experienced any of the following symptoms associated with COVID-19 including:
- Fever or chills
- new or worsening cough
- shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- muscle or body aches
- sore throat
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
- new loss of taste or smell
- Has your child had close, prolonged contact (less than 6 feet for more than a few minutes) with anyone known to have COVID-19 or who has symptoms of COVID-19 since the last class?
If the parent replies “YES” to any of these questions, the parent should be advised the child may not be admitted into care that day. The child should quarantine, and if symptomatic the parent should contact the child’s health care provider for further guidance.
If the parent replies “NO” to all these questions, the child is permitted to enter the child care site for care.
Please keep sick kids home.
Please keep your children home if a member of the household is ill. Your child may return once COVID-19 is ruled out for the household member.
By following the above rules, you are keeping the other students and staff safe. Following these rules also increases our chances of remaining open.
Will my child wear a mask?
As of July 1st 2021, masks will be optional for students. Teachers will wear them if that is what HCPS requires for their staff members. At this time (August 16, 2021 teachers will be masked.)
If you would like your child to wear his/her mask, please send them to school with it on and please include a brown paper bag for safe storing. Please also have an extra mask available in case it becomes soiled.
How often will you be cleaning?
Upon entry into the building, all children and staff will be required to wash their hands with soap and water.
Handwashing will occur after playground use, after using the rest room, before eating and as necessary throughout the day.
Any toys that go into a child’s mouth will be taken and placed in a separate container to be cleaned.
All toys and furniture will be cleaned at the end of the day.
Tables will be cleaned after each use.
Individual supplies will be used.
All bathroom’s will be assigned to a class and cleaned in between each classes use.
All playground equipment will be cleaned between each classes use.
Can I send in things from home?
We are asking that your child not bring in any stuffed animals or other items from home into the building. Children can only bring in snack/lunch, book bags, folders, a change of clothes if needed and their towels for rest time (Kindergarten Readiness Class).
What about our extra activities?
For the foreseeable future, First Presbyterian Preschool will not be allowing visitors into the building. This means that the Harford County Public Library Share the Gift and Parent readers are all on hold. We will be working hard to find fun and exciting things to do within the safety of the classroom/building.
Dismissal:
Children will be taken to the door that they entered. Parents should wait in a line, practicing social distancing. Children will be dismissed individually. Again, we ask for your patience.