Ranch Park Kids Place will continue to follow all updated protocols and procedures as outlined by the Health Authorities and CDC. This can be found at the following link: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/family-and-social-supports/covid-19/qa_covid19_childcare_settings_mar_24_2020.pdf

Given these important requirements, it is imperative that we are resolute in our health policy, and that all parents understand and agree to the following additional requirements:

Accordingly, please note the following Covid19 Health and Wellness policy, which applies to all staff and children within this facility.

Children may not attend Ranch Park Kids Place if they exhibit any symptoms of illness or fever. There are no exceptions to this illness policy.

Individuals residing in the household with any child attending Ranch Park Kids Place are to be taking all precautions possible to limit their exposure to COVID-19.

Health and Wellness Policy

Children may not attend childcare programs while they have any of the following symptoms:

·       Fever, cough, unusual, unexplained loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability, or headache

·       Eye or ear infections

·       Unexplained rashes or rash that is not confirmed by doctor to be non-contagious

·       Known or suspected communicable diseases (measles, chicken pox, pink eye, hand foot and mouth, etc.)

·       Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea in the last 48 hours

Arrival

Parents are not currently allowed to access our facility and drop off will occur outside the front entrance. When you arrive at the drop off location, you can notify staff of your arrival by calling the center. Please wait with your child until a staff member greets you and your child at the markers indicated, ensuring social distancing (2 meters).

Child transition into the classroom

1. Upon entering the facility, the children are asked to put their belongings into their labeled cubby and/or hook.
2. Children are directed to use the hand sanitation station at the front door before entering the play area of the facility
3. The children are then directed to thoroughly wash their hands in the bathroom for a minimum of 20 seconds under supervision of staff. 

Handwashing throughout the day

Children are required to wash their hands before and after eating, after each new activity indoors and as they re-enter the facility from outside.

Cleaning and Sanitization

1. Following the current health authority guidelines for sanitization and care, our classroom is disinfected twice per day, using a bleach and water solution of 10ml bleach to 990ml of water (see attached.)
2. We are limiting our toy selection to the children each day so that we can effectively sanitize each item after each use.
3. We ask parents to limit the amount of items brought from home to necessities only (lunch kit, jacket, comfort toy if needed.)

For the well-being of children, staff and families, open transparency and candor is required around all the above requirements. Although this may lead to some challenging conversations, staff and families need to acknowledge and respect their necessity and their intention of care during the pandemic. We sincerely appreciate your compliance and understanding.