Health and Safety

The health and safety of our children and families are our highest priorities. To mitigate the risks of COVID-19 while children are in our care, we have adopted additional health and safety measures based on CDC guidelines, state and local regulations, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Given the evolving situation, we will continue to update these protocols as necessary.

Facial Coverings

Staff and students two years and older are required to wear face coverings inside the school. Coverings do not need to be worn while eating, sleeping, and playing outside. Families should provide masks to students prior to entering the school building. However, based on evolving local guidance, there may be further requirements.

Health Checks

We screen temperatures of staff and children before entering the school. A person with a temperature of at least 100.4 degrees or showing other signs of illness is not permitted to enter. If a child becomes ill during the day, they will stay in a separate area while awaiting pickup.

Safe Distancing

Staff members are the only adults permitted to enter our school buildings with the exception of pick-up and drop off by parents at the student’s classroom door. Seating areas are spaced for social distancing.

Sleep

During Infant, Toddler, and Primary nap times, cots are placed head to toe, not face to face where applicable. Infant and Toddler bedding are washed daily. Primary bedding is washed weekly.

Sanitation

In addition to after-hours sanitation, handwashing and disinfecting are done throughout the day. Staff will wear disposable gloves for serving food, changing diapers/toileting, etc. Playgrounds will be cleaned twice daily.

Class Size

Our teacher-to-student ratios are 1:4 for Infants, 1:6 for Toddlers, and 1:12 for Primary, respectively; however, maximum class size will always adhere to state guidelines. To minimize exposure, field trips and after school programs are suspended at this time, with the exception of in-house field trips that will be conducted outside.

Temporary Closure Policy

If a student or staff becomes infected with a confirmed case of COVID-19 at a campus, the campus may close, depending on the local health department directive, size of the campus, and length of time needed for deep cleaning and disinfecting.
Person(s) infected may need to quarantine for 14 days before returning to campus.

Waiver Applications

Orange County Waiver Applications
Orange County Reopening Guidelines
San Diego Waiver Applications
San Diego Reopening Guidelines