COviD-19 Policies and Procedures

Hand, foot, and mouth disease or undiagnosed generalized rash Molluscum contagiosum Absence of rash or cleared by the child’s physician as noncontagious. Cleared by child’s physician and must have blisters covered by clothes or bandages.

Any child with a sudden onset of vomiting, irritability or excessive sleepiness Evaluated and vomit free. A written clearance by the child’s physician may be required.

1Proof of non-carriage: Either by completion of appropriate drug regime of Rifampin (two-day course for meningococcal disease or a four-day course for Hib disease) or by a negative throat culture obtained after completion of treatment for meningitis. 2These persons should include the child’s physician and other qualified individuals such as the school director, a representative from the Office of Public Health, and a child development specialist, and should be able to evaluate whether the child will receive optimal care in the specific program being considered and whether an HIV-infected child poses a threat to others.

With most other illnesses, children have either already exposed others before becoming obviously ill (e.g. colds) or are not contagious one day after beginning treatment (e.g. strep throat, impetigo, ringworm, parasites, and scabies). The waiting periods required after the onset of treatment vary with the disease. Check with your local health department for information on specific diseases. Children who are chronic carriers of viral illnesses such as cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex can and should be admitted to day care centers. The parent or designated person shall be notified as soon as possible if a child develops symptoms of illness or suffers an accident while in care.

COVID-19 POLICIES anD PROCEDURES

You can find these policies posted at nojcc.org/ns-covid. As the situation evolves and guidelines are revised, the JCC Nursery School COVID policy will be updated to reflect the new recommendations and sent to you. Our goal is to provide a safe, welcoming and enriching nursery school experience while also giving you the peace of mind that our everyday practices have been adapted to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These changes are based upon the advice of health professionals, guidance from the CDC, and policies recommended by our local and state governments.

key Prevention Strategies

• StAYiNG hoME - We strongly advise you to contact the school and keep your child home if they are sick or display any COVID symptoms. This will be the first line of defense in keeping our children, families and staff safe and healthy. • ClEANiNG - Across the facility and especially in the classrooms, commonly touched surfaces, supplies and toys are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day. Maintenance also cleans the classrooms each evening. Both students and staff engage in thorough handwashing multiple times each day, including when they arrive, before lunch and snacks, and after activities. • ClASSES – Class sizes will remain smaller than in previous years. Each class will stay together with their group throughout the day and will not interact with other classes. While on the yard and back field, classes will be spread out to remain separate. • MASkS – We believe wearing a mask is a mitzvah, a good deed, as doing so helps keep our community safe. We do it not just for ourselves, but to protect our teachers and our friends. Well-fitted masks are strongly encouraged for all individuals two years and older, regardless of vaccination status, when the prevelance of COVID is elevated. Masks will not need to be worn outside, or while eating. Teachers will support and encourage students without pressure as they adjust to this policy.