COVID-19 Response Plan

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Individuals should NOT  visit our childcare program if they:

• Have underlying health conditions, including those with compromised immune systems or respiratory conditions like severe asthma.
• Are showing symptoms of COVID-19.
• Have been in contact with someone confirmed or suspected of having COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
• Have returned from travel to areas with community spread of COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

Travel Guidance

Here is the updated guidance from the Department of Health Services (DHS):

All non-essential travel is highly discouraged.  Visit https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/travel.htm for more travel information.

• The Giving Tree Development Center, LLC  will not impose a quarantine on families if you travel within Wisconsin or out of State this summer.  Please monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 while traveling and upon return.  If you are concerned about your exposure while traveling, please quarantine for seven days upon return.  If you are unsure if you should quarantine upon return, please contact your Director.
• For Giving Tree Staff, all travel and subsequent quarantine guidance will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

The Giving Tree Development Center  Procedures
Child Check-in Procedures:

• A temperature check will be taken prior to any child or staff entering the facility with a non-contact thermometer.
• A visual inspection will be conducted of your child(ren) for signs of illness.
• If any child is sick that child will not be able to enter the facility and must follow the CDC recommendations.
• When your child enters the facility they will take off their coats, jacket, and shoes. 
• Each child will be given a pair of non-slip socks.
• Each child will wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds immediately entering the facility.
• Nonstaff will not be allowed to enter the facility only in designated check-in areas to decrease interaction with staff & children.

Parents Procedures:

• Parents are required to wear their own face masks while at the centers.  
• All parents and teachers follow social distancing procedures.
• Parents are required to sign off on our sick child policy and communicate with the center if they suspect anyone in their family has COVID-19 or has been exposed. 

Teachers/Center Procedures:

• We will attempt to limit group sizes and/or maintain single teacher classrooms where possible for as long as possible.
• Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces like doorknobs, tables, countertops, and handrails.  Teachers do this every day during nap time.  Extra staff clean and disinfect throughout the day.  We also have additional cleaning personnel who clean  after hours.
• Each time they clock in, Staff take their temperature and respond to a questionnaire to make sure it is safe for them to stay at the center.
• Cooks will  wear face masks and continue to wear gloves when preparing food.
• Family-style food serving has been discontinued. Teachers prepare each child’s plate using gloves so there is no sharing of serving utensils.
• Where napping mats/cots are used, children will be arranged head to toe and kept  6 feet apart  if possible.  Mats and cots are cleaned and sanitized after each use.
• We are limiting visitors and vendors to our program.  We are currently closed to in-person tours but we are offering virtual tours.
• Air purifiers with a UVC sterilizer will be used to help clean the air and increase circulation. 
• No field trips, but we will have LOTS of fun  in the sun!