At Lake Barrington Academy of Stars Child Care, we understand that this has been a very difficult time for many families dealing with the challenges of working from home and taking care of their young children while child care centers remained closed during the shutdown.
Although we always follow strong infection control policies as outlined by Illinois’ Day Care Licensing regulations, we want to share with you all the extra steps we’re taking to ensure the health and safety of our children, the staff, and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With our Emergency License, the following precautions are being implemented for each room that is open at this time to follow all the new health, safety, and social distancing guidelines:
We’re following classroom size guidelines.
Same teachers every day in that designated room.
So far 3 rooms are open with similar aged children.
Children are not being combined at the beginning or end of the day.
Drop off and Pick up is at the front foyer.
Every teacher and child has his or her base temperature taken and recorded every day since everyone runs differently.
Teachers are wearing masks and children can too if parents want them to.
Teachers will explain why masks are used so children aren't frightened.
If a child or teacher is sent home or sick, a fever must be gone for 24 hours with NO Tylenol before they come back to school.
Toys and furniture are being disinfected daily.
The goal with all of these precautions is to keep everyone safe and healthy! Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
So far we are off to a great start in June during the reopening plan. Many children are back to learning, socializing, and having fun as much as possible. It’s so great to see and for us to know that we’re helping families get back on the right track!
