PARENT MEMO
March 14, 2020
Re: COVID-19
At ABC Huskies Child Care, the health and safety of our clients and employees is our number one priority. With growing concern due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to share with you the steps we are taking to help protect the health of our clients and employees.
We have increased our cleaning and disinfecting efforts – frequently disinfecting often-touched surfaces such as counters, table tops, chairs, high chairs, door handles, restroom surfaces, and toys. Infant toys are sanitized and kept separate from other toys. Anything that goes in the mouth is re-sanitized. Staff members are following guidelines for handwashing and are helping the children wash their hands properly.
The main symptoms of COVID-19 are cough, fever and shortness of breath. We have asked staff members who show symptoms or have come into contact with infected individuals to stay home and follow the CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the infection. We have implemented a sick leave policy to ensure staff who are symptomatic will stay home when they are sick.
If your child is showing symptoms of COVID-19, please keep your child home and talk to your health care provider to determine if your child should be tested. Children may attend day care if they merely have a runny nose. Please keep in mind the seasonal allergy season is upon us. Typical symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and watery and itchy eyes.
Children and staff who are ill should stay home until their fever and symptoms are gone for at least 24 hours. For additional guidance, please see the Oregon Health Authority website at https://www.oregon.gov/oha .
We will continue to monitor and keep abreast of CDC guidance, recommendations of the Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division and the Oregon Health Authority. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Director Mika Von Ahn at 541-442-5024 and know that we will do our utmost to keep ABC Huskies Child Care a safe and healthy environment for your child.
Thank you!!
Sherman County Child Care Foundation
Board of Directors
Gail Macnab, Carrie Kaseberg, Melva Thomas
Re: COVID-19
At ABC Huskies Child Care, the health and safety of our clients and employees is our number one priority. With growing concern due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to share with you the steps we are taking to help protect the health of our clients and employees.
We have increased our cleaning and disinfecting efforts – frequently disinfecting often-touched surfaces such as counters, table tops, chairs, high chairs, door handles, restroom surfaces, and toys. Infant toys are sanitized and kept separate from other toys. Anything that goes in the mouth is re-sanitized. Staff members are following guidelines for handwashing and are helping the children wash their hands properly.
The main symptoms of COVID-19 are cough, fever and shortness of breath. We have asked staff members who show symptoms or have come into contact with infected individuals to stay home and follow the CDC guidelines to prevent the spread of the infection. We have implemented a sick leave policy to ensure staff who are symptomatic will stay home when they are sick.
If your child is showing symptoms of COVID-19, please keep your child home and talk to your health care provider to determine if your child should be tested. Children may attend day care if they merely have a runny nose. Please keep in mind the seasonal allergy season is upon us. Typical symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and watery and itchy eyes.
Children and staff who are ill should stay home until their fever and symptoms are gone for at least 24 hours. For additional guidance, please see the Oregon Health Authority website at https://www.oregon.gov/oha .
We will continue to monitor and keep abreast of CDC guidance, recommendations of the Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division and the Oregon Health Authority. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Director Mika Von Ahn at 541-442-5024 and know that we will do our utmost to keep ABC Huskies Child Care a safe and healthy environment for your child.
Thank you!!
Sherman County Child Care Foundation
Board of Directors
Gail Macnab, Carrie Kaseberg, Melva Thomas