Considerations for Facility Closure

If students or staff show any symptoms of illness or run a temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, they will be isolated from the group (but still within sight) until a parent or emergency contact can retrieve them. The student then cannot return to the program until they are symptom free for 72 hours without the aid of medication.

For a positive or suspected case of COVID-19:

• The Office of Early Childhood’s guidance states “Note that Amended Executive Order D 2020 035 has changed the minimum time period a child care facility must close if there is a positive or suspected case of COVID-19 in a student, parent of a student, or staff member at the facility from 72 hours to 24 hours. During this closure a facility should conduct a thorough cleaning as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).”
• Due to the CDC guideline recommending we, “wait at least 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting a work space. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible”, we will monitor the situation and close program areas as needed.

Designated Sick Space

The BOEC will have a designated space for students and staff showing signs of illness. Students must be supervised and isolated from staff and other participants. Substitute staff will be available to cover for ill or quarantined staff.