CORONAVIRUS | COVID-19
GENERAL GUIDANCE
The health and safety of every person in our schools is our primary concern and we are taking every precaution to prevent potential exposure or spread of COVID-19 within our schools. We are actively partnering with local health departments and closely following guidelines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC Childcare and K-12 Guidance to guide our decisions.
HEALTH, SAFETY AND PREVENTION
LIMITING FACILITY ACCESS
In addition to enhanced cleaning procedures at all our schools we feel it’s best to limit exposure in our classrooms and ask that you meet the teacher on "front door duty" at the lobby instead of entering the classrooms. We still want our schools to provide you peace of mind and encourage conversations with your teacher and director.
POTENTIAL OR CONFIRMED EXPOSURE
Anyone with suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in their household must remain out of our schools for 14 days, and confirmed cases must receive medical clearance to return.
OUR SICK POLICY
If your child becomes ill at school we’ll call you immediately and ask that they be picked up as soon as possible.
In general, if you suspect that your child is getting ill or is contagious, keep them at home and consult with your doctor. We’ll welcome your child back into our school once they are free of symptoms for 72 hours or have a doctor’s note stating that the child can return to school.
In general, if you suspect that your child is getting ill or is contagious, keep them at home and consult with your doctor. We’ll welcome your child back into our school once they are free of symptoms for 72 hours or have a doctor’s note stating that the child can return to school.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT THE SPREAD
Practicing frequent hygiene steps, ‘social distancing’, and wearing a face covering are the best ways to prevent catching or spreading the virus.
SCHOOL TOURS
We are allowing school tours for adults only as long as each adult (no more than 2) wears a face mask.
School Status
- Kangaroo Academy at 609 15th Ave N Nampa: In process of licensing. Expected to open by August 31st.
- "Northside Clubhouse" at 210 E Carol St Nampa: OPEN
- "Franklin Infant Clubhouse" at 16299 N Franklin Nampa: OPEN
- "Franklin Preschool Clubhouse" at 16281 N Franklin Nampa: OPEN
- "Caldwell Clubhouse" at 4511 E Ustick Rd Caldwell: OPEN
- "North End Clubhouse" at 1819 N 18th St Boise: OPEN
COVID-19 FAQ's
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will your schools remain open?
We know that our families rely on us to care for and educate their children when they are not available. The CDC has provided Considerations for School Closure which recommends that childcare providers stay open, especially before there is significant community spread. Their research and guidance show that short to medium term closures do not prevent the spread of the virus and can have negative impacts and pose hardships to families who rely on childcare. We are also following several states who are specifically requesting that childcare providers stay open to support working families, where one or both parents still have to report to work. Because we are an essential service for working families, many of whom are performing essential services themselves, we plan to support our families by remaining open so long as we can safely do so. We will continue to follow the requirements and recommendations of local and State authorities when making decisions about keeping a school open or closing.
How do you decide to close a school?
We closely monitor guidance of the CDC and local health departments and partner with them in our decisions to close a school. If a case of COVID-19 is found at one of our schools, we will close the school for disinfection and sanitization and reopen in coordination with the local health department.
Where local health departments recommend school closures as part of their overall containment efforts, we are complying. If this happens, we are notifying families immediately. We are taking measures to limit exposure in our schools and evaluate school closures on an individual basis with the latest information available from public health officials.
Where local health departments recommend school closures as part of their overall containment efforts, we are complying. If this happens, we are notifying families immediately. We are taking measures to limit exposure in our schools and evaluate school closures on an individual basis with the latest information available from public health officials.
How will families be notified of a school closure?
We will notify families of a school closure directly through email as well as by phone.
Will you continue to enroll families during the outbreak?
Yes. Families will continue to need childcare and we are available to help support them as long as they have not been exposed to COVID-19, are not displaying symptoms of illness and there are no restrictions from the health department. We will continue to evaluate this on a school by school basis.
How are you keeping children and staff healthy in your schools?
We are using enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the day as well as cleaning and disinfecting our schools each evening. We are also limiting access to classrooms, practicing smart “social distancing” and requiring advanced hygiene steps in our schools.
What do you do if someone in your school shows symptoms associated with COVID-19?
If someone in our schools shows symptoms, we’ll separate the individual from others in the school, then follow our illness policy. The school staff or child will be asked to immediately leave the school and work with their doctor and health officials to determine how to proceed.
What is your policy on travel restrictions and entry into your schools?
We closely monitor the CDC and other governmental sources for guidance on travel restrictions and use all information available to assess the rapidly changing situation. If anyone in your household has returned from international travel all members of the household will need to wait 14 days from the date of your return to return to our school. Your household must be symptom free before entering our school.
What if a family doesn’t want their child to come to school?
We understand that everyone’s situation is different. Some people need us to provide care so they can work, and others may wish to keep their children at home. If a family chooses to not send their child to school, we have the option of withdrawal with a 2-week notice or can bill tuition at 1/2 rate to hold a child's spot.
Have you changed your feeding practices in your schools?
Our normal menu is still in place and our additional sanitation efforts also apply to feeding areas and processes. We have temporarily stopped practicing family-style dining during this time. We’re using the current circumstances to have discussions regarding cleanliness and hand washing that help children see the positive of having clean hands and kind hearts, while avoiding the fear.
Are you requiring masks in the classroom?
We do not require children or staff to wear masks in their classroom. Any time a staff member leaves their class and moves to a different part of the building, they are required to wear a mask. We are not combining classrooms so children are only in close proximity with their classmates.
