{"id":265,"date":"2021-04-05T05:26:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T05:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kinderpass.com\/blog\/?p=265"},"modified":"2022-07-18T07:05:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T07:05:44","slug":"5-tips-for-navigating-covid-19-this-spring-at-your-daycare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kinderpass.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-navigating-covid-19-this-spring-at-your-daycare\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Navigating COVID-19 This Spring at Your Daycare"},"content":{"rendered":"

2020 was a unique year for many reasons. Entire industries, the way we work, and live changed virtually overnight. <\/span>Daycares were no stranger to these changes, either. Everything from day-to-day activities, regulatory requirements, new health and safety mandates, policy overhauls, and more changed.<\/p>\n

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Even though it\u2019s 2021, lockdowns are still the norm, masks are still mandatory in most areas, and daycares are still working hard to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our children.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With spring fast approaching, daycares need to be organized and ready. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together five actionable tips daycares can follow to navigate COVID-19 this spring.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Make The Children Feel At Ease<\/span><\/h2>\n

The majority of your children likely don\u2019t understand what COVID-19 is, especially for young toddlers. For older toddlers, the majority of their life has involved social distancing, wearing masks, and living in a pandemic world. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Your goal as a child care provider is to ensure that they feel at ease when they come in, and not scared with all the PPE your staff will be wearing. And depending on their age and if they have to wear a mask, it can be hard for them to remember to keep their masks on. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Try your best to explain in simple terms why we all need to be wearing masks, and gently remind them as the day goes along. <\/span>If you do notice an increase in tantrums or outbursts, the <\/span>child may be feeling anxious<\/span><\/a>, and with everything going on, who isn\u2019t feeling anxious? <\/span><\/p>\n

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You can also ensure that your staff and parents are more at ease by connecting with them regularly through childcare management software, so they\u2019re constantly updated. These platforms can provide a single location for tracking daily screenings, temperatures, and absences.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Implement Strict Cleaning Procedures<\/span><\/h2>\n

Health and safety should be your top priority. Messy conditions, warm weather, allergies, and common colds are the norm come spring. The only way to stay ahead of the mess is to implement strict cleaning procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can keep track of your cleaning tasks and processes using a childcare management software. Staff can sign off when cleaning procedures are carried out, ensuring critical cleaning tasks aren\u2019t missed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are a few ways you can increase the effectiveness of your cleaning procedures:<\/b><\/p>\n