Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
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Health & Safety at Garden of Infants

Below are examples of some of the practices and routines we are employing to support health and safety. Please note: these practices are in addition to our regular health and safety practices, and are being updated regularly, according guidance from city, county, state and federal agencies.

• All families and faculty are asked to follow the Lee County physical and social distancing guidelines
• All wash hands upon arrival, and throughout the day. Hand sanitizer is available when children are outside.
• Children’s temperature is taken at home before arriving, and reported at sign-in, along with a verbal health screening with each family. Additional health and temperature checks happen as needed, if a child is exhibiting any symptoms. Faculty temperatures are checked upon arrival, and as needed.
• Limited/curated classroom materials are available to ensure proper and regular sanitation each day.
• No cross classroom visiting or sharing of materials is allowed at this time.
• The playground is separated by a 6 foot barrier to be used by two groups at a time. We have a rotating outdoor schedule to support distancing.
• All educators, and children ages 5 and above, wear masks while they are indoors, and outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• Morning and afternoon snacks are provided in prepackaged, individual servings, or served by educators onto individual plates for each child. No food is offered “family style” or shared between children.
• Door handles, light switches, and other frequently touched surfaces are sanitized each day.
• Covid-specific protocols and plans are updated regularly, according to guidance from city, county, state and federal agencies.