Makers COVID-19 Policies:
This policy has been devised to ensure our activities and operations at Makers are in line with the Rhode Island Department of Health, the CDC and DHS. These policies are ever evolving and changing.
Drop off/ Pick up Procedures
We are hopeful these policies will change before camp begins but currently the drop-off and pick-up guidelines for childcare prohibit adults from entering the facility, so we are following suit and asking that drop-off and pick-up be done outside the studio. Miss Erin will greet each child at the front stoop, and welcome only the child into the studio. Parents should wait outside the studio for their children to be released from class. If a child is feeling uncomfortable entering the studio alone, we ask only one adult (wearing a mask) enter the studio with the child. The adult is welcome to stay until the child feels comfortable enough for the adult to leave. We ask families to continue to observe social distancing guidelines when arriving and leaving each class.
Cleaning and Sanitation Protocols
Cleaning and Sanitation Before Each Class:
Cleaning and Sanitation After Each Class:
Handwashing Guidelines:
Additional Sanitization and Handwashing Guidelines:
Child Illness Policy
We will continue to emphasize only attending our classes if everyone in the family is healthy.
This policy has been devised to ensure our activities and operations at Makers are in line with the Rhode Island Department of Health, the CDC and DHS. These policies are ever evolving and changing.
- There will be no shared sensory bins
- Students will have their own supplies and space in the studio
- All adults are required to wear masks when in the studio
- Students should have a mask available which may be used depending on each child’s discretion and tolerance
- Before drop off each day, parents are required to respond to the COVID-19 Screening developed and approved by DHS and Rhode Island Department of Health
- Enrollment for classes and camps will be decreased to allow for adequate social distancing
- When a camp is taking place, that will be the only activity in the studio for the duration of each camp
Drop off/ Pick up Procedures
We are hopeful these policies will change before camp begins but currently the drop-off and pick-up guidelines for childcare prohibit adults from entering the facility, so we are following suit and asking that drop-off and pick-up be done outside the studio. Miss Erin will greet each child at the front stoop, and welcome only the child into the studio. Parents should wait outside the studio for their children to be released from class. If a child is feeling uncomfortable entering the studio alone, we ask only one adult (wearing a mask) enter the studio with the child. The adult is welcome to stay until the child feels comfortable enough for the adult to leave. We ask families to continue to observe social distancing guidelines when arriving and leaving each class.
- Each student/ family will be required to respond to the on-site screening developed and approved by DHS and Rhode Island Department of Health before entering the studio
Cleaning and Sanitation Protocols
- staff will use “Makers’ COVID-19 Cleaning Checklist” each day
- floors will be vacuumed, mopped and disinfected between groups
- cubbies will be cleaned and disinfected between groups
- bathrooms will be cleaned and disinfected between each group
Cleaning and Sanitation Before Each Class:
- staff will clean and disinfect all high traffic areas including (but not limited to) tabletops, tops of chairs and benches, doorknobs and handles, cubbies, sink, and soap dispensers
- staff will disinfect all art materials, play materials and tools
Cleaning and Sanitation After Each Class:
- staff will clean and disinfect all high traffic areas including (but not limited to) tabletops, tops of chairs and benches, doorknobs and handles, cubbies, sink, and soap dispensers
- art materials, play materials and tools used during each class will be cleaned and disinfected
Handwashing Guidelines:
- staff will wash hands upon arrival and frequently throughout the day
- students and parents will be asked to wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, or using hand sanitizer, when entering the studio
- students will wash hands before and after eating, and after going to the restroom
- reminders to cover coughs and sneezes with an elbow or a tissue
- reminders to place used tissues straight into the bin
- reminders to avoid touching one’s eyes, nose and mouth
- no shared food or drink
Additional Sanitization and Handwashing Guidelines:
- tissues will be readily available and disposed of in bins that are emptied each day
- disposable hand towels will be provided
- students will receive a freshly laundered art smock each class
- staff will monitor student behavior to ensure children clean their hands at appropriate times, e.g. after blowing nose or sneezing, using the restroom, coughing, etc.
- staff will continually assess and clean where needed (e.g. if a child spreads droplets by sneezing or coughing, surfaces will be cleaned with disinfectant wipes immediately)
- staff will follow cleaning guidelines after each session
Child Illness Policy
We will continue to emphasize only attending our classes if everyone in the family is healthy.
