COVID-19 PROCEDURES: WHAT TO EXPECT
Childcare at the Y (summer camps, School Days +, afterschool, etc.) will still be fun and engaging, but it will look a little different than previous years! We will incorporate programming and protocol updates as we work to keep youth and staff safe from COVID-19.
DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP
● All branches will operate a drop off/pick up protocol to limit families coming into the building. Look for signage about these locations.
● A visual wellness check will be conducted at drop-off.
● Child pick-up starts at 4pm. Early pick-up must be communicated to staff in advance. If a child is picked up early, they must remain with their parent or guardian for the remainder of the day.
ACTIVITIES
● Common areas are cleaned and disinfected after use.
● Activities will be fun and designed to keep children safe and physically distanced.
MEALS
● Children eat meals in designated separate spaces, when possible.
● Meals eaten in common areas are at staggered times to allow for sanitation between groups.
● We require children to bring a refillable water bottle daily.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
● Masks are optional in Youth Development Programs. A face covering will be provided to your child if they need one.
● When feasible, leaders will be designated to a specific group for the entire summer and limit contact with youth and leaders from other groups.
● A leader will conduct cleaning and disinfection of equipment throughout the day and after each group leaves a common area.
● A designated period for cleaning and sanitizing will be conducted at least one time per day and disinfecting of spaces at the end of each day.
HAND WASHING
● Hand washing will be the primary source of hand hygiene. If unavailable, children will use hand sanitization solutions.
● Children will wash their hands upon entry into the building, before and after meals, after using supplies, and at other times throughout the day.
CHILD OR STAFF ILLNESS
● Sick children are to remain at home.
A designated place will be identified for sick children that allows for supervision at a 6-foot distance. Caregivers will need to pick up a sick child within 1 hour of notification.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Vaccinated Children
If a vaccinated child was in close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19, that child does not need to quarantine but will need to be monitored for symptoms and take a COVID-19 test after 5 days. As long as the child is not exhibiting symptoms, they are able to return to the program without a quarantine period.
A child is fully vaccinated 14 days after the 2nd dose of the Pfizer Vaccine.
Positive Testing
If a child or staff member tests positive in an afterschool group/cohort, that child or staff member must remain out of the program for 10 days after the date of the positive result and can return as long as they are symptom-free for 24 hours without the use of medication.
ALL of the children in that group/cohort are considered close contacts (regardless of proper masking and physical distancing) and must adhere to one of the following options.
- Option 1: (If a child is unvaccinated) The children must be isolated from the program for a minimum of 7 days (after the last contact) regardless of a negative test result. The children/staff can test after the 5-day incubation period using the non-rapid test and can return to the program with proof of a negative test result.
- Option 2: (If a child does not take a COVID test) The close contact must be isolated from the program for 10 days after the last contact with the COVID positive individual and can return as long as they are symptom-free.
- Option 3: (If a child is vaccinated) The close contact does not need to quarantine but will need to be monitored for symptoms and take a COVID-19 test after 5 days.