COVID-19
GUIDELINES
Announcements regarding PRINTS’ reopening following California guidelines:
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Nido, Infant Community, Children’s House - in-person
Elementary – in-person (waiver approved)
Junior High and High School - in-person (waiver approved)
PRINTS has submitted a “Request for Review of Plan to Open for In-Person Instruction”
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Below are PRINTS’ re-opening protocols, which are consistent with guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the local health department.
Cleaning and Disinfection
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PRINTS uses a combination of alcohol wipes, disinfectant wipes/solutions, non-toxic disinfectant solutions, UV lamps/wands, and a non-toxic fogger to clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces.
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​After each use of materials, an adult will immediately scan the used material using the UV wand, making sure no child is nearby.
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All high-touch surfaces are frequently disinfected.
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The outdoor environment and equipment are disinfected after use by each group.
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All classroom environments, furniture, materials and bathrooms are disinfected mid-day and at the end of the day when the children are not present.
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All PRINTS staff have taken the Healthy Acts School Training.
Ventilation
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Windows and doors are kept open when safe to do so.
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Each classroom environment has a HEPA air-purifier.
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Our HVAC systems use MERV13 filters.
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Windows and doors are kept open (weather permitting) to maximize airflow between the inside and outside .
Face Coverings and
Other Essential Protective Gear
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Everyone entering the facility is required to wear a face covering, except those exempted from face covering requirements (e.g., children younger than 2 years old; individuals who are exempt with doctor’s note).
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All PRINTS staff wear a face covering.
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All high-touch surfaces are frequently disinfected.
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All students age 2 and up, staff, and campus visitors wear a face covering to school at all times, except when eating and/or drinking.
Health Policy
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All individuals (adults and children) are temperature scanned prior to entering the classroom environments and during midday.
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​Parents and staff are required to respond daily COVID-19 screening questions.
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All members of the school community, students and staff alike, must stay at home if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms:​
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PRINTS requires COVID testing for the whole household and reporting of the results.
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If the test result is positive, PRINTS require a 14 day quarantine from the date of the COVID test or close contact with someone who has COVID-19.
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If the test result is negative, your child can return to school after 24 hours have passed without fever (and fever reducer) and symptoms have started improving.
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The final decision for returning to school is at the discretion of the PRINTS Management and must meet governmental regulations.
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See "Learn More" or the CDC Guidelines for more information.
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COVID-19 symptoms in children may include fever, chills, cough, runny nose, belly pain, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pain, loss of taste/smell/appetite, rash, red eyes, swelling of hands/feet, headache, dizziness, red/cracked lips. ​
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If a child is showing symptoms of COVID-19 at school, we will immediately contact the parents or emergency contact to collect the child and all siblings. The child(ren) must be picked up immediately. The child and the siblings will be be separated from other children while waiting for the arrival of the parent/emergency contact.
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Parents should notify the school immediately, by phone or by email, upon receiving the test results of their child and anyone in their household.
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Signs are posted at the entrances of the facility informing all personnel and visitors that they must avoid entering the facility if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.