COVID-19 Health & Safety Information

April 2022 Health and Safety Protocols

Spanish Schoolhouse regularly reviews and updates our Health and Safety Protocols for COVID-19. The goal is always to prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff, as well as do our utmost to provide continuity of childcare for you, our customers.

Based on the decreased COVID-19 Community Levels, the policy changes listed below will be effective starting Monday, April 11. Please keep in mind that protocols may be updated again if warranted by a change in COVID-19 levels.

COVID-19 Policy Changes

1. Face masks will now be optional for all adults and children at Spanish Schoolhouse (this includes staff, parents, visitors, and students). We ask that you be kind and respect other individuals' personal choices about masking.
2. Students or staff members with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 will need to isolate for 5 days from the date of first symptoms or a positive test (whichever came first) and may return to school on day 6 as long as symptoms have improved and at least 24 hours have passed since recovery, including resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
3. Classrooms will no longer close if there is a case of COVID-19 and individuals with close contact will no longer be required to quarantine.

Policies that will remain in place:

1. Screening at the door for fever, COVID-19 symptoms, or pending COVID-19 test.
2. Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
3. Increased handwashing for students and staff.
4. Notification of parents for a positive case in their child's classroom or in the school.
5. We will avoid students rotating to other classrooms or mixing with other groups.

Important Reminder for Minimizing Spread of any Illness:

Children and staff members should not attend school if they have fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. They must be free of these symptoms for 24 hours without the use of medication before returning. (Refer to the Parent Handbook for details)

It's important that all parents continue to err on the side of caution and keep your child home if they have any signs of illness.

We appreciate your cooperation in making our school safe and healthy for all. We will continue to keep you apprised of any changes in our health policies.