“Are Dayhomes Safe To Use During The Pandemic?”

& Other Important Child Care Question

Have a question about VonKids dayhomes during the time of COVID-19? Read below for answers. If you don’t see an answer to your question, contact us and we’ll do our best to help!

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Child Care During COVID-19

The safety and security of your family and our staff has always been VonKids’ #1 priority.

VonKids is a child care company based in Calgary with 20 separate locations, spread out around the city. Our small group sizes makes us a safer option for child care during the COVID-19 pandemic than big-name daycares. Our dayhomes all follow official Australian directives for maximally safe practices. Our facilities all remain open, providing a safe place for children to learn, grow, and have fun while parents are at work. For more information about our response to the pandemic, please read on or contact us directly with any questions you have.

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Core Health & Safety Practices

  • Staff and children practice regular hand washing with soap and water
  • Children are supervised using hand sanitizer, to prevent ingestion
  • Frequently touched surfaces are cleaned and disinfected multiple times a day
  • Teach and practice covering when sneezing or coughing
  • Mouth and nose covered with a mask
  • Sick children are required to stay home
  • Staff are vigilant about identifying symptoms and hyper-responsive to their development
  • Established procedure for what to do if a child gets sick and has to be sent home
  • Sick staff members isolate at home until they are no longer contagious
  • Social distancing practices are implemented as much as possible
  • Modified drop-off and pick-up procedures
  • Screen procedures implemented upon arrival
  • And more

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Dayhomes Vs. Daycares During COVID-19

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Dayhomes

Dayhomes are a better option than a daycare for many reasons, including...

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Reduced Risk Of Illness

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Quieter & Better Controlled

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A More Home-Like Environment

“Are Dayhomes Safe To Use During The Pandemic?” & Other Important Child Care Question

Are Dayhomes Safe To Use During The Pandemic?

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Since the maximum number of children at our dayhomes is six, we are already complying with the recommended limitations in group sizes. Dayhomes are relatively safe for your children during the pandemic. Part of the reason is that group sizes are kept small and don’t go on any field trips or anything of the sort. And,part of the reason are safe is because VonKids practices enhanced sanitation practices to reduce risks of contagion, such as:

  • Routine surface cleaning and disinfectant
  • Handwashing for adults and for children
  • Visitors and children are screened before entering regarding how they are feeling
  • Frequent hand washing is highly encouraged for everyone on the premises

If you are looking for a child care facility in your Calgary neighborhood that you can feel confident your child will be maximally safe and secure from illness and other risks, choose VonKids for our strong safety procedures and high quality of child care.

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The VonKids Difference

Should I Keep My Child Home From School Or Childcare If They’re A Close Contact Of A Confirmed COVID-19 Case?

Yes, absolutely. If public health authorities have informed you that someone you or your child have been in close contact with have had a confirmed case of COVID-19, even if they are asymptomatic, it is necessary that you keep your kids home from school and childcare until public health authorities inform you that it is safe to send them in again. During this time, monitor your child’s health closely.

Should I Keep My Child Home From School Or Childcare If They Recently Returned From Overseas?

If your child has recently returned to Australia after traveling overseas, they are required to be quarantined for a period of time. If in quarantine any symptoms emerge, such as a fever or acute respiratory infection, notify medical staff immediately to get assistance.

Are Children At High Risk Of COVID-19 Infection?

Children and babies are less likely to develop symptoms than adults, yet still play a not-insignificant role in accelerating the spread of epidemic diseases of any kind. The rate of cases among children compared to the rest of the population has so far been low.

Final Words:

So, Is It Safe to Send My Child to Child Care During COVID-19?

The answer to this question will depend on region and the current rate of COVID-19 at any given time. So, while there is no easy answer, we can say that, as of this writing, here in Calgary it remains relatively safe to send your kids to childcare, in particular to dayhomes. If and when the risk increases, we will take further actions and let you know what we believe is best for your child and our staff’s safety. All our dayhomes already implement advanced safety routines for minimizing the risk of spread. But remember, when it comes to the best child care options for your family during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no one right answer. Talk about any concerns you may have with your pediatrician and with our child care facility management team. Our goal is to help you find the right balance to keep your family as safe as possible, both during the current pandemic and any other time. We do everything we can to keep your child safe and happy. Contact us now if you have any questions or would like to learn more about our facilities.

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