At the Family Bridges, Inc. Lake Merritt Child Care Center, the safety of our students, staff, and families is paramount. Here is what has been implemented:

• All staff must continue to wear face coverings even though they are fully vaccinated.
• For children over the age of 2, face coverings are strongly recommended.
• Parents and visitors are not allowed to enter classroom areas.
• All staff and students must perform the following before entering the facility:
  • Have their temperatures taken with a non-contact thermometer daily and complete a health screening questionnaire.
  • Step on a disinfecting mat.
  • Change into their clean shoes for school indoor use.
  • Wash their hands.
• Students are separated into small groups and seated apart.
• Commonly touched items and surfaces, such as toys, tables, faucet handles, toilets, doorknobs, etc., are disinfected regularly.
• Cots and blankets are disinfected after every use.

Any person with a fever or symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to enter and will only be allowed to return after completing a COVID-19 test with a negative result.

Should someone at the facility test positive for COVID-19, we will notify the Alameda County Public Health Department and follow the guidance provided.

Our dedicated staff has created a clean, safe, and fun environment for the students.

Contributed by Elaine Tam