JADE DRIVE INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL
COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS POLICY

Screening and Prevention:

• All visitors, parents, teachers, management, and support staff must produce proof of vaccination (at minimum two doses) against COVID-19.

• If you or anyone living in your household is sick or is showing signs of illnesses such as flu, coughs, sore throat, or slight fever, please refrain from attending school. This applies to parents, students, teachers, and support staff.

• If your little one suffers from chronic morning allergies that may result in a runny nose, please forward us a doctors note confirming the condition. 

• We will limit the number of outsiders entering the school premises during school hours. The school security will maintain a register with the names and contact information of such people.

• If a member of your family is under quarantine, please make sure your little one does not attend school until the stipulated time has passed and health officials have given you the all-clear.

• If a member of your family has been subjected to a PCR test or Rapid Antigen test, please make sure your little one does not attend school until health officials have given you the all-clear.

• In the mornings, staff will go over a brief questionnaire (daily) regarding the health of the child as well as the child’s immediate family. We kindly request all parents to speak to the teacher before dropping off their children. 

• Children will also be subjected to a general screening of any illnesses before admitting them to the classroom. 

• All children, parents, support staff and teachers will be subjected to forehead temperature checks upon arrival.

• We further request parents not to attend kids to school if they have any of the illnesses noted on page 13 of the parent handbook.

• Please contact the office if your little one is not able to attend school due to them being sick.

• If any child develops fever, cough or flu-like symptoms while at school, we will isolate him/her in a safe place, accompanied by a guardian, and inform parents to pick them up.

• Teachers will visually inspect the child for signs of illness, which could include flushed cheeks, rapid breathing or difficulty breathing (without recent physical activity), fatigue, or extreme fussiness.

• Staff will use a digital thermometer to take the temperature of the child(ren). The forehead temperature of the child(ren) must be less than 38°C to be admitted into the school. 

• Further, staff and students will be subjected to at least two more temperature checks during the day.

• If a member of your family is under quarantine or has a strong contact history with a patient positive of COVID-19, please make sure that your little one does not attend school until the stipulated time has passed, and health officials have given you the all-clear.

• Please make sure to arrive early to allow for the delays resulting from the extra precautions we are taking to curb the spread of the virus. 

Hygiene:

• Parents, teachers, and all support staff are required to wash or sanitize their hands before entering the premises.

• Students, parents, teachers and all support staff must disinfect their shoes by stepping on the disinfectant carpets at the beginning of the walkway.

• Teachers and all support staff are also required to sanitise their hands before entering the classroom.

• Parents, support staff and teachers will be required to wear face masks when entering the school (face masks will be provided to teachers and other staff members).

• Children ages two and up are required to wear masks while at school, it is the parent’s responsibility to provide the school with a clean mask every day. The school will not force a child to wear a mask.

• Parents or visitors who fail to wear a face mask, will not be allowed into the premises. 

• Your little one’s hands will be sanitised by the teachers upon arrival.

• Once at school, children’s hands will be washed frequently (every 1.30 hours).

• Teachers and support staff will also be subjected to mandatory hand-washing every 1.30 hours.

Cleaning and Disinfecting:

• Cleaning frequently used items such as doorknobs, faucets, etc., will be done daily and at required intervals.

• Classrooms will be cleaned and sanitised daily.

• Play area equipment will be cleaned and sanitised daily.

• Classroom materials, including furniture, will be cleaned and sanitised daily.

• All sanitising liquids will be stored in a safe place away from children’s reach. 

Drop-off & Pick-up Procedures:

• It is recommended that the same adult drops off and picks up their little ones.

• If possible, refrain from letting elderly persons (e.g. grandparents) or other persons diagnosed with severe health conditions, to pick up and drop off.

• Please arrive early to allow time for washing hands and temperature screenings.

• Please always maintain a safe distance between other parents.  

Staff Training:

• Teachers and support staff will be made aware of the school’s new protocols. This will include training on how the virus spreads, requirements for face masks, hand washing requirements, material sanitising, proper cleaning techniques and what to do if a child displays symptoms.

Extra Considerations for Parents:

• It is recommended that you only pack home-cooked meals in your little one’s lunch box. 

• Please make sure to clean and disinfect your little one’s school gear daily. Such as their bag, hats, shoes, lunch box. (Note: Only use child-friendly disinfectants and allow plenty of time to dry before your little ones use them again)

• Make sure that your little ones have a wash or bath after coming home from school. 

• It is recommended that you do not visit any crowded places such as supermarkets, book shops, or restaurants right before or after attending school.