POLICIES
Health Policies
Updated August 2024
Whittier Wildflowers Preschool values the safety and well being of our students, staff and their families. Our health policies follow the guidance of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our public health consultant.
Frequent Handwashing
for at least 20 seconds. We’ll use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not readily available.
Cleaning and disinfecting
The staff will follow our stringent policies for cleaning, disinfecting tables, toys and equipment. The custodial staff will follow the cleaning guidelines recommended by the CDC.
Plans for sick children, staff, and volunteers
If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home. Your child will be excluded from preschool if they have the following. They may return to school 24 hours after symptoms have subsided, without medication.
Diarrhea
Fever (100 degrees or higher, taken under the arm)
Sore throat
Excessive symptoms of a cold or respiratory illness
Contagious Diseases (i.e. strep throat, etc.)
Communication plan about sick children/staff:
Let us know by email, phone or Brightwheel message if your child is out sick.
WWP will communicate with families, staff, volunteers by Brightwheel messaging, email, text or phone call (their preferred method of communication) if someone in the group has a communicable disease, and follow the recommendations of the MN Dept. of Health.
We will follow the guidance from the CDC for Covid:
