COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
Hunterdon Health is committed to keeping the community informed about the latest information regarding the coronavirus. Bright Tomorrows has been working diligently to keep children safe and has incorporated the guidelines set forth by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) - Office of Licensing (OOL), as well as updates from the Infection Prevention Department of Hunterdon Medical Center, into our daily routines. As a reminder, if your child is sick, please do not send him/her to day care.
Child care centers must follow the COVID-19 Public Health Recommendations for Operating Childcare Programs Guidelines from the New Jersey Department of Health including:
- Screening staff and children for fever (100.4 or higher) and other COVID-19 symptoms prior to entry to Bright Tomorrows each day;
- No mask requirement when outdoors, and no mask requirement indoors when the weekly COVID-19 Activity Level Index (CALI score) is low or moderate (children 2 and over are subject to mask-wearing when needed);
- Drop-off and pick-up routines of children at the lobby door to keep cross-contamination to a minimum;
- Limiting the sharing of supplies, food, toys, and other items between children;
- Limiting and re-directing close person-to-person contact (hugging, games involving touching or tagging);
- Continuing to teach and reinforce healthy hygiene practices - hand washing at critical times of the daily routine - to prevent the spread of COVID-19;
- Asking visitors to comply with the most recent child care standards/executive orders;
- Ensuring all surfaces and used items are cleaned and sanitized daily;
- Planning for and abiding by the latest guidelines for response to a COVID-19 diagnosis and/or exposure;
- Completing DCF Office of Licensing daily health log; and
- Requiring notices and wall signs to be posted on entry and exit doors, in diapering areas, and in restrooms.