Health and Safety Protocols
FMS commits to meet or exceed the guidelines from local and state officials. Our stringent protocols include:
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Any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever are required to return and stay at home until they are fever free (without medication) for a minimum of 24 hours.
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All staff are required to always wear masks while inside facility.
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All students are required to wear masks as per CDC guidelines.
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All staff are fully vaccinated.
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Frequent disinfection and sanitization of high-touch toys and surfaces
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Frequent handwashing by children and staff, as part of our protocols
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All staff are trained on common signs of illness in children and placing signage.
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Each child has his/her own individual cot and blanket.
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Reduced class size to ensure additional social distancing.
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Social distancing and hygiene habits included as part of instruction.
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No parents or visitors are allowed inside any classroom. Only staff and students enter inside the facility.
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External (Lobby) drop-off and pick-up of students.
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Twice daily temperature checks for students and staff.
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Daily health screenings for all students and staff members.
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Touch-less check-in for all staff and students.
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Limiting use of playground equipment to one classroom at a time.
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No sharing of toys and classroom materials. All materials sanitized after each use.
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No intermingling of classrooms/groups.
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Substituting field trips with virtual field trip experience.
FMS COVID-19 related Enhanced Health and Safety Protocols
During this time of enhanced concern, the FMS team continues to stay up to date with the latest state and local guidelines, licensing requirements, and CDC guidelines regarding the safety and well-being of your child.
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What Parents Say
Q : What safety protocols are in place for drop-off and pick-up?
A : We have our Front Lobby as a designated drop-off and pick-up area, which is monitored by staff at all times. These Parents are required to Check in and out, and we only release children to authorized adults.
Q : How does the preschool ensure a secure environment?
A : All entry points are secured, and access is restricted to authorized personnel. We have security cameras in common areas and regular safety audits. Our primary entrance doors are locked between morning drop off and evening pick up times.
Q : What training do staff members receive regarding safety?
A : All our staff undergoes extensive training in first aid, CPR, emergency response, and child safety practices. Regular drills are conducted and documented to ensure preparedness.
Q : How are outdoor activities supervised?
A : Outdoor play areas are enclosed and supervised by staff. There is always more than one member of staff with the students in the outdoor play areas. We maintain a low child-to-adult ratio to ensure close supervision during all activities.
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