Kinder Buddies Childcare Updates- COVID19 and HiMama

As of June 12th, 2020 Halton Region lifted licensed daycare shutdowns with new rules for reopening safely. Our Kinder Buddies families’ safety is always our number one priority. Today we discuss some of the changes we have under taken since our reopening to keep our children safe.

We also discuss the rollout of our new HiMama program. HiMama makes communication between parents and our centre easier than ever!

Covid-19 Daycare Updates

Daycare Updates

• Screening process when little ones come in the morning with a temperature scan and a questionnaire to catch symptoms
• Personal belongings needed for the daycare will be cleaned and stay on site (spare clothing, sunscreen, sippy cups, shoes)
• No outside food, toys, books, or backpacks from home are allowed in the centre
• Increased cleaning and disinfecting schedule
• Cohort size increase to 15 children per class from July 27th

Drop Off Updates

• Parents, please wear a face mask when interacting with Centre Staff
• Please maintain at least 6′ distance if there is a lineup. We have markers set up outside
• Parents/Guardians are not allowed inside the daycare. Centre staff will escort children to and from classrooms and or playgrounds
• Pickup: Please call the centre and a staff member will bring your child out to meet you at the entrance
• In case your child is to be picked up by another adult written communication (email) is needed and Government Issued ID needs to be confirmed by staff

Symptoms to Watch for

If your child is unwell please keep them home. Below are some common symptoms of Covid-19 from Halton Health.

• fever
• new or worsening cough
• shortness of breath
• sore throat
• difficulty swallowing
• loss of sense of smell or taste
• nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
• nasal congestion or runny nose (without other known cause, such as seasonal allergies)
• fatigue
• headache
• chills
• red eyes

New Centre App for Communication: Hi Mama

Kinder Buddies has rolled out on the application Hi Mama for easier communication with parents.

• Improved Communication: notifications straight to your phone. No more missed emails, paper notes, or calls.
• Day to Day Transparency: Keep up with what your child is up to with updates/images from our caring team.
• Contactless Check-In: We can keep track of when your child arrives and when they leave without issue. This includes tracking temperature.

If there are any question or concerns we encourage parents to contact us.

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Kinder Buddies Oakville Child Care is a Quality First Daycare and Infant Care facility in Oakville, Ontario. We take care of children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 1/2 providing nutritious meals and fun activities all day long.