How to Run Your Program During COVID
The COVID virus has changed our lives in so many ways. Learn more about what is currently known about the virus, how to identify symptoms and what to do when someone gets sick.
You'll also learn how to clean and disinfect your facility and maintain the physical and mental health of staff and children.
This class is mobile-friendly and can be completed on any device, including phones and tablets.
**NOTE**: This class currently cannot be used for WA State STARS hours.
How to Run Your Program During COVID
Goal: to understand what COVID is and how to protect children and staff
Table of Contents
- What is COVID
- Deciding When to Open
- Keeping Your Facility Clean
- Maintaining Wellness, Physically and Mentally
- Talking with Families
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- describe what COVID is and list its symptoms
- discuss considerations for opening during COVID
- list the steps to clean and disinfect the childcare facility
- explain ways to help maintain good mental and physical health for staff and students
- discuss how to communicate and reassure families about their children’s safety
NOTE: This course may reflect state-specific regulations. No information in this course supersedes any state regulations you need to follow. You must consult your state’s regulations when developing policies and procedures. Regulations for all states are accessible on the National Database of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Click on the link provided to view regulations in your state.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- describe what COVID is and list its symptoms
- discuss considerations for opening during COVID
- list the steps to clean and disinfect the childcare facility
- explain ways to help maintain good mental and physical health for staff and students
- discuss how to communicate and reassure families about their children’s safety