Mo's Montessori

COVID-19 Policy Response Plan 18 | Policies & Procedures Toys, jigsaws and puzzles used by babies and young children, which have been placed in their mouths, will need to be capable of being washed before reuse by another child in their play pod. The service will offer sand and water play for the children in their play pods e.g. in their rooms, but must not be shared across the play pods The service will ask parents and children not to bring favourite toys from home into the centre. Trips Trips to nearby parks and amenities can be managed with a low risk of infections if physical distance from other people is maintained. Mo's Montessori does not go on outings. Food provision Or Children will have their snacks and meals with children in their play pod in their room. Children's lunch boxes will stay in their schoolbags in their own deep drawer and will be taken out of their bags at snack time by themselves. Dairy products such as yogurts are not to be brought in. A small sandwich or cracker with a piece of fruit and a drink of water is all that is needed for a snack. The service actively discourages the sharing of food between children and between staff. Children's personal care The service uses the following procedure: when supporting toddlers with toileting: staff should wear disposable single use plastic aprons and non-powdered, non- permeable gloves as well as washing hands before and after use of gloves. Enhanced COVID-19 Cleaning Schedules THE NAMED PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND KEEPING A RECORD OF CLEANING PRODUCTS IS (Maureen Phelan ) We will use enhanced cleaning schedules which specify: The areas to be cleaned, particularly frequently touched surfaces, e.g. light switches, door handles, taps, toilet flush handles, tables The method of cleaning, frequency of cleaning, and the cleaning product to be used All toys, in particular mouthed toys, and also outdoor toys and equipment A list of the cleaning products will be maintained with clear written directions for their use

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