Originally Posted by Snowmom:
Yes, it makes me nervous.
But I also know there not much we can do to avoid getting cases in daycare in the grand scheme. You can tighten your policies, require isolation or close for extended periods. But- you're still relying on families being honest about what they do and to me- that will likely never truly happen.
You may get one or two families who are focused on being truthful and looking out for the group as a whole. But most are just out for themselves. As they always have been.
I've heard from many other business owners about a possible shut down here (MN) again. It will likely happen due to the rising numbers. But I truly don't think it will affect family gatherings.
I agree with Snowmom.
Also in MN. I wrote a letter telling parents that I fully expect them to do their part in preventing the spread of COVID as it impacts us all and while I can't stop anyone from gathering or traveling I will make note of those that do so when ANY symptoms present themselves in even the smallest form I will be excluding from care.
In a perfect world we could trust parents 100% but since that is really not the reality, I can only control what I can control. However I did make mention of the following things in my newsletter for the upcoming holidays.
- I am requiring ALL kids to have their flu vaccines
- I am excluding for EVERY symptom on my illness policy list regardless of the parent guesses as to what their kid has.
- Exclusion is now anywhere from 72 hours to 10 days instead of the normal 24-48 hours.
- I expect open/honest communication in regards to a family's holiday plans as far as large gatherings and/or travel plans and if I suspect or learn a family lied I will terminate care as my family's health and well being (and other DC families) depends on their honesty.