![]() From: Robyn Santagata, Director of Early Learning Stephanie Whitney, Head of School March 20, 2020 Dear Early Learning Families,
Thank you all for participating in Mead's Needs Assessment Survey earlier this week. We had nearly 100% participation, and appreciate your accompanying comments and support of our efforts.
After very careful consideration, and in keeping with Governor Lamont's and The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood's directives that Childcare Programs remain open to support the needs of essential personnel, Mead has made the decision to re-open the Early Learning Centers for ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL only. If your workplace considers you to be in this category, please know that we are here to support you.
Be advised that this is a very soft and cautious opening. If you have the ability to keep your child home, we request for this coming week, that you do so. Over the course of next week as we monitor the coronavirus risk and spread, we will make a decision on whether to open ELC more extensively.
Programming:
On Monday, March 23rd, we will operate three separate classrooms, each with their own playground, from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Based on survey results, we are expecting a total of 10 students. Children in Infants/Toddler I will be grouped together, as will children from Toddler II/Toddler III and Preschool/Pre-K. Each group will be staffed with two teachers from each of the centers so that our students have someone they know and love taking care of them. This is not a drop in service. Even if you have responded to the survey, please email confirmation of your child's attendance to Robyn by 12 pm on Sunday, March 22.
Precautionary Guidelines:
Transparency and vigilance among all of us at this time is critical. With this in mind, the following guidelines are still in effect for all children of essential personnel and staff:
It is important to note that even after undertaking appropriate precautions, it is impossible to guarantee that a child will not fall ill while in our care, or transmit anything back to the home environment.
We appreciate your adherence to these stringent guidelines, as we support those who are required to be out and about helping our communities through this journey.
Robyn and Stephanie
Robyn Santagata Stephanie Whitney Director of Early Learning Head of School
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