General Distancing and Safety Protocols

Students:

Masks: Students 2-years old and above will wear masks as they are able throughout the day. We do not allow masks that have exhalation valves or vents or neck gaiters on campus.
For the safety of both the individual child and the rest of the group, if any child is consistently unwilling to follow our distancing procedures, they will be moved to the office and parents/guardians will be called to pick up their child. The child will be able to return when the parents/guardians have had an opportunity to conference with the child’s teacher and an administrator to discuss expectations moving forward.

Faculty and Staff:

Distancing:
- Staff and faculty are encouraged to distance from the students and one another throughout the day. The level of distancing between students and teachers may vary depending on the age of the child.
- Communication will be by computer, phone, or walkie talkie as much as possible.
Masks: Faculty and staff will wear masks whenever possible. We do not allow masks that have exhalation valves or vents or neck gaiters on campus.
Hand washing: Faculty and staff are encouraged to wash their hands often, according to our workplace protocols. Specific times when they should wash their hands include:
- Transitioning from room to room
- After using the restroom
- After sneezing, coughing, or nose blowing
- Before and after eating
- After touching commonly used surfaces
- If it is necessary for them to be in contact with a student.

Within the Classroom

Group gatherings and lessons will be distanced as much as possible.
Children (2 years and older) will wear masks as much as possible throughout the day and will be reminded about the proper use of a mask.
The work space will be arranged to allow for as much distancing as possible.
Sanitizing of materials and workspaces will take place according to our protocols, which are informed by national, state, and local guidelines.
Children will wash hands regularly, especially before and after snack and lunch, after using the restroom, after sneezing, nose blowing, or coughing, and throughout the day as necessary.
Hand sanitizer will be available in class as needed.
Children will not share food brought from home.
The classes may engage in group food preparation. Proper handwashing and sanitation procedures will be followed.
Windows will remain open as much as possible.
It is at the teacher’s discretion to send a child home if they suspect a child could be ill.

From time to time students are recommended for occupational, physical, speech, or other therapies. MSD is glad to have therapy sessions occur at school. Teachers and Instructors benefit from receiving recommendations from therapists for strategies for the classroom.
- Before a therapist can work with a child at MSD, the therapist must complete a Background Authorization Form so that the school can conduct a background check which will be billed to the parents of the child receiving services. Therapists must also provide a Certificate of Liability naming MSD as an additionally insured party.
- We ask that parents and therapists notify the office to schedule use of a space.
- All therapists must complete a health screening in the office every time they come to campus.