Meals and Nutrition

We believe nutritious foods are critical to the healthy growth and development of children in our care. Children learn and play best if their nutritional needs are met, so our policy is to allow only nutritious foods to be served at Open Door. We provide two (2) nutritious snacks to all of our children each day. Our goal is to serve snacks from various food groups and expose children to new foods and different tastes.

Sleep Policies

We provide at least two (2) hours of daily rest/nap time for all children. Children who do not fall asleep are allowed to participate in a quiet activity (reading, for example). Infants set their own sleep schedule. When placed in their cribs to sleep, they are place on their back. No items are allowed in infant cribs while infants are napping. This includes, but is not limited to: blankets, toys, plush tys, pillows, and music boxes.

Medications

Signed permission slips are required for all children needing medication (including creams) while at school. Exact instructions about dosage, time, and days for giving each medication must be noted on the chart found in your child’s classroom or in the office. All medications must be in the original container and prescribed by a physician for th euse of the specific child.

Illnesses

Open Door Preschools does not provide care for sick children. Children should not be brought to school when they are too ill or uncomfortable to participate in normal daily activities, including outdoor play. Childrean who become sick at school must be picked up from school as quickly as possible to avoid exposing other children.

Children will be sent home if they have:

  • a fever of 100.4°F or highter (taken orally) or a tempurature of 99.4°F or higher (taken under the arm)

  • unexplained diarrhea or vomiting

  • unexplained rashed

  • general inability to participate in school activities

  • discharge from, or crusting of, the eyes

  • greenish discharge from the nose

  • excessive coughing

COVID-19

Open Door Preschools prioritizes the health and safety of our employees, children, and families. With this in mind, we monitor and closely adhere to recommended guidance issued by Austin Public Health and the CDC.

For more information, here is Open Door’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Policy (updated 5-23-2022) and our COVID-19 FAQ.

It is the policy of Open Door Preschools to deny entry to any person who meets the following criteria:

  • Temperature greater than 100°F with multiple readings

  • Have any signs or symptoms of a respiratory infection or COVID-19, such as: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea

  • Any individual who has been in contact with someone with an active COVID infection in the past 48 hours.

 

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