How we will maintain safety:
- Complete health checklist of symptoms (cough, cold, shortness of breath, fever (temp 38C+), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, head and body aches) and confirm contact information before admission
- Ask families to stay home if they are experiencing any symptoms
- Require families to sanitize or wash hands when entering the space, handling shared toys and materials, and when leaving the space
- Require wearing of mask for extra protection – mask will be provided if needed (ages 5 older)
- Keep 6ft distance between families and staff/volunteers
- Coordinate use of eating space
- Clean, sanitize/disinfect surface, shared toys, materials and playroom space after each session
- We will have smaller group size
- Ensure good ventilation for all service spaces
How to tell if your child may be ill:
- Notice a change of behaviour, appetite and personality
- Child may be irritable, cranky or sleepy/lethargic
- Child may have decreased appetite
- Child may not be interested in playing or activities as they normally would
- May have lost their sense of smell or taste
- Visible signs and symptoms: runny nose, constant sneezing, coughing
What to do if you or your child is feeling ill at WSFP:
- Inform staff of possible symptoms – If feeling shortness of breath, please inform staff and they will call 911
- Put on a mask and leave immediately
- Call 811 (Nurse’s Hotline) and describe your symptoms or go to https://bc.thrive.health/covid19/en and take the Self-Assessment
What to do if you have tested positive for COVID-19 and you visited our program:
- Please inform staff from West Side Family Place (call 604-738-2819 or email at info@westsidefamilyplace.com).
Your health and safety are our priority. We aim to provide care to families through the safest way possible during this time. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
