Learning Academy

LEARN WITHOUT LIMITS

Focus on Education and Safety
We use a balanced curriculum with opportunities for character development, STEM activities, arts and humanities, community service, and physical activity. As we all face a new learning landscape, the largest component of the day will be focused on tutoring and homework help. Our facility is equipped to support your students on our wifi as needed, and our goal is to provide a safe and caring environment where your student can continue to expand their learning and complete work given by their teachers with the aid of our trained staff. We are committed to furthering your child's success while nurturing their spirit, mind, and body.

Dates
Learning Academy begins on August 17th and will last through the school year. As modifications are made to school plans, we will adapt our programming to meet the needs of our families in the most accessible way possible. Any changes will be communicated as they are confirmed.

Age Groups
Future Leaders PreK & K
Future Leaders Grades 1 & 2
Future Leaders Grades 3 & 4
Future Leaders Grades 5 & 6
Teen Academy

Location
Harrison Family YMCA Future Leaders Child Care Center

For more Information
Please contact the Childcare Office at 252-972-9622 x.239 or iaverette@rmymca.org.

Half Day Program

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Full Day Program

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Financial Assistance

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How to Register

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Enhanced Safety Procedures

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IN CONSIDERATION WITH THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS, WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING TO Y LEARNING ACADEMY:

Any personal toys including but not limited to stuffed animals, action figures, playing cards, tablets or electronics, etc.
If you bring a water bottle, make sure there is a clear, visible name tag with your child's first and last name.

UPDATED STAFF PROCEDURES
Our staff are highly trained in a variety of areas and work hard to provide the best experience for your child. In light of COVID-19 here are some additional steps we will be taking in regards to staffing:

Staff will participate in training prior to camp that outlines: health and safety guidance, cleaning procedures, sick child procedures, and general social distancing expectations.
All staff will be screened before clocking in each day. The screening will consist of the same 3 questions used in our child Daily Health Check (as seen in the Check-In Section Below) as well as a temperature check.
Staff will use gloves and masks when appropriate to prevent the spread of contaminants. (i.e. any staff administering Check IN/Check OUT.)

UPDATED STAFF TO CHILD RATIOS
We will follow a maximum staff to child ratio of 1:10 at all times.

ACTIVITY UPDATES

Groups will be separated throughout the day and will not engage with other groups through large group games. Assemblies will take place if adequate separation can be maintained.
At this time we will not be utilizing the rockwall or gymnastics amenities. Staff and Parents will be notified if these areas become available for use in the future.
All supplies will be sanitized between each use and children will be given their own materials whenever possible.

PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO AVOID SPREAD OF GERMS

Social Distancing

Adhere to a maximum staff to child ratio of 1:10 and use separate space during all program times to ensure no more than 10 children are in one space at a given time.
Operate activities in spaces large enough to allow for 6 feet of space between children.
Plan games and activities that allow for social distancing. When doing a painting activity, for instance, children will be given their own materials, rather than sharing.

Handwashing

Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice).
In addition to usual handwashing, we will wash hands at beginning of shift/at arrival, before and after eating meals and snacks, after blowing noses, coughing, or sneezing, or when in contact with body fluids.
Except for eating, preparing, or serving food, hand sanitizing products with 60% alcohol may be used in lieu of handwashing when outdoors if hands are washed upon returning indoors. Hand sanitizer must be stored out of reach of children when not in use.

Limiting Extra Adults

Only staff needed to maintain ratio compliance should be inside classrooms.
Facilities will restrict teachers to one classroom with one group of children and will not use “floater” teachers. This is in order to reduce the number of people coming in and out of classrooms.
No volunteers will be utilized in childcare at this time.

ENHANCED CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURES
At the YMCA we maintain a strict cleaning schedule throughout the year to ensure we have the safest environment for your children. In response to COVID-19, our staff are maintaining the following cleaning checklist to continue and enhance that work.
Our staff will wear personal protective equipment at all times to ensure their safety while handling products that are confirmed to be effective against COVID-19.

Before the Children Arrive:
Wipe down all tables, chairs, light switches, and all door handles.
Clean off the most used toys.
Sanitize all tablets

Throughout the day:
Items/toys that are used by children will be wiped down and disinfected between each use.

Before/After Meal Time:
Wipe down all tables and hard surfaces.
Wash hands of course!

After Children Leave:
Wipe down all tables, chairs, light switches, and door handles.
Clean off the toys used from the day.
Wipe down Faucets, Paper towel holders, soap canisters.

In addition, our cleaning staff will continue our normal cleaning procedures thoroughly each day. Our staff will be continue hand-washing as normal between each activity/transition.

RESPONSE TO ILLNESS

If fever is suspected, we will check temperature again. If fever is present (100.4 or higher), parents/emergency contacts will be notified to pick up the child. Similar procedures will be upheld for staff.
In the event of a fever or other symptoms of illness, the child will be allowed to rest in a designated “isolation area” determined by the Youth and Family Director. The Director or Coordinator will provide supervision in this space. Social distancing will continue to be practiced while the child is in isolation.
Staff will call parents to pick up if any of the following conditions exist:
- The illness prevents the child from participating comfortably in childcare activities.
- The illness results in greater need than the YMCA staff can provide without compromising the health and safety of other children.
- The child has any of the following conditions:
  - A fever of 100.4 or higher. Children must be fever-free for at least 48 hours without fever-reducing medication before they can return to childcare programs. If fever is a result of COVID-19, children cannot return to the program for 14 days.
  - Continuous and/or colored nasal drainage. A current note from a physician can be provided if drainage is caused by an allergy.
  - Diarrhea
  - Vomiting within a 24 hour period
  - Communicable diseases
If a child or staff member develops any of the following symptoms, they will be sent home as soon as possible: fever, cough, shortness of breath.
If a child or staff, tests positive for COVID-19, they cannot return to programming for 14 days.
All policies regarding illness also apply to staff with the exception of isolation as the staff member will leave the premise immediately.

In the case of possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure, an action plan will be developed with guidance from our local health officials and communicated out through the Youth and Family Director.

Check-In Procedures

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RIDES IN PROCEDURES
• Between the hours of 6:30-8:30 am all children should be dropped off at our check-in station, located on the side of the building.
• Severe weather may affect the pickup process. In cases of driving rain and/or lightning, staff will keep children sheltered until conditions improve. This may slow down the pickup process, requiring drivers to wait. The safety of YMCA children and staff is our first priority.
• No need to exit your car, simply pull into the drop off line and our staff will help your child out of the car.
• Parents/Guardians should only park and walk up if they need to speak with the Director.
• After 8:30 am please call into the YMCA to be checked in at 252-972-9622 ext. 239.
• Reminder the latest check-in time is 9:30 am.

DAILY HEALTH CHECK AT CHECK-IN
At check-in our staff (who will be required to wear a mask if they are conducting check-in/out) will be completing the following as a Daily Health Check as recommended by the CDC and State partners:

Temperature will be taken. (Thermometers cleaned between each use)
The following questions will be asked each day:
- Have you been in close contact (defined by the CDC as being within 6 feet of someone for 10 minutes or more) with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19?
- Has anyone in your household had symptoms of respiratory illness (fever, cough, shortness of breath)?
- Have you experienced a fever, cough, or shortness of breath in the past week?

Below is the standard exclusion criteria for our program during COVID-19:
- Children with a temperature greater than 100.4 will be sent home until they have had no fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- Anyone who has been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 will be asked to remain home for 14 days after their last contact with a COVID-19 patient.
- If someone in your household has symptoms of respiratory illness, they will be asked to remain home until at least 14 days after symptom onset and 72 hours after symptom resolution.

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