Baby Sensory Auckland City West

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being taken by Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense Class Leaders to protect our FamiliesPhysical distancing principlesClass numbersClass numbers will be adjusted to ensure that our classes remain in line with current government guidelines on social distancing.It is anticipated that social distancing requirements will change over the coming weeks and months and these will be reflected in changing maximum class numbers in our Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense sessions.The maximum class numbers may also vary from class venue to class venue, depending on the venue’s size and the social distancing requirements required at the time.Visitors to classDuring this period, to enable us to manage class numbers and ensure we met social distancing requirements, we ask that only one adult accompany their child to a Baby Sensory or Toddler Sense class.If more than one adult arrives per baby, we will be asking them either leave or wait outside for the duration of the class.Arriving at your classIn order to adhere to social distancing guidelines and requirements we have developed new processes and procedures for families to follow when arriving at or leaving their Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense class. Thepurpose of these changes is so that opportunities for parents and children to gather in groups are minimised, especially in foyers and outside venues.Signing into classesSign in sheets will be provided at the entrance to every class and we ask all parents or carers to sign in with their name, baby’s name and contact phone number. This will assist the class leader with record keeping and allow them to easily see exactly who has attended their classes.Often the adult who accompanies a child to class may not be the adult who made the booking in GEMA or who is listed on the register and we need to keep a record of everyone who has been in each class.
sheets.Prior to signing in all adults will be required to either wash their hands or use hand sanitiser. We also request that if parents are using the pens provided they also sanitise their hands after signing in.Signage will be provided at sign in to remind parents of this requirement.Washing or sanitising hands beforeyour classHand sanitiser will be provided at the entrance to your class for you to use. Please use hand sanitiserbefore and after signing in on the sign in sheet.Where possible, please can you also use hand sanitiser on your toddler’s hands or take them to the bathroom to wash their hands with the soap and water provided.There is norequirement to wash the hands of babies.Signage will be provided at sign-in to remind parents of this requirement.Leaving your classTo assist with social distancing, especially at the busier time between classes when one set of families are leaving while the next is arriving, we respectfully request that families leave promptly after the end of their sessions.If it is possible at your class venue, the class leader may be able to facilitate this by using separate entrance and exit points which will be clearly marked.Washing or sanitising hands afteryour classHand sanitiser will be provided at the entrance/exit of your class for you to use. We recommend that you please use hand santiser as you leave your class.Where possible, please can you also use hand sanitiser on your toddler’s hands or take them to the bathroom to wash their hands with the soap and water provided.There is no requirement to washthehands of babies.Signage will be provided at sign-in to remind parents of this.Handwashing requirementsCustomers and visitors are required to wash their hands at the following times –•before each classand after each class•after using the toilet or changing a nappy•after coughing or sneezing•before and after eating and drinking
are not readily available (for example sinks are located in toilets in another part of the venue which is not easily and quickly accessible during classes) then customers and visitors should use hand sanitiser.Bottles of hand sanitiser will be provided atthe entrance to your class venue and by the nappy change area in the classroom for you to use.Maintaining social distance during classesClass leaders are ultimately responsible for ensuring that families adhere to social distancing guidelines while they are in our classes and venues.With mobile babies and toddlers it may be hard at times to maintain adequate social distance, but we ask for parents help and co-operation to try and ensure distance is maintained as far as possible between children.In some cases, a class leader may intervene or verbally request that a parent moves or relocates their child in an effort to maintain social distancing requirements. Every effort will be made by the class leader to do this in a mindful and considerate way.In relation to maintaining social distance between adults, we respectfully ask that all parents are mindful of social distancing requirements and adhere to any minimum social distancing guidelines before, during and after Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense classes. We appreciate that some people may be comfortable being in closer proximity to friends and extended family members than the current guideline recommendations suggest, but Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense class leaders have a duty of care and responsibility to do everything reasonably practicable to ensure guidelines are adhered to while running classes.If required, class leaders will respectfully remind adults of their social distancing responsibilities.Minimising person to person contactAs far as possible, class leaders will be minimising physical contact with parents and children.Cuddling of children and toddlersIt is common after or during a class for older babies and toddlers to come to the class leader for a cuddle. These should be avoided as far as possible, without offending the child or parent. An explanation should be provided by the class leader as to why physical contact is not possible at this time.Welcoming families to classHigh fives, hugs and handshakes will be avoided. Instead class leaders may wave a ‘Hello’ to families.
These will be temporarily adapted to minimise physical contact For example, rather than holding hands as a group (for example in the ‘’How do you do?’’ song in Toddler Sense) if we need to hold hands, the parent holds their child’s hands or the hands of their Tod toy.Class leaders will adapt activities to ensure physical contact during activities and within the session is limited to within family units as much as possible.Classroom layoutAdaptations to the layout of Baby Sensory and Toddler Sense classes will be taken as required with consideration to the social distancing guidelines and requirements which arerequired at the time.These adaptations will be temporary in nature in order to comply with guidelines in force and applicable during the COVID-19 pandemic and recovery phase.Specific classroom layouts may vary between class location and venue depending on the characteristics and size of each venue and the local restrictions and guidelines currently in place in respect of the class location.Handing out equipmentAs class leaders move through the COVID-19 recovery phase they may need to be adaptations to how equipment is handled and distributed in class. These decisions will be taken at a local level on a class-by-class basis by individual class leaders.OtherMaintaining airflow in the environmentIf possible, windows will be opened or air-conditioning adjusted for more ventilation in the room in which the Baby Sensory or Toddler Sense session is being run. The class leader will try to limit or reduce recirculated air-conditioning where possible. Timetable changes to allow more time between classesTo help manage the changeover of customers between classes, and to provide extra time between classes for the cleaning of equipment, class timetables have in some cases may have been temporarily adjusted to increase the amount of time between sessions.
Plastic bags will be placed in each bin so that they can be easily and hygienically emptied.EatingHands should be washed or sanitised prior to eating or drinking.Due to the risk of allergies all food should be consumed away from equipment, the sensory area, exploratory play area or adventure play area.If possible, closed drinks bottles with lids which can be opened without using hands should be used.Any food or drink spills should be cleaned up immediatelyand the sharing of food should be actively discouraged, especially between children.Shoes and other footwearShoes must be removed by all customers and class leaders upon entry into the class. Socks should be worn by all class leaders and adult customers if possible.Babies are not required to wear socks.Toddlers will ideally remove their socks for safety reasons eg increased grip during the adventure play portion of the session.Shoes should be worn when going to the toilet or outside between classes.NappiesWhen changing nappies please do so at the provided changing areas. Your class leader will provide a designated nappy changing area within the classroom, and there may also be changing facilities available in the venue’s toilet area.Class leaders will provide a changing mat but we request customers to please also use your own changing mat over the top of this.When you have finished changing your child’s nappy please can you place the soiled nappy into a bag and tie to close. To prevent the spread of infection we politely ask that you take all soiled nappies away with you to dispose at home.Once you have finished changing your child’s nappy please can you wipe the changing mat down with an anti-bacterial wipe which will be provided next to the changing mat area.Please can you also either wash your hands or use the provided hand sanitiser after changing your child’s nappy.Between classesand at the end of each daythe class leader will wipe the change area down with an anti-bacterial wipe.
your toddler wash your hands thoroughly (or use hand sanitiser) before returning to the class.If your toddler has an accident during class, please can you let our class leaders know so that we can safely and quickly clean up any soiled areas as required.Vomiting and milk spillsIt is very common for babies to bring up some milk after and feed. If your baby spills or spits up, please can you let the class leader know so they can undertake necessary cleaning of the area, or remove the soiled equipment for cleaning later.Similarly, if your baby or toddler vomits during a class please can you let your class leader knowas soon as possible so they can ensure prompt cleaning and isolation of the area to reduce the risk of cross contamination.Administering First aidStandard precautions will be adopted when providing first aid, e.g. gloves need to be worn when dealing with blood or body fluids/substances. Always wash hands with soap and water or use a hand sanitiser before and after providing first aid.Additional PPE (e.g. face masks) is not required to provide standard first aid on children or staff who appear to be well. In class signagePosters will be displayed to inform, educate and encourage both class leaders and families to practice good hygienewhen at Baby Sensory or Toddler Sense classes, or at home. The following signage will be displayed-•Physical distancing reminders•How to Hand wash•Using hand sanitiser•Reminder of wellness requirements to attend classes•Arrival procedures –hand sanitiser before and after signing in •Nappy changing rules•Reminder to remove shoes