COVID-19 - Cedar Crest Academy | Bellevue, Kirkland & Redmond

Action Plan, Travel Policies & Safety Protocols

Cedar Crest Academy is committed to the health and safety of all our students and staff.

Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and its proceeding variants, Cedar Crest has followed Washington State’s mandates and the national data provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Cedar Crest Academy has returned to an entirely in-person program and intends to continue as such unless mandated otherwise by local, state, and federal public health officials, including the CDC and AAP.

Prevention Strategies: A New Normal

Cedar Crest Academy enforces a COVID Response Plan, and in the event of a positive COVID case will follow all reporting procedures to Seattle and King County Public Health.

If a child demonstrates COVID like symptoms while at school, the child will be isolated in a designated space away from the other children, and the parents will be contacted with the expectation the child is picked up immediately.

Cedar Crest follows the Seattle and King County Public Health Return to School Flow Chart and the child may return to school when the requirements of the Flow Chart are met. Click here to view the flow chart.

Vaccination

Masks

As of March 12, 2022, Washington State has lifted indoor masking requirements. Cedar Crest Academy is following this state-wide mandate, keeping masking as an optional accessory for all families, students, faculty & staff.

As listed by local, state and federal public health officials, "people who are immunocompromised, unvaccinated, or feel sick should wear masks to protect themselves and others when in indoor public spaces."

Students using face masks may temporarily remove their face coverings when they are eating, drinking, or napping.

Testing

Travel Policy

Isolation & Quarantine

Cedar Crest Academy follows the CDC and DOH Guidelines for all schools and early childhood programs. As of January 6th, 2022, CDC, followed by the DOH, have issued further updates shifting the quarantine period from 10 to 5 days if you have tested positive for COVID, regardless of vaccination status. Please view the full CDC guidelines here and the Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools here.

Health Screenings & Hygiene

Social Distancing

Our aim is to minimize any possible exposure and incorporate at least 3 feet between children when possible. To do this, we will:

Designate spots for all table-based activities
Provide individual supplies in a pencil pouch or Ziploc bag (pencil, eraser, colors, glue stick, scissors etc.)
Avoid overlapping recess / bathroom use etc.
Remove toys that invite children to play in close proximity
Keep nap mats apart with children placed head to toe
Encourage use of outdoor play equipment that allows for distance e.g. balls, individual bikes
Each grade is given a specific pick-up and drop-off time to stagger and avoid larger crowds.

Cleaning & Disinfection

Cedar Crest follows strict cleaning and disinfecting procedures. Toys, equipment, and high-touch surfaces, especially doorknobs, check-in counters, and restrooms are cleaned regularly. Toys that are not easily cleanable will be removed (stuffed animals/toys and pillows) and toys will be rotated to be adequately cleaned and sanitized. We will continue to use our 4-step cleaning method (clean, rinse, sanitize).

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