COVID-19 Policy

We are continuing to update our policies based on recommendations and/or requirements put forth by our local DPH, the CDC, and our licensing agency. Face masks are optional for children, staff, and families.

Policies

FACE MASKS

We are continuing to create our policies relating to face masks based on recommendations and/or requirements put forth by our local DPH, the CDC, our licensing agency.
Staff: OGM Staff will be required to wear face masks:
- if helping with Arrival & Dismissal.
- when inside the classroom or main hallway.
- at staff meetings.
Parents: OGM requires that parents/authorized pick-up wear face masks at Arrival and Dismissal. Parents entering the building to drop off for Early Stay or pick up for Late Stay are required to wear a face mask (plenty are available for parent use just inside the front door).
Children: Children in our Primary program are encouraged to bring face masks to and from school daily. In accordance with the guidelines from the CDC and DECAL, children 2 and older may elect to wear face masks. Masks for children are not required, but children may opt to wear them.
Visitors: All adults visiting OGM campus will be required to wear a face mask.

TEMPERATURE CHECKS

Upon arrival, all children and staff must have their temperature taken and promptly wash their hands.
All visitors on campus are required to have their temperature taken.

HELPFUL LINKS

For the latest information on COVID-19 from the CDC
Return to School Guidance from the Department of Public Health
Guidance from our licensing agency, DECAL (Department of Early Care and Learning)
How to Talk to Children about COVID-19

FULL PANDEMIC POLICY

For further details about Oak Grove Montessori School’s dedication to providing a safe environment for everyone in our community, check our full Pandemic Policy here.