The decision to open your facility is ​a difficult one that should be made with the utmost consideration for the safety of the children and teachers you will allow into your school. A review of your safety procedures should include sanitation protocol and drop-off processes; also consider toilet processes and food preparation. To keep possible exposure to a minimum, it’s a good idea to develop a system which keeps the same adults and students matched each day. These and many other parts of running your preschool will require careful consideration specific to your building and any related logistical constraints.

In your preparation to open, don’t fail to consider the safety precautions that should be taken to protect your preschool as an organization. The courts are a long way from fully litigating issues you may face relating to COVID-19 liability, and Congress may have a few words to say about it as well. Regardless, it’s best practice to make every effort to avoid any potential litigation. Keep in mind that avoiding being sued does not simply mean making sure you’re on the right side of the law; it also requires ​trying to avoid giving those who could sue you any experience that will make them want to sue you. Taking measures such as performing daily temperature checks and hand-sanitizing upon entry, while not 100% effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19, are simple ways to make your staff and clients feel that you’re taking their health and safety seriously while also diminishing the chances of an infection outbreak at your facility. Relatively easy steps like these can go a long way in establishing your school as a responsible member of the community.