Site-Specific Protection Plan for East County Performing Arts Center
Returning to class with small class sizes of 15 or less kids depending on dance room size
Updated 9/18
Person responsible for designing, executing and overseeing this plan- Nina Koch, owner
3901 Walnut Blvd Suites B& C
Brentwood, Ca 94513
925-240-5556
General Safety and Health Protocols
- Lobby is closed to viewing for parents of dancers 7 and up
- Each dance room has its own enter and exit doors
- There is no food allowed in main lobby
- Water fountains are closed
- Dance floors are marked with boundaries to maintain social distancing
- Lobby is marked with pathways to the restroom and social distancing guides
- Signage is posted outside and inside to remind dancers and staff of social distancing
- Social Distancing plan has been shared with all staff, and is posted on the doors, in the dance rooms, and on the website.
- All people age 2 and over are required to wear masks. Even in classes.
- All studio props are cleaned between classes and personal prop bags are available for purchase
- Dancers and staff members will either wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before they enter the dance room and when they exit the dance room
- Temperature checks will be done at the entrances for all staff and dancers with a no-touch infrared thermometer. If anyone has a temperature of over 100 they will not be permitted in the building.
Cleaning protocols
- The studio is cleaned in its entirety daily either before or after classes. Including disinfection of all surfaces by a professional commercial janitorial company.
- Bathrooms are cleaned with a disinfectant approved by the EPA to fight Covid-19 often https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2
- After each class, the floors are sprayed with a disinfectant approved to fight Covid-19 and mopped with a microfiber mop. All high touch surfaces are wiped down with either an alcohol wipe or disinfectant approved by the EPA to fight Covid-19. The contact time for our disinfectant is 1 min.
Drop off and pick up procedures protocols
- Dancers must wait outside for the teacher to open the door to enter the dance room.
- Each dance room has its own entry point.
- Dancers cannot be dropped off more than 5 min early for class or pick up more than 5 min late
- There are clearly marked waiting points for dancers to stand while they wait for the teacher to open the door.
- Before dancers enter the teacher scans the forehead of each dancer with the hands-free infrared thermometer to ensure they do not have a temperature of 100 or higher.
- The teacher must wipe down the thermometer with an alcohol wipe before placing it in the storage basket
- Dancers must wash their hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer before starting class.
- After class dancers will be dismissed from the dance room
- Dancers should use hand sanitizer when exiting the studio
- Parents must not exit their cars to drop off or pick up their dancers.
Employee Training
- Review cleaning protocols between classes
- Review drop off and pick up protocols
- Self Screening
- Review Covid-19 general education https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Update-on-California-Pandemic-Roadmap.pdf
- From https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/School%20Guidance_ADA%20Compliant_FINAL.pdf
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel virus that has been spreading worldwide. Community-acquired cases have now been confirmed in California. We are gaining more understanding of COVID-19’s epidemiology, clinical course, immunogenicity, and other factors as time progresses, and the situation is changing daily. CDPH is in the process of monitoring COVID-19, conducting testing with local and federal partners, and providing guidance and resources to prevent, detect and respond to the occurrence of COVID-19 cases in California. At this time, community transmission of COVID-19 has occurred in California. Educational institutions should prepare for possible impacts of COVID-19 and take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as well as other infectious diseases, including influenza and gastroenteritis.
- The Ca SIP will not eliminate the disease it will slow the spread so medical teams can prepare and not be overwhelmed by an influx of patients.
- Staff must wash hands or use hand sanitizer when they enter the building and in between classes
- Staff must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer after touching their face or using the restroom.
- All teachers and staff must wear masks
What happens if a student who has returned back to class, a staff member, or an immediate family member of that population tests positive for Covid-19?
We will follow reporting protocols set by the county health department and notify the studio population accordingly while maintaining HIPPA regulations.
This plan is posted on our website www.brentwooddance.com, it has been submitted to the county health department and the Brentwood Police Department, County Supervisor’s Office, Chamber of Commerce, and Mayor’s Office.
