K-6 Distance Learning Child Care Program

Grades K-5 Schedule

7:45 a.m. - Contactless drop off, student reports to classroom
7:55 a.m. - Students log on for morning meeting with their class
8:30 a.m. - Movement and bathroom break
8:45 a.m. - Synchronous learning, including a special
10:15 a.m. - Snack and bathroom break
10:30 a.m. - Synchronous learning, two sessions
11:30 a.m. - Recess and then lunch in the classroom (lunch is provided)
12:30 p.m. - Synchronous learning
1:30 p.m. - Quiet time
2:30 p.m. - Transition to after school recreation program or pick up by parent/guardian

Grade 6 Schedule

8:35 a.m. - Advisory A Day
9:00 a.m. - Asynchronous learning for all students
9:40 a.m. - Learning Lab
10:30 a.m. - Students work asynchronously
11:15 a.m. - Learning Lab
12:00 p.m. - Synchronous Learning
12:40 p.m. - Lunch (program provided)
1:15 p.m. - Learning Lab
2:00 p.m. - Synchronous Learning
2:40 p.m. - Learning Lab
3:20 p.m. - Transition to after school recreation program or pick up by parent/guardian

Safety Measures

Staff will follow all guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Virginia Department of Health, Governor Northam’s office and Loudoun County Health Department. COVID-19 mitigation procedures include the following:

• Contactless drop off and pick up, with health screening and touchless temperature check.
• Social distancing.
• Use of face coverings.
• Enhanced cleaning.
• Designated sick space.
• Social Distancing, handwashing and face covering visual and verbal reminders.
• Individual craft and game supplies.

Upon reporting to work, staff will undergo a health screening upon reporting to work, including a temperature scan. Children will be assigned to small groups or cohorts. They will stay with the same staff and children throughout the program time. No one except staff and enrollees will be permitted in the program area.

All children must be dropped off by a parent or designated contact. Students will not exit their vehicle until they pass the health screening. Children may not independently report to school due to the screening requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will the classroom facilitators be able to help with technical issues with logging in or participating virtually?
   No. Leaders and aides will be present in the classrooms but will not be able to assist with technical issues. If students have technical difficulties, the program site supervisor will call LCPS for assistance and walk the student through the issues.
2. Will CASA programs be held at the same locations or are they operating at different locations?
   All CASA sites are planned to be open and will be operating separately from this program. Each program will operate with 10-student “pods.”
3.  Is this program licensed similar to CASA? 
   CASA is a state licensed program but this temporary program is not.
4. Can I drop my child off after 8:00 a.m.? 
   Yes, there is a site cell phone that you can call and staff will meet you, conduct the health screening and escort the child to the classroom. 
5. Can I pick my child up at any time after 2:30 p.m.?
   Yes. When you arrive at the site, you will call the provided cell phone number and your staff will bring the child to your vehicle.
6. Will lunch be available at school or do I send it with my child? 
   All children will receive breakfast and lunch, free of charge.  You may send two snacks with your child, one for the morning and one for after school. Please send a refillable water bottle, as well. 
7. If this doesn’t work for us, can I withdraw my child?
   Yes, you may withdraw your child at any time and you will receive a pro-rated refund.
8. Do you have a behavior management plan in place?
   Yes. We will follow the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Children will receive clear expectations and we will celebrate the positive behaviors. It is important that we create a sense of community among the cohort.