COVID-19 VACCINE
Program Policy
It is the policy of this program that we are only accepting children from fully vaccinated families.
The COVID-19 vaccine is not yet mandated for school age children or adults. However, in the interest of minimizing program closures and quarantines, families and all children over the age of 1 must be fully vaccinated in order for children to be registered here.
All staff, and their household members are also fully vaccinated.
We understand if this is not part of your family plan at this time and can assist you with finding other local programs of similar quality that do not have this restriction.
ADDITIONAL Safety Measures
Air Quality
Infrared Technology
Infrared Technology
An Apple A Daycare NY, Inc. has always employed the use of air filtration.
In 2023 Suffolk County awarded us a grant totaling over $14,000 to upgrade the hospital grade air filtration system purchased in 2020, and to maintain it for a period of up to 3 years.
This system has been a blessing during the 2023 Canadian Fires which has caused much distress for asthmatic children.
Infrared Technology
Infrared Technology
Infrared Technology
In 2020 we used a micro grant to install an infrared-light on the Air Conditioning system. This was the first system approved for COVID-19 use. We ran the 'fan' program daily during the early part of the pandemic until we were able to purchase air filters with SARS guarantees.
We maintain this system annually without passing on the cost to clients.
Social Distancing
Infrared Technology
Social Distancing
In 2020 we were encouraged to split the children into two groups to ensure safety. In order to do so, we needed to modify our home. We made updates to the sunroom space to include heat/ac and to access the bathroom. We also made additaonal upgrades to the yard so we would be comfortable spending a much reasonable time out of doors. We a
In 2020 we were encouraged to split the children into two groups to ensure safety. In order to do so, we needed to modify our home. We made updates to the sunroom space to include heat/ac and to access the bathroom. We also made additaonal upgrades to the yard so we would be comfortable spending a much reasonable time out of doors. We added a fully organic garden and raised butterflies which we set free with gusto. With another micro grant we were able to purchase "muddy buddy" wet suits so we can utilize the yard in damp conditions.
In 2022, through Quality Stars funding, we were able to again modify the outside spaces to add more shade.