Dear Parents:
First, let me thank you
for your support and understanding as we, as a community and a nation, have responded
to the sweeping impact of COVID-19 since March. Our collective strength and
resolve continues to reveal itself in new, and sometimes surprising, ways. I am
very proud of the way our CAA educators and parent leaders have handled the
demands we were faced with to protect everyone as we continue to support the
community during this most unconventional of circumstances.
As you know, concerns and questions are arising related to how the programs
plan to reopen in August 2020; and while we are in the business of educating,
our first priority is the safety of our children, families and our employees.
What to expect in August and September: We recently conveyed to you that we would be open to
serve children on August 24, 2020. In light of the recent incidence of cases in
the Cincinnati area and in our region, we have made the decision to modify the
in-person plan to align with Cincinnati Public Schools.
Be assured, we have been working diligently updating and revising our Smart
Restart Plan. Given the extensive information needed to plan as COVID-19 as issues
emerge, the comprehensive Smart Restart
Plan will be released to families and staff by August 24, 2020.
From there, we will reevaluate the in-person classes on
September 15, 2020 and determine the process going forward for opening.
During this intervening time we will
administer virtual operations and distance learning.
Supporting your success: You can be
confident that our virtual operations will deliver the same content that we
would for in-person services, promoting the education and well-being of your
child. More specifically:
à Our educators will
make periodic, regular contact with you and your child individually and with
the group of children and families.
à We will provide
meal service and essential learning materials that you will need in the home.
These will come to you in the form of enhanced learning boxes that you will
receive bi-weekly.
à In addition, you will
have access to your child’s educator as well as our specialty staff, such as our
Health and Wellness Coordinator to support your particular family needs, and a
Family Service Worker, who can support you with supplemental resources and
referrals.
à Our home visitors
will continue to do modified home visits supporting families with “front porch
learning.”
Surely one of the enduring lessons we can take from this time of great challenge and change is that we all rallied to embody the very best of learning, life skills and resilience. Again, I want to thank you for your support and encouragement. Feel free to reach out to your sites at the numbers listed below.
LLC: 513- 569-4340
TMB: 513-569-0123
Winton: 513-482-3260
Millvale: 513-591-6944
Camp Washington: 513-853-8058
Discovering Minds: 513-482-2578
Home School: 513-787-8250
Respectfully,
Renee Y. Daniel,
Vice President Early Childhood Education
