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Frequently Asked Questions

Changes We Made While Closed in the of Spring 2020
To Keep Your Family Safer at Room to Bloom
Bathrooms - reduced the number of surfaces necessary to touch
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Providing disposable liners & disinfectant wipes for changing table
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Touch-free paper towel dispensers
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Replaced soap dispensers with touch-free
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Replaced light switches with motion sensors for lights to turn on/off touch-free
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Replaced door stoppers with step release door stopper for touch-free ease
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Removed trash can lids to make throwing away items easier and touch-free
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Removed bouncer for placing child in while parent uses the restroom -- if your child is too little to stand and wait with you please plan accordingly with a carseat or stroller to put them in
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Fresh paint in both bathrooms
Air Circulation
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Fan running during open hours to promote additional air circulation in addition to A/C & Heat settings
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Back door to hallway will be left open to keep air circulating
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Front door to be left open upon request (you know best if you have a runner in your group!)
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Signs on bathroom doors requesting them to be left open when not in use, in order to keep air circulating
NEW gross motor play
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Pikler Triangle, Ramp, and Arch added to our space.
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Promotes climbing, independence, and freedom of motion (and easy to spray and disinfect!)
Removed the Following Toys to follow Daycare Guidelines
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Removed all plush/stuffed animals (frog & bunny plush rockers in the baby room, puppets, pillows, bean bags)
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Removed dolls & dress-up clothing
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Removed small piece LEGO duplos and magnatiles
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Reduced small toys by 50% so there is always a clean batch to swap out
Retail Store replaces Art Room (indefinitely but hopefully not forever!
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The art room felt too risky to us given the amount of small, shared items and emphasis on shared sensory experiences
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MA guidelines for childcare advise removing sensory tables, play-doh and not to share items like paintbrushes.
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We are so EXCITED by all the fun new items we can procure for your family, especially our amazing selection of educational toys and sensory/STEAM/art for home, in addition to Room to Bloom designed activity kits

Per the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Masks Policy
Do children need to wear face coverings or masks?
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Children under the age of 2 should not wear face coverings or masks.
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Face covering use by children 2 years of age and up to the age of 5 are encouraged but should be at the discretion of the child’s parent or guardian at this time.
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Parents and guardians should ensure that the mask fits snugly and does not obstruct a child’s ability to breathe.
Who is exempted from wearing a face covering?
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Exceptions for wearing face masks include situations that may inhibit an individual from wearing a face-mask safely.
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These may include, but are not limited to:
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Those who cannot breathe safely;
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Those who, due to a behavioral health diagnosis, are unable to do so;
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Those communicating with people who rely on lip-reading;
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Those who require supplemental oxygen to breathe; and
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Those who are exercising outdoors and are able to keep physical distance from others.
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How does Massachusetts define a medical condition? Must individuals provide proof?
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Medical conditions that prevent use of face coverings include difficulty breathing because of lung and respiratory conditions, conditions that require supplemental oxygen, and behavioral health diagnoses that make someone unable to wear a mask.
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You are not required to provide proof of your condition.