Our COVID-19 Response Plan
The safety and wellbeing of the children in our care and the professionals on our staff is always at the center of every decision we make at the Kaufman Children’s Center. Never has that been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before reopening after the original shutdown, KCC administration developed a comprehensive risk mitigation plan. These protocols have been periodically updated following guidelines set by the CDC, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and the Oakland County Health Department.
We feel fortunate that we have been able to provide services to children both virtually and in-person while maintaining a safe environment. We will do everything we can to ensure this continues.
Effective Monday, February 28, 2022, masks are no longer required within the center. This update follows new recommendations made by the CDC and the MDHHS. The MDHHS has classified three phases of the pandemic, and they have described the current time as being safe enough for those in schools and childcare centers to remove their masks. If the MDHHS alerts us of a change in phase, we may need to wear them again. As always, we will continue to follow the guidance provided by these agencies.
Children who are exhibiting cold-like symptoms are required to stay home. They can return for services once they are symptom free or with a negative COVID-19 test.
Click HERE for additional details regarding our illness policy.
- The KCC is open for both teletherapy and face-to-face therapy, with lots of safety precautions in effect on site.
- All staff and children are sent home immediately if they are not feeling well.
- To lessen the risk of transmission, our goal is to keep as few people in the center as possible. Until further notice, only KCC staff and children being treated are permitted in each building. The only exception is for parents bringing their kids for initial evaluations.
- Parents are able to observe speech sessions live from their vehicle via their personal devices.
If someone is confirmed to have COVID-19:
- Contact tracing is performed to determine which other individuals need to quarantine and they are contacted by phone or in person.
- The CDC guidelines for isolating/quarantining are followed by those deemed in close contact.
- All KCC families are contacted by text and email blast to let them know of the positive case. Please be sure your phone number and email address are current in our system.
- Families are also contacted by text and email blast with changes to COVID-19 protocols at the KCC.
Sanitizing of PPE and high-touch surfaces is performed multiple times a day. Hand washing protocols, per the CDC, are practiced regularly.
KCC parents and staff have done a tremendous job adhering to our COVID-19 protocols. We know they are not convenient or ideal, but these rules allow us to deliver services while maintaining an environment that is as safe as possible. We’re all in this together!
Plan Coordinator
Email the KCC's COVID-19 contact person with any questions
When to Quarantine
Please stay at home if you have COVID-19 or have been exposed
CDC Information
A landing page for all of the CDC's coronavirus information
Fun & Learning
Tons of resources for activities while your kids are home