"In partnership with parents and parishes, Catholic schools prepare young people to become full and active members of the Catholic Church. Families, parishes, and Catholic schools continuously need to find ways to strengthen this partnership so that the lives of all young people are enriched and the resources of the Catholic community are wisely used." 
-Renewing the Vision

St. Bernadette Early Childhood Connections strives to meet the needs of our children of our diverse community. We welcome all children. Our positive Christian learning environment recognizes the uniqueness of each child as we work with parents to prepare their child for success.

St. Bernadette Early Childhood Connections offers classes with no discrimination with regard to race, color or creed. It is our goal at St. Bernadette to provide an environment where each child feels loved not because of what they can do or what they look like but because of whom they are - a creation in the image of God.

 
St. Bernadette 
Early Childhood Connections
COVID-19 Opening Plan 2020
 
St. B’s ECC is committed to the health and safety of our students, our teachers, and our families. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we must take proper precautions to keep all folks healthy. We hope to do this by increasing health and safety measures. We plan to make the following adjustments to our school plan to open September 22, 2020.

• Classes will be offered TWT or TT only.
• Pre-K 3 and 4-year-old Tuition: 3 days $280/month; 2 days $185/month
• 1 and 2-year-old Tuition: $285/month; 2 days $190/month 
• This plan will be for the Fall Semester only. We hope to resume our traditional offerings in January and will adjust our program accordingly. 
• We welcome only up to 8 students in a class.
• Each child will be assigned to one classroom. We will not combine groups.
• Breakfast Bunch and MAGIC will be postponed.
• “Specials” teachers will come to the classroom. 
• We will do our best to social distance.
• Teachers will wear face coverings in the school building. 
• Teachers will attend COVID-19 preparedness training.
• Children over 3 will wear a face covering during transitions in the building. 
• Each child will have his/her own materials. 
• We will increase disinfecting of the classrooms and bathrooms. 
• We will screen all teachers prior to the school day. 
• Teachers will wash hands upon entering the school building and before entering the classroom each time. 
• All children will be screened each morning before entering the school including temperature check, observations of signs of illness, and a health questionnaire  
• We will have multiple screening areas and drop off and pick up points.
• We will stagger drop off and pick up times. 
• Children will apply hand sanitizer after the screening and be escorted to wash hands by a teacher.
• Parents will drop off at the screening area and each child will be escorted into the building. 
• Parents will sign their child in/out with the touchless EZCare ESmiles app. 
• Teachers and students will wash hands often throughout the day as well as use hand sanitizer when appropriate.  
• Children will be escorted to the pickup area at the end of the day. 
• We will have children outside as much as possible including teaching time, play time, exploration, and nature walks. We will play on the playground. We will use bubbles, balls, and other equipment.
• We will utilize our large gym for active play. 
• When a child plays with a toy, it will be put in a bin belonging to that child until the toys can be properly disinfected. 
• Children will bring their own lunch, snacks, and water bottles. 
• There will be no special events of gatherings in groups. Hopefully we can be innovative and still offer our special events in a different way. 
• If anyone becomes sick during the school day, he or she will be isolated and sent home immediately. 
• All medical forms and vaccination records must be turned in BEFORE your child can attend. 
• If anyone tests COVID-19 positive, the situation will be evaluated and proper precautions will be implemented.   
• There will be a one-time COVID-19 fee of $100 which will include additional cleaning supplies needed, a playground ball, and other individual materials needed due to COVID-19 safety measures. 

*Plan subject to change to comply with all Governor Executive Orders.
*Opening date subject to change if CCISD delays start date

Liz Webb - Bookkeeper/Assistant 
832 -915 -5701  

Emily Warner- Early Childhood Connections Administrative Assistant
281 486 0337 ext. 115  

"United by Christ, the St. Bernadette Faith Formation Team, welcomes, insipires, teaches, and supports everyone in their lifelong journey of faith." 
Faith Formation Team Vision