*Important update* - mandated Kidville Wellesley closure.

Dear Kidville families,

First and foremost, thanks for continuing to keep the halls of Kidville buzzing and full of energy. It's because of you that we're able to continue doing what we do best - provide the most fun, loving, and safe home away from home for you and your little one(s).

As you know, we follow t he Wellesley District with regard to closures, which has decided to close all Wellesley Public Schools effective Friday, March 13, 2020, and as of right now, plan to reopen in approximately 2 weeks. Thus, out of an abundance of caution, we will also be closed for classes and playspace until then. As the situation remains fluid, this date may change based on decisions made by Wellesley Public Schools.

Please note - We are not closing due to either a confirmed or a presumptive positive case of COVID-19 by a community member.

What we'll be doing

Closely monitoring the situation and taking action. We're following updates on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).

Deep cleaning. While our cleaning protocols have been heightened for some time, we'll take this opportunity to double down on our efforts in order to provide a safe and welcoming environment upon our reopening.

Supporting our team. Our Play Professionals are just as important to us as they are to you. Please know they'll be able to use Paid Sick Leave to be compensated during what we hope is a short term closure.

Keeping you in the loop. As the global and local situation continually evolves, you'll be promptly informed of any changes that affect your programming schedule.

Issuing make up classes. As with a holiday or weather related closure, our team will be tracking your missed classes over the next couple weeks which can be rescheduled once we reopen.

What you can do

Practice good hygiene. It's worth reiterating to be vigilant about washing your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds (length of the ABC song) after going to the bathroom and before eating, and covering up coughs/sneezes (do so in the crook of your elbow when possible), and teaching your kiddo(s) to do the same.

Stay informed. While your inbox might be a bit more crowded than usual, please keep an eye out for our emails. Additionally, the CDC, WHO, and Town of Wellesley continue to update their sites with the latest information.

As always, my team and I are here to answer any and all of your questions. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me personally via email at [email protected]. I will do my absolute best to respond swiftly as serving you and your family continues to be top priority.

We are committed to remaining a happy and healthy place for the Wellesley community and I look forward to welcoming you back to play as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued support of our small business as we navigate this difficult and challenging time together.

Warmly,

Cathy Tai

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