Covid-19 Update
Quarry Hill remains open with continued efforts to avoid illness and maintain a thriving environment for our preschoolers. Our students and teachers wear face coverings when appropriate inside, with breaks for eating, resting, and spending time outside. Our vibrant outdoor programming continues, with support from parents and financial assistance from Covid relief funding.
We have created new spaces for play, work, rest, and eating in our playyard. Outdoor handwashing stations and a toilet have also been installed. Families and teachers have dedicated energy, goodwill, and time to developing a space that is beautiful, varied, and ready for our students to learn, grow, and socialize in safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate ways. Curriculum includes Covid-19 best practices and learning for everyone. Daily routines and schedules have been adapted to accommodate best practice for early childhood programming as well as health and safety during the pandemic.
Our Covid-19 Response History
On March 16th, 2020, Quarry Hill School ceased operations for the 2019-20 school year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We provided remote supports and learning opportunities for our students as well as regular contact and supports with families. Our last day of the year was celebrated with a physically distanced Rainbow parade in the parking lot at school.
Playgroup was cancelled for the summer, as our drop-in model did not fit the Vermont guidelines for childcare and group gatherings.
Throughout the stay at home orders and the summer, the teaching team was in regular contact to thoughtfully develop plans for the 2020-21 school year that incorporate the utmost safety and confidence.
The board has met behind the scenes to support our fiscal integrity. We successfully participated in the Vermont Childcare Stabilization Program -- procuring tuition dollars from state funding rather than parents. We also applied for and received a Payroll Protection Plan loan from the federal government, which further secured our solvency throughout the pandemic. CRRSA and ARPA dollars provided additional support.
Quarry Hill School was open for the 2020-21 school year with an outdoor classroom and programming. We were exclusively outdoors until Thanksgiving.
With the ongoing pandemic, operations throughout the 2021-22 schoolyear have continued to maintain best practices for health and safety for our learning community.
We remain grateful for the trust and support of our families, teachers, and board.
