Coronavirus Update to Parents 3/13/2020

Dear Families:

We want to assure you that we are taking all the necessary precautions to minimize the exposure to the Coronavirus-19.

While it is impossible to ensure that virus doesn’t spread, we are taking extra precautions to minimize any exposure to your child. Communication between you and Kids of Excellence is the first step. We will make sure that you are kept abreast of any health-related concerns involving your child and we ask that you keep us informed of any health concerns that could affect your child at the center. Our top priority is the health and safety of our youth, families, and staff.

Kids of Excellence is taking measures to ensure we continue to protect those in our care. Kids of Excellence staff is monitoring the situation and working on outlining measures we should take as identified by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are monitoring state and local health department releases to ensure response plans are in place should we identify an active case of Coronavirus-19.

We have just been informed via "breaking news" that Governor John Bel Edwards has closed all Louisiana public schools from Monday, March 16th- Monday, April 13th.

As of now Kids of Excellence will remain open, however, as we monitor the state and local health department releases, we will make changes as needed and update families as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, I urge you to focus on your own plan for your family during this fluid and uncertain time. I will update you via email and text to keep you informed as our decisions are made.

Again, we are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to communicate information to our community as it becomes available to us. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 504.518.7840. We have also included some additional resources that will keep you up to date.

• Text COVIDNOLA to 888-777 for updates released by the City of New Orleans

• Louisiana Health Department- COVID19

• Follow on social media: @cityofnola @mayorcantrell

With kind regards,

Kristi R. Givens

 
Testimonials
Every day we knew he would be well-taken care of
Every day we knew he would be well-taken care of

“Our son spent three years at Kids of Excellence, and we were sad to move on. Every day we knew he would be well-taken care of, would learn a ton, and most important of all, would have a great time with his friends. From the infant room to the pre-K class, all his teachers were loving and nurturing. We have been particularly impressed with KoE’s commitment to teachers’ continuing education and with the opportunities given to parents to further develop their parenting skills.”

This is a place that truly upholds the well-being of all children
This is a place that truly upholds the well-being of all children

“My child has attended Kids of Excellence since he was one year of age. Over the last 2 years, he has received stellar support in all areas of development from the staff. This is a place that truly upholds the well-being of all children and is a refreshingly caring and qualified facility. Ms. Kristi has created a culture of excellence among her staff which transfers to the children. I am so glad that I discovered this place and will miss this community when my son matriculates to PreK-4 next year at a different school.”

They make learning fun
They make learning fun

“The teachers and staff are really nice people. They make learning fun and make the kids and parents feel like family.”

We’ve seen his early literacy skills develop and he loves the field trips!
We’ve seen his early literacy skills develop and he loves the field trips!

“I’d like to give all my gratitude to the teachers at KOE! My son has been cherished and encouraged every day. We’ve seen his early literacy skills develop and he loves the field trips! Thank you to the teachers who work hard every day to support our boy!”

The teachers are very patient and caring
The teachers are very patient and caring

“KOE has been great for my son. He’s almost 3 years old and since starting school, his behavior and speech have improved. The teachers are very patient and caring.”

The teachers had great communication with all parents
The teachers had great communication with all parents

“I love KOE! I will recommend them to everyone. My oldest son went for 1 year. I hated to see him move on. The teachers had great communication with all parents.”

Her teachers were like family to us!
Her teachers were like family to us!

“My daughter thrived at KOE and her teachers, her teachers were like family to us!”