COVID-19 Safety Policies and Procedures

UPDATED April 2023

To our valued students:

In an effort to minimize risk of exposure to COVID-19, we have updated our policies to reflect additional safety measures to protect our students and instructors.

When attending a workshop or course, students will be required to adhere to the following guidelines:

What safety measures are in place?

  • Each person or couple will have their own set of equipment to practice on during class. You will not be asked to share your equipment with anyone you didn’t register with, or make any physical contact with other students.
  • Class sizes will be limited and students will be spaced apart from other students, with the exception of those who have registered as a couple. We ask that if you have registered with another member of your household, that you share space with them.
  • Masks are strongly encouraged. The majority of our students have heightened risk related to exposure to respiratory illness (expecting a baby, or have a young baby at home). We recommend wearing a mask to help keep our students and their families safe from illness.
  • Instructors will be monitored regularly for COVID-19 symptoms and are required to stay home if they are symptomatic or feeling generally unwell; including but not limited to: sore throat, cough or fever.
  • As always, our equipment will be sanitized between classes using a broad spectrum peroxide-based disinfectant.

What should I bring with me to class?

  • Masks are strongly encouraged.
  • Something to sit on. CPR skills are performed at floor level, and we are unable to make use of any seating or props at our venues until further notice. Therefore, we recommend bringing a yoga mat, cushion and/or a folding chair for your comfort during class.
  • A pen or pencil and notepad OR a smartphone with an app to type notes into. This is for an exercise in class - as always, we will provide you with a digital course package via email following the course.
  • If a non-mobile infant is joining you, please read the below section on infants carefully.

Can I bring my infant with me to class?

  • We have always welcomed non-mobile (not yet crawling) infants in our classes. Mobile (crawling or walking) infants are not permitted to join, as we cannot guarantee their safety if they were to move around the venue during the class. 
  • If you choose to bring a non-mobile infant to class, we require for their safety that you bring a baby carrier to wear them, a car seat, or a portable bassinet and to avoid placing them on the floor.
  • Strollers are not permitted in our teaching spaces for the foreseeable future to ensure students can be spaced a safe distance apart, and we thank you in advance for not bringing a stroller to class.

What if I feel symptomatic the day of the class?

  • In the 14 days leading up to your class, if you have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, or you have been in close contact with anyone exhibiting any flu-like symptoms (including sore throat, cough or fever), do not attend your scheduled class. Instead, please send us an email to info@safebeginnings.ca ahead of the class start time. Provided you notify us before the class start time, you will be able to reschedule your class for a future date no sooner than 14 days in the future, at no additional cost.

We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate this ‘new normal’. The health and safety of our students remains our top priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@safebeginnings.ca

We look forward to seeing you in class!

With gratitude,

Holly Choi and Jill Colpitts
Owner-Operators
Safe Beginnings First Aid