Below are links to examples of Guidance to Child Care Programs During COVID-19 From Around The United States and The World

The CDC  released a “Reopening Tool” for child care programs during the pandemic which you can find at this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/Childcare-Decision-Tree.pdf

In addition, the CDC released guidelines for programs that remain open: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) created a website dedicated to sharing information about the reopening process which you can find here:

https://eeclead.force.com/apex/EEC_ChildCareEmergencyReopenInfo

These are the Minimum Health and Safety Requirements for Exempt Emergency Child Care Programs (EECCP): https://eeclead.force.com/resource/1589825825000/DPH_Health

On May 13th, Vermont released health guidelines for child care programs that go into effect on June 1. You can view these guidelines which are 13 pages long here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/COVID19-Health-Guidance-for-Childcare-Afterschool-Summer-Programs.p

Rhode Island recently announced that early childhood centers who care for children whose families receive assistance in paying for early education and care through the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Programs/CCAPProgramInfo.php

On May 1, New Hampshire released an update about New Hampshire Emergency Child Care programs: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/dehs/documents/eccp-05012020.pdf

Maine released protocols related to COVID-19 for licensed child care programs: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/documents/covid-19/3-16-2020-GUIDANCE-COVID-19.pdf

Connecticut has a flyer to help child care providers operating during the pandemic: https://www.ctoec.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CTCARES-for-Child-Care-Flyer_2020.05.04.pdf

Canada released Public health guidance for schools (K-12) and childcare programs (COVID-19): https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/health-professionals/guidance-schools-childcare-programs.html

Australia released Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for early childhood services: https://education.vic.gov.au/childhood/Pages/coronavirus-advice-early-childhood.aspx

The UK gave Guidance Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus outbreak: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures

The United Nations published a policy brief about COVID-19’s impact on children: https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/policy_brief_on_covid_impact_on_children_16_april_2020.pdf

California has a FAQ page about reopening child care programs during COVID-19 https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/covid19elcdfaq.asp

Ireland has a resource list related to Child Care and COVID-19: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/pre_school_education_and_childcare/childcare_and_covid19.html

Washington State has a site dedicated to child care resources and recommendations: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020COVID19/ChildCare

Florida’s child care guidance during COVID-19 can be found here: https://www.myflfamilies.com/covid19/child-care.shtml