Emergency Child Care during Shutdown
We thank our child care providers for their dedication to Delaware’s children, and their efforts to keep children and staff safe during this time. From April 6 and through Phase 1, child care may only be provided by child care centers and child care homes that have been designated as “Emergency Child Care Sites” by […]
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These additional requirements include: Health screening questions Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing requirements Facemasks covering both noses and mouths for all school-age children and all staff while indoors and when children are present Social distancing All providers must have a written plan that addresses the child care program’s prevention and response to COVID-19. You may use […]
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For Questions on COVID-19 Cases and Cleaning Protocol: If a child or employee tests positive for COVID-19, contact the Division of Public Health at 1-888-295-5156 or hspcontact@delaware.gov to discuss next steps. Facilities with positive cases should contact DPH for cleaning guidance specific to their facility. If you are an emergency child care site that needs help with cleaning […]
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Zoom Discussion: Child Care and COVID-19 in Delaware Information for Families during Phase 1 Delaware is out of Phase 1 at this time. If you are an essential employee or an employee of a reopened business who is unable to work from home and you do not have alternative child care available, your […]
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Here are the details for child care programs during Phase 1: Employees of essential and/or reopened businesses who cannot work from home and do not have alternate care options may utilize child care. Child care should only be used when absolutely necessary. Child care facilities must be designated as an Emergency Child Care Site (ECCS) […]
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Enhanced Reimbursement Information for June: Facilities that were open in Phase 1 will continue to get their enhanced reimbursement at the normal rate and using the previously established formula. Facilities that were closed for Phase 1 that are reopening will receive enhanced reimbursement for the first part of June based on their status for Phase […]
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