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1 | All data on this sheet is subject to change and was researched as of 3/20/20. If you see any errors email pychen@gmail.com for access to edit w link. | 1. Child care open/closed? (see regular updates at https://www.childcareaware.org/resources/map/ | Link | 2. State guidance for child care? | Link | 3. what are plans for first-responder emergency child care? | Link | 4. how is State paying for child care providers? | Link | 5. Is state suspending/waiving child care rules? | Link | Notes | |||||||||||||||||
2 | Alabama | Open (local closures) | https://dhr.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Covid-Providers-1.pdf | Yes | https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-care/ | case-by-case | Payment through April 6 (absence policy suspended) | https://dhr.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Covid-CCDF-1.pdf | ? | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Alaska | Open (local closures) | https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2020/03/18/without-mandate-to-close-alaska-child-care-providers-face-tough-choices/ | No | http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/ccare/default.aspx | None | No info | ? | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Arizona | Open | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-child-welfare/2020/03/18/why-some-arizona-child-care-centers-arent-closing-due-new-coronavirus/5064371002/ | Yes | https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/novel-coronavirus/schools/childcare-guidance-letter.pdf | None | No info | ? | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Arkansas | Open (local closures -- 803 closures) | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/education/arkansas/state-offering-incentives-to-childcare-providers-to-stay-open-through-march-27/91-9a90a7fe-542e-41ef-ac06-11241acecc9c | Yes | https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/dccece/Child_Care_ADH_DHS_Guidance_Document.pdf | Offering incentives to stay open | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/education/arkansas/state-offering-incentives-to-childcare-providers-to-stay-open-through-march-27/91-9a90a7fe-542e-41ef-ac06-11241acecc9c | Increase reimbursement from CCDBG | https://governor.arkansas.gov/news-media/press-releases/governor-hutchinson-announces-relief-for-businesses-child-care-providers-to-ease-covid-19-impact | Yes | https://governor.arkansas.gov/news-media/press-releases/governor-hutchinson-announces-relief-for-businesses-child-care-providers-to-ease-covid-19-impact | Tracking open centers: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/dccece/covid_open.pdf | |||||||||||||||||
6 | California | Open (local closures) | https://edsource.org/2020/california-child-care-providers-call-for-emergency-support-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/626467 | Yes | https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/Coronavirus%20daycare%202_7_20%20Final.pdf | None | Continued reimbursement at previous levels for FY19-20 | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB117 | Yes | https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/PINs/2020/CCP/PIN_20-04-CCP.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | Colorado | Open (actively encouraging opening) | https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=77bac9f533d6bce265cae77d9&id=9f7e8aaadf | Yes | https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSnkcjU_1XNDmf1aDBIweIz0kbaXssXKH6NXNLTdjrvPVI3DB8qNbdK7qIPhy_uBw/pub | Emergency child care and relief fund to pay for free child care | https://covidchildcarecolorado.com/ | No info | ? | Added paid sick leave for workers | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | Connecticut | Open (local closures) | https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/coronavirus/new-haven-mayor-issues-order-to-close-childcare-centers-caring-for-more-than-12-children/2239444/ | Yes | https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Coronavirus/20200316-OEC-Memo-to-Providers-of-Services-to-Young-Children-regarding-Child-Care.pdf?la=en | Waivers | https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2020/03-2020/Governor-Lamont-Coronavirus-Update-March-17-2020-430PM | Funding regardless of attendance through March 30 | https://www.ct.gov/oec/lib/oec/Memo_3_funding_and_closure_final_3_13_20.pdf | Yes | https://www.ct.gov/oec/lib/oec/COVID_Memo_7_Waivers.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Delaware | Open | https://news.delaware.gov/2020/03/15/guidance-on-childcare-centers/ | Yes | https://news.delaware.gov/2020/03/14/delaware-issues-guidance-for-child-care-providers-on-coronavirus/ | n/a | No change in payments | ? | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | District of Columbia | Strongly urged to close | https://coronavirus.dc.gov/release/guidance-related-covid-19-child-care-provider-closures-and-public-funding | Yes | https://coronavirus.dc.gov/release/guidance-related-covid-19-child-care-provider-closures-and-public-funding | None | Payment will continue even if closed for duration of emergency | https://coronavirus.dc.gov/release/guidance-related-covid-19-child-care-provider-closures-and-public-funding | No | ||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Florida | Open (local closures) | https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/covid-19-faqs.shtml | None other than CDC | https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/covid-19-faqs.shtml | None | No info | Maybe | https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/covid-19-faqs.shtml | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Georgia | Open (local closures) | http://decal.ga.gov/documents/attachments/ChildCareProvidersReportingClosureDueToCovid19_20200319.pdf | Yes | http://decal.ga.gov/documents/attachments/faqscoronaexternal3-19.pdf | None | Continuing as normal | http://decal.ga.gov/documents/attachments/faqscoronaexternal3-19.pdf | ? | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Hawaii | Open (local closures) | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/03/18/hawaii-news/kamaaina-kids-stays-open-to-care-for-children-of-essential-workers-while-other-hawaii-preschools-close/ | No | None | Continuing as normal | ? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Idaho | Open (local closures) | https://www.childcareaware.org/state/idaho/ | Yes | https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/Portals/0/Children/ChildCare/COVID-19%20Letter%20to%20Providers.pdf | Continuing as normal but payment issued as long as child in center at least one day (no payment for closed centers) | https://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/pdfs/cd/Coronavirus/Corona%20Virus%20Child%20Care%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions-%20Final.pdf | Maybe? (see #8-9) | https://www.cdhd.idaho.gov/pdfs/cd/Coronavirus/Corona%20Virus%20Child%20Care%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions-%20Final.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Illinois | Closed (other than emergency and family cc) | https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-10.aspx | Yes | https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Guidance-Child-Care-Centers-COVID-19-closures.pdf | Emergency Child Care application | https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/OECD/Pages/For-Communities.aspx | "simplified waiver process" all days for all children, copays reduced to $1 | https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/OECD/Documents/FAQ%20for%20child%20care%20providers%203-15-20.pdf | Maybe ("DCFS is developing guidance") | https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/OECD/Documents/FAQ%20for%20child%20care%20providers%203-15-20.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Indiana | Open (local closures) | https://chalkbeat.org/posts/in/2020/03/17/indiana-urges-child-care-providers-to-stay-open-but-some-are-growing-quiet-amid-coronavirus-fears/ | Yes | https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/COVID-19_guidance_Child_Care.pdf | Subsidy kids being paid through "late attendance" waivers, private pay through private applications | https://www.in.gov/fssa/files/FAQ_from_Webinar_031920.pdf | ? | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Iowa | Open | https://dhs.iowa.gov/childcare-covid-19 | Yes | https://dhs.iowa.gov/childcare-covid-19 | None | Continuing as normal | ? | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Kansas | Open (local closures) | http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/toolkit/Interim_Guidance_for_Child_Care_Facilities_Licensed_by_KDHE_03_19_2020.pdf | Yes | http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/toolkit/Interim_Guidance_for_Child_Care_Facilities_Licensed_by_KDHE_03_19_2020.pdf | None | https://www.ks.childcareaware.org/covid-19/ | Continuing as normal | No | http://www.kdheks.gov/coronavirus/toolkit/FAQs_for_Child_Care_Facilities_Licensed_by_KDHE_03_19_2020.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||
19 | Kentucky | Closed | https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dcc/Documents/orderclosurechildcarecenters.pdf | n/a | Exception for health care workers, creation of limited duration child care programs at health care facilities | https://chfs.ky.gov/cv19/ChildCareLDCguidance.pdf | Payment continuing based on enrollment through end of emergency | https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dcc/Documents/orderclosurechildcarecenters.pdf | Yes for emergency centers | https://chfs.ky.gov/cv19/ChildCareLDCguidance.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | Louisiana | Open (local closures) | https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/louisiana-believes/covid-19-faq_-child-care-centers_providers.pdf?sfvrsn=61d19b1f_2 | Yes (pretty good website overall!) | https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/louisiana-believes/covid-19-faq_-child-care-centers_providers.pdf?sfvrsn=61d19b1f_2 | Expanded care for emergency personnel and licensing waiver (p. 9) | https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/louisiana-believes/covid-19-faq_-child-care-centers_providers.pdf?sfvrsn=61d19b1f_2 | Payment for all centers even closed ones, based on enrollment, copays waived (pp. 10-11) | https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/louisiana-believes/covid-19-faq_-child-care-centers_providers.pdf?sfvrsn=61d19b1f_2 | Yes (see p. 7): waiving staffing ratio, age requirement and education requirements and background checks | https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/louisiana-believes/covid-19-faq_-child-care-centers_providers.pdf?sfvrsn=61d19b1f_2 | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | Maine | Open (local closures) | Not really | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/daycare-owner-closes-doors-says-states-temporary-guidelines-put-kids-at-risk/97-bbff6ca3-3dea-4829-b966-8376e031c06c | ? | Continuing as normal | Lots of waivers | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/daycare-owner-closes-doors-says-states-temporary-guidelines-put-kids-at-risk/97-bbff6ca3-3dea-4829-b966-8376e031c06c | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Maryland | Open (local closures) | https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-maryland-during-covid-19-state-emergency | Yes | https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-maryland-during-covid-19-state-emergency | Anywhere can serve as child care sites and all regs can be waived | https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Day-Care-Order.pdf | Continuing as normal | Lots of waivers | https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/system/files/filedepot/3/executive_order_waived_regulations_covid.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||
23 | Massachusetts | Closed | https://whdh.com/news/gov-baker-orders-closure-of-all-daycare-programs-makes-exemptions-for-parents-on-frontline-fighting-coronavirus/ | Yes | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/guidance-related-to-early-childhood-education-programs | Child care hubs ("exempt emergency" programs) | https://forms.gle/STCkBpVHk4PsF7w56 | Temporary coverage during emergency for closed centers through April 30 at least | https://www.mass.gov/info-details/guidance-related-to-early-childhood-education-programs | No waivers (other than co-pays) | https://www.mass.gov/service-details/coronavirus-covid-19-eec-frequently-asked-questions | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | Michigan | Open (local closures) | https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-522172--,00.html | Yes | https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Child_Care_within_Classrooms_684283_7.pdf | Disaster relief child care center without license | https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-522172--,00.html | No info | Lots of waivers | https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-522172--,00.html | |||||||||||||||||||
25 | Minnesota | Open (local closures) | https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/communication-to-child-care-providers-following-exec-order-20-02_tcm1053-423087.pdf | Yes | https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/communication-to-child-care-providers-following-exec-order-20-02_tcm1053-423087.pdf | Free child care (can't find govt link) | https://www.newsweek.com/these-are-states-offering-free-child-care-emergency-workers-amid-coronavirus-1493274 | For the moment using absent days policies (like snow days), but this may not last | https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/communication-to-child-care-providers-following-exec-order-20-02_tcm1053-423087.pdf | Just extension of license expiration | https://mn.gov/dhs/assets/communication-to-child-care-providers-following-exec-order-20-02_tcm1053-423087.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||
26 | Mississippi | Open | https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html | No | other than CDC | None | Waiver applied for to allow child care payments based on enrollment instead ofa ttendance | https://secac.ms.gov/covid19/ | ? | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Missouri | Open (local closures) | https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/covid-19-updates.php | Yes | https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/covid-19-updates.php | None | No info | Yes (temporary staffing) | https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/pdf/sccr-emergency-qa-guidance.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Montana | Open | No | nothing beyond CDC | None | No info | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Nebraska | Open (local closures) | Yes | http://dhhs.ne.gov/Documents/COVID-19%20Schools%20and%20Childcare.pdf | None | No info | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Nevada | Open | No | nothing beyond CDC | None | No info | ? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | New Hampshire | Open | https://www.concordmonitor.com/New-Hampshire-day-cares-brace-for-ramp-up-as-school-close-across-state-33351872 | No | nothing beyond CDC | None | No info | Waiver of licensing requirements permitted but none issued yet | https://www.nh.gov/covid19/residents/documents/2020-05-daycare-guidelines.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | New Jersey | Closed (other than emergency and family cc) | https://www.nj.gov/dcf/news/EO.FAQ_3.25.20_DCF.pdf | Yes | https://www.childcarenj.gov/getattachment/Resources/Coronavirus/Licensed-Childcare-Guidance_2_.pdf?lang=en-US | Creating emergency child care license | https://www.nj.gov/dcf/news/EO.FAQ_3.25.20_DCF.pdf | continued to pay with $100 extra per child if open | https://www.childcarenj.gov/getattachment/Resources/Coronavirus/Licensed-Childcare-Guidance_2_.pdf?lang=en-US | Suspension of licensing requirements for size | https://www.childcarenj.gov/getattachment/Resources/Coronavirus/Licensed-Childcare-Guidance_2_.pdf?lang=en-US | ||||||||||||||||||
33 | New Mexico | open | https://cyfd.org/news-events/news/new-mexico-expands-child-care-eligibility-guarantees-payments-for-child-care-providers-during-public-health-emergency?fbclid=IwAR3_JIseDPijtXYJsLzi4BBZBHlG3R_ElwoPreL6Jgk3TBCI2tDIi7V5M_A | yes | https://cyfd.org/docs/8_15_2_amend_emergency_posting.pdf | child care | https://cyfd.org/news-events/news/new-mexico-expands-child-care-eligibility-guarantees-payments-for-child-care-providers-during-public-health-emergency?fbclid=IwAR3_JIseDPijtXYJsLzi4BBZBHlG3R_ElwoPreL6Jgk3TBCI2tDIi7V5M_A | pay a differential of $250 per child | https://cyfd.org/news-events/news/new-mexico-expands-child-care-eligibility-guarantees-payments-for-child-care-providers-during-public-health-emergency?fbclid=IwAR3_JIseDPijtXYJsLzi4BBZBHlG3R_ElwoPreL6Jgk3TBCI2tDIi7V5M_A | yes, Expands Child Care Eligibility | https://cyfd.org/news-events/news/new-mexico-expands-child-care-eligibility-guarantees-payments-for-child-care-providers-during-public-health-emergency?fbclid=IwAR3_JIseDPijtXYJsLzi4BBZBHlG3R_ElwoPreL6Jgk3TBCI2tDIi7V5M_A | ||||||||||||||||||
34 | New York | Open (local closures) | https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2020/03/18/rockland-daycares-open-coronavirus-order/2865995001/ | yes | https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/news/COVID-19/#t1-Guidance-Documents | child care | https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-all-new-york-city-westchester-suffolk-and-nassau-public-schools-will | child care subsidy | https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/ | yes | http://earlysuccess.org/sites/default/files/Letter%20to%20Governor%20-%203-15-20%20-%20Child%20Care%20and%20COVID-19.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||
35 | North Carolina | Open (local closures) | https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/documents/files/covid-19/NC-Interim-Guidance-for-Child-Care-Settings-3-16-20-Final.pdf | Yes | https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/documents/files/covid-19/NC-Interim-Guidance-for-Child-Care-Settings-3-16-20-Final.pdf | Creation of emergency child care | https://files.nc.gov/ncdhhs/documents/files/covid-19/3.18.20-Joint-Guidance-to-Superintendents-FINAL.pdf | Full subsidy payment for March | https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Whats-New/march-17-update-subsidy-nc-pre-k-payment-information-for-march-2020 | List of waivers | https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Portals/0/documents/pdf/F/Flexibility_in_Policy_and_Regulatory_Requirements_Announced.pdf?ver=2020-03-18-165010-367 | ||||||||||||||||||
36 | North Dakota | Open | Yes | https://www.health.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Files/MSS/coronavirus/NovelCoronavirusMemoFebruary62020.pdf | None | No info | No | No cases yet in ND | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Ohio | open | https://www.nbc4i.com/news/ohio-daycares-remain-open-for-now/ | yes | http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/CoronavirusAndChildcare/ | child care | http://jfs.ohio.gov/RELEASES/pdf/031720-ODJFS-Implements-Emergency-Child-Care-Measures-during-COVID-19-Pandemic.stm | 21 paid days if they must close their programs because of the pandemic. | http://jfs.ohio.gov/RELEASES/pdf/031720-ODJFS-Implements-Emergency-Child-Care-Measures-during-COVID-19-Pandemic.stm | yes, issue temporary pandemic child care licenses | http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS01258 http://emanuals.jfs.ohio.gov/ChildCare/ChildCareManual/CCMPL/CCMPL-137.stm | ||||||||||||||||||
38 | Oklahoma | Open (local closures) | https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/articles/osdh-issues-new-covid-19-guidance-oklahoma-child-care-facilities | Yes | https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/articles/osdh-issues-new-covid-19-guidance-oklahoma-child-care-facilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Oregon | open | https://oregonearlylearning.com/child-care-providers-in-oregon-not-required-to-close-during-state-of-emergency/ | yes | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ikBiqI-OM_mllxdlTdkWU7OgIJJK3XpU/view | child care | https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/healthsafety/Documents/ODE%20COVID-19%20FAQ%20for%20Oregon%20Schools%203-15-20.pdf | seeking federal waivers, raised the limits for financial assistance to pay for child care, at the same time it waived co-pays for participating families. | https://oregonearlylearning.com/child-care-providers-in-oregon-not-required-to-close-during-state-of-emergency/ https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-child-care-during-coronavirus-outbreak/ | yes | https://pamplinmedia.com/bvt/15-news/457365-372876-state-will-relax-rules-for-daycare-centers-to-meet-growing-demand-pwoff | ||||||||||||||||||
40 | Pennsylvania | close (day care centers and group child care homes are open for first-responders) | https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2020/03/16/pa-coronavirus-shutdown-pennsylvania-covid-19-gov-tom-wolf/stories/202003160109 | yes | https://files.constantcontact.com/3e3d36fe201/bf5e2a33-4ea0-4515-8334-fd44e0f2f3a8.pdf | child care | https://www.sharonherald.com/covid-19/state/big-jump-in-cases-as-pennsylvania-adjusts-child-care-policy/article_88c3cb2c-d28d-5914-8165-799cf16b7c99.html | child care subsidy program, CCW payment will not be made based on children’s attendance in the program but will be made based on current enrollment. | https://files.constantcontact.com/3e3d36fe201/0bbe4c59-860b-4c35-a814-1a81274f0104.pdf | yes | https://www.sharonherald.com/covid-19/state/big-jump-in-cases-as-pennsylvania-adjusts-child-care-policy/article_88c3cb2c-d28d-5914-8165-799cf16b7c99.html | ||||||||||||||||||
41 | Rhode Island | close | https://www.ri.gov/press/view/37918 | yes | https://www.ri.gov/press/view/37918 | preparing child care | https://turnto10.com/news/local/raimondo-to-provide-coronavirus-update | Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI), Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI), or Unemployment Insurance (UI) | http://www.dlt.state.ri.us/pdfs/COVID-19%20Workplace%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf | no info | |||||||||||||||||||
42 | South Carolina | open | https://weartv.com/news/local/gov-desantis-says-florida-child-care-centers-will-not-be-closing-over-coronavirus | yes | https://www.scchildcare.org/media/30383/Emergency-Plan-Guidelines_FEB2016.pdf | child care | http://www.indexjournal.com/news/covid-19/preschools-day-cares-respond-to-closures-of-lakelands-schools/article_9944637d-66e3-5c6f-9a30-117529465d4b.html | provide full subsidy payments for licensed child care | https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2020/03/17/north-carolina-shut-down-all-public-schools-but-pre-k-and-child-care-is-a-different-story-free-read/ | yes | https://www.scchildcare.org/media/30383/Emergency-Plan-Guidelines_FEB2016.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||
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44 | Tennessee | encouraging to remain open | https://www.tn.gov/governor/covid-19/covid-19-daily-bulletin/2020/3/17/covid-19-bulletin--1---march-17--2020.html | Yes | https://www.tn.gov/governor/covid-19/covid-19-daily-bulletin/2020/3/17/covid-19-bulletin--1---march-17--2020.html | $10m in "emergency response and recovery" plus "emergency childcare" regs: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/human-services/documents/Guidance-FAQs-3.17.20.pdf | https://www.tn.gov/governor/covid-19/covid-19-daily-bulletin/2020/3/17/covid-19-bulletin--1---march-17--2020.html | Continue to receive subsidies | https://www.tn.gov/governor/covid-19/covid-19-daily-bulletin/2020/3/17/covid-19-bulletin--1---march-17--2020.html | ? | |||||||||||||||||||
45 | Texas | Open | https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/news/2020/03/additional-guidance-covid-19-daycare-operators | Yes | https://hhs.texas.gov/about-hhs/communications-events/news/2020/03/hhs-monitors-covid-19-provides-new-guidance-child-care-facilities | None | Ignore child absences and co-pays for payments plus supplemental payments | https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2020/03/17/texas-acts-to-stop-day-care-centers-from-closing-as-coronavirus-menaces-workers-paychecks/ | ? | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Utah | Open | https://childcarelicensing.utah.gov/ | Yes | https://jobs.utah.gov/covid19/ccfaqproviders.pdf | no info | Continued payment based on enrollment | https://jobs.utah.gov/covid19/ccfaqproviders.pdf | Yes waiving 8-hour rule, among others | https://jobs.utah.gov/covid19/ccfaqproviders.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||
47 | Vermont | Child care programs were asked to close, but some will remain open or repoen to provide emergency child care to essential personnel. Some schools will also remain open to provide school-age child care for essential personnel. | https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/Directive%202%20-%20Childcare%20For%20Essential%20Service%20Providers.pdf | yes | https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/vdh-dcf-aoe-technical-guidance-early-childhood-programs-closure-dismissal-covid19.pdf https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/Directive%202%20-%20Childcare%20For%20Essential%20Service%20Providers.pdf https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/covid-19 https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-guidance-child-care-essential-persons-covid19.pdf https://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/CDD/Docs/COVID/COVID-19FAQs-for-Child-Care-Providers.pdf | Emergency child care is available for essential employees | https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/Directive%202%20-%20Childcare%20For%20Essential%20Service%20Providers.pdf https://webportalapp.com/webform/essentialworkers https://vem.vermont.gov/essentialpersons | Continued payment based on enrollment Additional funding program will be available to programs that continue to pay staff during the mandatory closure period with families that are unable to pay all or part of their regular payment. | https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/Directive%202%20-%20Childcare%20For%20Essential%20Service%20Providers.pdf https://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/CDD/Docs/COVID/COVID-19FAQs-for-Child-Care-Providers.pdf https://dcf.vermont.gov/sites/dcf/files/CDD/Docs/COVID/Guidance-Related-to-CCFAP-payments-COVID-19-Child-care-closures-absence.pdf | yes | https://dcf.vermont.gov/cdd/covid-19 | ||||||||||||||||||
48 | Virginia | Open | https://www.dss.virginia.gov/cc/covid-19-docs/3.18.20%20VDSS%20Child%20Care%20Guidance.pdf | Yes | https://www.dss.virginia.gov/cc/covid-19-docs/3.18.20%20VDSS%20Child%20Care%20Guidance.pdf | no info | no info | Waiving eligibility | https://www.dss.virginia.gov/cc/covid-19-docs/3.18.20%20VDSS%20Child%20Care%20Guidance.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Washington | open (but State consider closure) , State asks school districts to prepare childcare | https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article241245866.html https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/3-PolicyConsiderationsLHJsSchoolsChildCareHighEd.pdf https://www.northcountyoutlook.com/news/gov-orders-schools-to-close-until-april/article_633393aa-6877-11ea-a8ea-03fd1ab43084.html https://www.newsweek.com/these-are-states-offering-free-child-care-emergency-workers-amid-coronavirus-1493274 | yes | https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/NovelCoronavirusOutbreak2020/ChildCare | free child care | https://www.newsweek.com/these-are-states-offering-free-child-care-emergency-workers-amid-coronavirus-1493274 | provider raise the workers wage. state is exploring whether or not can the providers get state-funded child care subsidies | https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/washington-state-child-care-workers-fear-for-their-safety-and-their-livelihoods-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ | no info | |||||||||||||||||||
50 | West Virginia | Closed | https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/childcare/Pages/default.aspx | no info | Registration as emergency child care center | https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/childcare/Pages/default.aspx | no info | no info | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Wisconsin | open (local closures) | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/coronavirus/why-wisconsin-childcare-centers-remain-open-as-the-coronavirus-closes-other-businesses/ | yes | https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2020/03/18/file_attachments/1404852/DHS%20Order_3.18.2020.pdf | child care, and still working on legislation to provide benefits, such as hazard pay and child care subsidies | 1. https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WIGOV/2020/03/18/file_attachments/1404852/DHS%20Order_3.18.2020.pdf 2. https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2020/03/18/gov-tony-evers-puts-new-restrictions-child-care-providers-another-measure-fight-covid-19/2867713001/ | no info | yes, limit | https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/press/2020/dcf-rule-waiver-03-15-2020.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||
52 | Wyoming | Open (local closures) | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/child-care-providers-see-reduction-in-attendance-despite-school-closures/article_62da0ad0-4a9f-546e-ad22-827f2d65fbc5.html | No info | preparing | https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/health/the-latest-coronavirus-in-wyoming-march/article_59c27312-8481-507e-aa09-772e431e1ed1.html | no info | no info | |||||||||||||||||||||
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