Here’s a quick snapshot of the latest resources and information we have today. Read More about Ohio Providers Update: Online training, Pandemic Child Care approval process and more »
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Update for Ohio Providers: Challenges Being Faced, ODJFS Emergency Rules
Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) issued additional guidance on rules, regulations, and procedures for programs that choose to apply for a temporary pandemic child care license and those who will be closing effective tonight at 11:59 p.m. Here’s a summary of information we are aware of now and we’ll keep you updated as new information is released. Read More about Update for Ohio Providers: Challenges Being Faced, ODJFS Emergency Rules »
Kentucky Provider Resources: MyPre-K Facebook Live Summary
Summary of yesterday’s Facebook Live With MyPre-K
On Tuesday, March 24th, MyPre-K hosted a Facebook Live chat with leaders from 4C for Children, Division of Child Care, Child Care Aware of Kentucky, Learning Grove and United Way Success by 6. Read More about Kentucky Provider Resources: MyPre-K Facebook Live Summary »
Update for Ohio Child Care Providers: Essential workers defined and more
The upcoming closure of child care programs as ordered by Governor DeWine will take place beginning this Thursday, March 26 through at least Thursday, April 30. As you know, child care for essential workers will be provided through new Pandemic Child Care Programs. A guidance document is now available that defines essential workers. Read More about Update for Ohio Child Care Providers: Essential workers defined and more »
Update for Ohio Families: Child Care to Close Thursday; Pandemic Programs to Open
The upcoming closure of child care programs as ordered by Governor DeWine will take place beginning this Thursday, March 26 through at least Thursday, April 30. Read More about Update for Ohio Families: Child Care to Close Thursday; Pandemic Programs to Open »
Update for Kentucky Providers: MyPre-K Facebook Live Today at 1 p.m.
Join Facebook Live With MyPre-K!
MyPre-K will host a live Facebook chat today at 1 p.m. with leaders from 4C for Children, Division of Child Care, Division of Regulated Child Care, Child Care Aware of Kentucky, Learning Grove and United Way Success by 6. Read More about Update for Kentucky Providers: MyPre-K Facebook Live Today at 1 p.m. »
Ohio Update: Family Child Care Programs Approved for Pandemic Child Care License
ODJFS confirmed in a webinar this afternoon that Family Child Care providers are eligible to apply for the new Pandemic Child Care Program License. As programs prepare for closure before the end of Wednesday this week as ordered by Governor DeWine, we encourage you to take one of the following two actions. Read More about Ohio Update: Family Child Care Programs Approved for Pandemic Child Care License »
COVID-19 OHIO UPDATE: ODJFS webinar today at noon
Upcoming Webinars
Monday, March 23 at noon
ODJFS Update for Child Care Providers
Groundwork Ohio will host a webinar for child care providers today to hear more from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) about details surrounding the Governor’s Sunday announcement regarding child care closures later this week, the new temporary pandemic child care licensure, and more. Click here to register.
ALERT for Ohio Child Care Providers: Ohio Child Care Programs to Close
Ohio Child Care Programs to Close
As anticipated, Governor Mike DeWine announced this afternoon that all Ohio child care programs will close beginning Thursday, March 26 through at least Thursday, April 30. This emergency action is among many that have been enacted statewide to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. An official order on this has not yet been released so the full details of this plan will be shared in the coming days. Read More about ALERT for Ohio Child Care Providers: Ohio Child Care Programs to Close »
Update for Ohio Families: Gov. DeWine Orders Child Care Closed; Pandemic Centers to Open
Governor DeWine announced this afternoon the closure of all Ohio child care programs beginning Thursday, March 26 through at least Thursday, April 30. 4C for Children and other state Child Care Resource and Referral agencies are working closely with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) to prepare for this child care transition in our local communities. Read More about Update for Ohio Families: Gov. DeWine Orders Child Care Closed; Pandemic Centers to Open »