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 »
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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. »
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 »
COVID-19 UPDATE: Connecting Ohio Families to Child Care
Child Care In Ohio
As of today, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has not mandated closing of child care programs in the state though we continue to expect that announcement soon. Read More about COVID-19 UPDATE: Connecting Ohio Families to Child Care »
3/19/20: Update for Ohio Providers: ODJFS resources, CNP info and more
Each day we will share with Ohio Child Care Providers the latest information we have about COVID-19 and give you helpful resources that support you, your program and the families and children in our region as we navigate the days to come. This information is accurate as of 2 p.m. on 3/19/20. Read More about 3/19/20: Update for Ohio Providers: ODJFS resources, CNP info and more »
COVID-19: Kentucky Division of Child Care Update March 18, 2020
An update from the Director of the Kentucky Division of Child Care on March 18, 2020: Read More about COVID-19: Kentucky Division of Child Care Update March 18, 2020 »
COVID -19 OHIO UPDATE: Preparing for closure and more
Each day we will share with Ohio Child Care Providers the latest information we have about COVID-19 and give you helpful resources that support you, your program and the families and children in our region as we navigate the days to come. This information is accurate as of 1 p.m. on 3/20/20. Read More about COVID -19 OHIO UPDATE: Preparing for closure and more »
Update for Ohio Providers: Pandemic Child Care Plan
There has been news today from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) regarding plans around child care and child care programs and the state’s continued response to limiting the spread of COVID-19. This is what we know now but this is a very fluid process that continues to change.
First and foremost, as of today (March 18), the governor has not announced the mandated closing of child care programs in the state. This doesn’t mean that it won’t happen in the near future. Read More about Update for Ohio Providers: Pandemic Child Care Plan »