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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. »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A Message for Kentucky Providers: Resources to Navigate Child Care Program Closures
Governor Andy Beshear announced yesterday afternoon that by the end of the business day on Friday, Kentucky child care centers must temporarily close to help manage the spread of COVID-19. While children remain at low risk, they can carry the virus and impact other segments of the population.
This is a continuously evolving situation and it’s important to know where to turn for support and information for your personal needs, for the families and children you serve and for your business. Here are some resources: Read More about A Message for Kentucky Providers: Resources to Navigate Child Care Program Closures »