COVID-19 Child Care Resources

• California Child Care Resource & Referral Network
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Child Care Employee Resources
  • Unemployment
  • CalFresh
• Child Care Licensee Resources
  • Types of Cash Help for Providers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
  • Small Business Association (SBA)
  • California Alternative Payment Program Association (CAPPA)
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) in California
• COVID-19 Response Toolkit
  • Ready to Post Flyers
• Department of Public Health
  • At-Home Tests in Childcare Centers
  • Guidance Documents: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Child Care Providers and Programs Guidance (3/12/22)
• Emergency Medical Services Authority
  • Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC)
• Local Public Health Departments
  • Local County Public Health Department List
  • Local Health Department Communicable Disease Contact Information
• Safe Schools for All Hub
• World Health Organization

• Emergency waivers information can be found here. To request a waiver, please contact your local regional office.
• Approved Emergency COVID-19 Child Care Waivers
• KidsPark Folsom Waiver (PS)
• KidsPark Folsom Waiver (SA)

• FAQs for Parents - Translations: (Español, 한국어, 中文, Tiếng Việt)
• FAQs for Licensed Child Care Facilities and Providers

• Types of Masks and Respirators | CDC
• California and Federal Resources for Child Care Providers and Families
• Letter to Parents and Families of Children in Care
• Announcement: To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Community Care Licensing Division is temporarily suspending all in-person orientations until further notice.
• A directory of licensed childcare providers that are currently open can be found using the newly developed and interactive, www.mychildcare.ca.gov. This website allows users to search for open providers by location, health and safety details, ages of children served, capacity, and hours of care.
• The Coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency is a fluid situation with rapidly changing information and guidance. Please see https://covid19.ca.gov for an overview of the most up-to-date information.
• Provider and Community Resources for COVID-19 Vaccine (Under 18 Years of Age)
• Sesame Street: Back to School with Elmo PSA
• Sesame Street: Wear a Mask with Oscar PSA
• Sesame Street: Healthy Habits with Grover PSA
• Vaccine Resource Toolkit
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Child Care Program will host informational ZOOM meetings to provide guidance and resources regarding Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) and CDPH guidance, in addition to information pertaining to resources related to the Department’s website. The purpose for these meetings will be to provide more information about topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to address important questions impacting Child Care providers.

• Local Licensing Webinar Slides

Find important state guidance and other information related to COVID-19 arranged by topic. These documents are updated regularly.

All COVID-19 CCP PINs by Topic

• • PIN 22-15-CCP - Child Care Licensing Webinars
  • PIN 22-14-CCP - Live Virtual Orientation For Family Child Care Homes
  • Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
  • PIN 22-10-CCP - Updated Guidance for Child Care Providers Regarding Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
  • PIN 22-07-CCP - Updates to the California Department of Public Health Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs
  • Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
  • PIN 21-30-CCP - COVID-19 Testing Supplies for the Child Care Community
  • Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
  • PIN 21-23-CCP - Facility Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Survey Sent via Everbridge
  • Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
  • PIN 21-16-CCP - Facility Closure Survey
  • Translations: Español
  • PIN 21-14-CCP - Guidance for Applying for Child Care Licensure or Expanding Existing Operations for Previously Licensed Child Care Providers, Providers Who Have Provided Care Subject to a Waiver or License Exempt Status or Individuals Considering Providing Licensed Care.
  • PIN 21-09-CCP - Reminder For Providers To Update Contact Information With Child Care Licensing
  • PIN 21-06-CCP - COVID-19 Vaccines For The Child Care Sector
  • Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | فارسی | русский | عربي
  • PIN-21-03-CCP - Regulations For Single Center Licenses Will Be Delayed Due To Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • PIN-20-29-CCP - Resources For Child Care Providers Caring For School-Age Children
  • Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt
  • PIN-20-27-CCP - Air Quality In Child Care Settings During Wildfires
  • Translations: Español | 한국어 | 中文 | Tiếng Việt
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt
  • PIN 20-21-CCP - Providing Resources And Support For California's Immigrant Population
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt
  • PIN 20-18-CCP - Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Translations: 한국어 | Tiếng Việt | Español | 中文
  • PIN 20-17-CCP - Food and Drug Administration Safety Notice Regarding Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | 한국어 | Tiếng Việt
  • PIN 20-14-CCP - Resources to Support Social and Emotional Development of Children During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
  • Translations: 中文 | Español | Tiếng Việt
  • PIN 20-13-CCP - Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Testing Sites
  • PIN 20-10-CCP - Announcing a New Mobile-Friendly Web Application to Find Child Care Services
  • Translations: Español 
  • PIN 20-09-CCP - Everbridge Notifications Regarding Facility Status
  • Translations: Español 
  • PIN 20-07-CCP - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Talking Points From the Child Care Licensing Stakeholder Calls Held on March 17, 2020, and April 1, 2020

• Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • ACEs Aware: COVID-19 and Stress
  • A Message to California Health Care Providers About COVID-19 and Toxic Stress
  • California Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris: How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
• California Department of Social Services – Office of Child Abuse Prevention
  • The OCAP Buzz: Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Information and Resources
• California Coronavirus Response
  • Resources for Emotional Support and Well-Being
  • Navigating Stress Management with Kids
• Federal Resources
  • Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network
  • Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)