Recommendations.pdf

The CDC provides interim guidance for child care programs to help them operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance includes recommendations for different phases of reopening, with restrictions and safety measures in place to minimize the risk of transmission. Key recommendations include:

Establishing communication with local authorities to determine mitigation levels
Protecting staff and children at higher risk for severe illness
Implementing social distancing measures, such as restricting group sizes and staggering arrival times
Promoting healthy hygiene practices, including hand washing and use of face coverings
Intensifying cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation
Limiting sharing of materials and supplies
Training staff on safety actions
Monitoring for signs and symptoms of COVID-19

The guidance is divided into three phases, with increasing levels of reopening and relaxation of restrictions. Phase 1 restricts child care to essential workers, Phase 2 expands to all children with enhanced social distancing measures, and Phase 3 allows for full reopening with continued social distancing measures.