Updated Guidance about COVID 19 for Child Care, Early Learning and School Age Programs

             
               Below you will find links to the most current guidelines for child care and school age program directors and staff.  Please read these documents carefully as information has changed since our last health alert release last week. 
Snohomish Health District continues to recommend keeping children at home when possible. Child Care and School Age Care programs play a crucial role in ensuring that those who cannot work remotely still have a safe place for their children. 

• Revised Child Care and Early Learning Guidance During COVID 19 Outbreak 
• School Age Care Guidance During COVID 19 Outbreak
• WA Department of Health Child Care Resources and Recommendations 
• Snohomish Health District - Novel Coronavirus 2019 website 

Additional Information Related to Child Care Operations:

• Employment Security Department: https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19
• Department of Children Youth and Families: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/coronavirus-covid-19
• Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction: https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/press-releases/novel-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-resources

For child care questions, contact the Snohomish Health District Child Care Health Outreach Program at childcarehealth@snohd.org or 425.252.5415. 
For COVID 19 questions related to exposure contact the CD Line: 425-339-5278