Vaccine Requirement for Child Care and Early Learning Providers

On August 18, 2021, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee announced a requirement that all child care and early learning staff be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 18, 2021. The requirement also includes those who are working in K-12 public, private and charter schools. According to the announcement:  

• Licensed, certified and contracted early learning and childcare programs
• License-exempt early learning, childcare and youth-development programs
• Contractors (coaches, volunteers, trainers, etc.)

 
Still have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines? Here are a few helpful resources:

• Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
• COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
• Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19
• COVID-19 Vaccine Safety: What to Know
• Vaccine Information Resources in other languages can be found here.

For information on where to get a vaccine, visit the Snohomish Health District website.

Additionally, the indoor mask mandate has been expanded to include all individuals age 5 and up regardless of vaccination status. 

You can read the full announcement from the Governor's office here.

The number of cases of COVID-19 in Snohomish County continues to increase. You can find the current case counts here. Continue to take all of the layered precautions outlined in the child care COVID-19 guidance.