COVID-19 Guidance and Resources

COVID-19 Guidance for Early Learning and Care Programs

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Main Web Page

The Early Learning and Care Division (ELCD) has established a dedicated email address to receive public inquiries related to ELCD programs and emergency concerns: ELCDEmergency@cde.ca.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions for Early Learning and Care Programs (Updated 28-May-2020)

Management Bulletins

The Early Learning and Care Division has created Management Bulletins (MB) to provide guidance and directives to early learning and care contractors during the COVID-19 pandemic:

• MB 20-11 COVID-19 Guidance: Emergency Closures
• MB 20-10 COVID-19 Guidance regarding Family Child Care Home Education Networks
• MB 20-09 COVID-19 Guidance on Program Self Evaluation, Contract Monitoring, and Program Quality Requirements
  • Please see the following associated webpage:
    • Early Learning and Care Resources for Family Engagement and Professional Development (DOCX)
    • Early Learning and Care Resources for Family Engagement and Professional Development
• MB 20-08(a) (Updated 22-May-2020) COVID-19 Guidance on Procurement and Audits
• MB 20-07 COVID-19 Guidance to California Resource and Referral Programs and Local Planning Councils
• MB 20-06 COVID-19 Guidance regarding Emergency Childcare Services for Essential Workers and At-Risk Populations
  • Please see the following associated forms:
    • COVID-19 Self-Certification Form (PDF)
    • COVID-19 2020 Confidential Application for Emergency Childcare Services (PDF)
    • COVID-19 Temporary Waiver Request (PDF)
• PIN 20-06-CCP (PDF) Social and Physical Distancing Guidance and Healthy Practices for Child Care Facilities in Response to the Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic written in collaboration with the California Department Education
• MB 20-05 COVID-19 Guidance on Temporary Waiver of Family Fees
• MB 20-04 COVID-19 Guidance on Apportionment, Attendance, and Reporting Requirements

Webinars

• May 1 Webinar Slides: MB 20-11 (PPTX)
• April 24 Webinar Slides: MB 20-09 and MB 20-10 (PPTX)
• April 23 Webinar Slides: MB 20-07 (PPTX)
• April 15 Webinar Video: MB 20-06
• April 1 Webinar Slides: MB 20-04 and MB 20-05 (PPTX)

Other Resources

• Updated Apportionment Guidance to Resource and Referral (R&R) Program Contractors (Dated 07-May-2020)
  Note: The purpose of this guidance is to revise certain content from the original guidance letter dated April 29, 2020
• Apportionment Letter to Resource and Referral (R&R) Program Contractors (Dated 29-April-2020)
  • Cleaning and Supplies for Child Care Providers (CSPP) Self-Certification Form (PDF)
  • Resource and Referral (R&R) Supply Tracking Log (XLSX)

Guidance for State of Emergency Situations (March 2020)

In addition to Management Bulletins, the ELCD will continue to release guidance and answers to frequently asked questions below.

The California Department of Education (CDE) is following the guidance of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and directives from the Administration. For the latest information, please go to the CDPH News Releases 2020 Page and the CDPH COVID-19 Updates Page .

The ELCD continues to recommend programs consult with local county public health authorities when making decisions that impact families. In addition, the ELCD recommends programs consult closure guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (PDF).

Helpful Links

California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Provider Information Notices (PINs)

California Department of Education (CDE) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Guidance for schools regarding the Coronavirus (PDF)

California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (CCCRRN)

Local Planning Council (LPC) Contact Page

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Responsive Early Education for Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness (PDF)