COVID-19 Guidance for Early Education
COVID-19 Resource and Guidance Management Bulletins, Emergency Situations, and helpful links for Early Education programs.Coronavirus (COVID-19) Main Web Page
Webinars
| Date | Title | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| September 17, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Webinar | September 17 Webinar Slides(PPTX) September 17 Webinar Recording
|
| August 13, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| May 21, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| April 30, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| April 16, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| Apirl 5, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| March 19, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| March 5, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
February 19, 2021 |
COVID-19 Webinar | |
| February 5, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| January 19, 2021 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| December 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| December 4, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| November 6, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| October 26, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| October 16, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | October 16 Webinar Slides (PPTX) |
| October 9, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | October 9 Webinar Slides (PPTX) |
| September 25, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| September 18, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | September 18 Webinar Slides (PPTX) |
| September 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| September 4, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| August 28, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| August 21, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| August 14, 2020 | COVID-19 Webinar | |
| April 23, 2020 | Management Bulletin (MB) 20-07 | MB 20-07 Webinar Slides (PPTX) |
| April 15, 2020 | Management Bulletin (MB) 20-06 | MB 20-06 Webinar Recording
 (Video; 42:22) |
Resources
- Environment Self-Certification During a Pandemic (PDF)
Note: The purpose of this guidance is to revise certain content from the original guidance letter dated April 29, 2020
Management Bulletins
All Management Bulletins (MB) relating to Covid-19 are located on the Early Education Management Bulletin web page.
Guidance for State of Emergency Situations (March 2020)
In addition to Management Bulletins (MB), watch for continued release of 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 CDE continues to recommend programs consult with local county public health authorities when making decisions that impact families.
Helpful Links
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Office of Tribal Affairs COVID-19 Information
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Provider Information Notices (PINs)
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (CCCRRN)
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Responsive Early Education for Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness (PDF)
Email Guidance
September 2021
| Date Sent | Title |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2021 | Application for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Stabilization Funding |
March 2021
February 2021
| Date Sent | Title |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2021 | Hazardous Pay and Stipends for Employees funded with Early Learning and Care Contracts |
November 2020
| Date Sent | Title |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2020 | Interim Guidance on the Distribution of New Federal Funds to Support State-Subsidized Childcare and Updates on Pending Allocations |
October 2020
| Date Sent | Title |
|---|---|
| October 5, 2020 | Information on Revised Cohort Guidance Released by the California Department of Public Health |
September 2020
| Date Sent | Title |
|---|---|
| September 25, 2020 | Guidance for Completing the Desired Results Developmental Profile for Fiscal Year 2020–21 |
| September 21, 2020 | |
| September 15, 2020 | Interim Guidance for Collecting Family Fees in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020–21 |
| September 4, 2020 | Connecting During COVID-19: Supporting You Supporting Others-Building Resilience Through Relationships |
August 2020
| Date Sent | Title |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2020 | Information on Revised August Budget Trailer Bill (Senate Bill 820) |
| August 21, 2020 | Guidance Regarding Requirements for Reopening Reimbursement, and Distance Learning for Direct Service |
| August 7, 2020 | Guidance on Parent Signatures on Monthly Attendance Records |
July 2020
| Date Sent | Title |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2020 | Additional Information Regarding Essential Protective Gear and Supplies |
| July 28, 2020 | Upcoming Guidance and Family Fees |
| July 19, 2020 | Reopening for Direct Contract Programs |
| July 9, 2020 | Distribution of Essential Protective Gear and Cleaning Supplies |