Early Learning and Care COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources and 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.

FY 2020-21 FAQs for ELC Programs (Updated 23-Nov-2020)

FY 2019-20 FAQs for ELC Programs (Updated 16-Jun-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 20-14 Guidance Regarding the Temporary Extension of Emergency Childcare Services, Transition into Ongoing Childcare Services, and Assessment of Family Fees 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(a) (Updated 05-Jun-2020) COVID-19 Guidance on Apportionment, Attendance, and Reporting Requirements

Webinars

• November 20 COVID-19 Webinar
  • November 20 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• November 6 COVID-19 Webinar
  • November 6 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• October 26 COVID-19 Webinar
  • October 26 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• October 16 COVID-19 Webinar
  • October 16 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• October 9 COVID-19 Webinar
  • October 9 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• September 25 COVID-19 Webinar
  • September 25 Webinar Recording (Video; 1:00:59)
  • September 25 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• September 18 COVID-19 Webinar
  • September 18 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• September 11 COVID-19 Webinar
  • September 11 Webinar Recording (Video; 1:00:35)
  • September 11 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• September 4 COVID-19 Webinar
  • September 4 Webinar Recording (Video; 1:01:37)
  • September 4 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• August 28 COVID-19 Webinar
  • August 28 Webinar Recording (Video; 1:01:25)
  • August 28 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• August 21 COVID-19 Webinar
  • August 21 Webinar Recording (Video; 56:56)
  • August 21 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• August 14 COVID-19 Webinar
  • August 14 Webinar Recording (Video; 58:38)
    
  • August 14 Webinar Slides (PPTX)
• 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 (Video; 42:22)
• 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-Apr-2020)
  • Cleaning and Supplies for Child Care Providers (CSPP) Self-Certification Form (PDF)
  • Resource and Referral (R&R) Supply Tracking Log (XLSX) Please submit the Supply Tracking Log to ELCDEmergency@cde.ca.gov.
• If you have questions regarding the CSPP funding, please contact your county's R&R for further assistance. The R&R contact information can be found on the CDE R&R Agency List Web Page.

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) Office of Tribal Affairs COVID-19 Information

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)