Skip to main content

COVID-19 Exclusion Flowchart

April 24, 2020

This post was updated 5/11/2020. Please contact your Child Care Health Consultant for the latest flowchart, as guidance may vary from county to county. Visit the NC DHHS website for details about COVID-19 symptoms, and information about minimum self-isolation and quarantine … Read more

Recent COVID-19 Updates

April 14, 2020

Now available are recorded COVID-19 webinars held by DCDEE for child care providers during the week of March 29, 2020. The webinars included discussions on Emergency Child Care Provider Application, available financial assistance information and health, safety and screening guidelines. … Read more

Daily Health Check Record

March 31, 2020

To assist child care facilities in keeping track of Daily Health Checks, we have created a Daily Health Check record that is now available for download. For more information about limiting the spread of COVID-19, read about: Screening criteria to … Read more

Updated guidance from CDC on cleaning and disinfecting

March 29, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control has updated their guidance for cleaning and disinfecting schools, child care and other community facilities on March 26th. The new guidance covers: Updated guidance for cleaning and disinfection of soft (porous) surfaces Updated links to … Read more

Stay at Home Order for North Carolina

March 27, 2020

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has issued a Stay at Home order for North Carolina, effective Monday, March 30th at 5 pm until April 29th, 2020 Read the Executive Order in full and see the Frequently Asked Questions. Child care … Read more

Flexibility in regulatory requirements for ITS-SIDS training

March 27, 2020

During the current state of emergency, many early educators might be getting close to their expiration date for the ITS-SIDS training. Please be aware that DCDEE has released the following guidance allowing Flexibility in Policy and Regulatory Requirements during COVID-19: … Read more

Thermometers and temperature taking

March 27, 2020

According to guidance from DCDEE, only children and staff who are needed to maintain ratio should be in classrooms. In order to limit the chance of COVID-19 spread: Have parents drop off children outside the classroom. Staff should meet children … Read more