Addressing infant formula shortage
Some families in North Carolina are facing challenges accessing infant formulas. These challenges are related to the February recall of certain Abbott infant formulas, the resulting increased demand for other brands of formula, and the lingering effects of supply issues … Read more
Due date for annual child care immunization report extended
The due date for the annual child care immunization report has been extended to February 1, 2021. Click here to read more about requirements for immunizations for children in child care and here to view the memo and get the … Read more
E-Newsletter, Issue 4, Volume 4: Coronavirus and COVID-19
Our latest newsletter is full of health, safety and screening information about Coronavirus, COVID-19 and how it affects childcare in North Carolina.
Daily Health Check Record
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
Flexibility in regulatory requirements for ITS-SIDS training
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
Sanitation procedures to control COVID-19 in child care
The NC Environmental Health Section of the Division of Public Health has a new web page where guidance can be found for controlling and preventing coronavirus / COVID-19, including a memo on Cleaning and Disinfecting Solutions and Procedures to control … Read more
NC 211 is available to help
The NC Department of Public Safety said today that “North Carolina 2-1-1 remains open to help people with things like food assistance, questions about rent and housing and other COVID-19 related questions and concerns.” NC 2-1-1 is an information … Read more
Update on the Spread of COVID-19, the Novel Coronavirus
The NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education and Division of Public Health released the following today, March 20th:
DCDEE Announces Flexibility in Policy and Regulatory Requirements
DCDEE Announces Flexibility in Policy and Regulatory Requirements The Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) appreciates all the hard work and continued sacrifices that NC’s child care facilities have made during the COVID-19 outbreak to serve families, fuel … Read more
COVID-19 guidance for child care settings in North Carolina
The NC Department of Health and Human Services has released Interim Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Guidance for Child Care Settings in North Carolina on March 16, 2019. Please read this guidance carefully. More information will be released as it becomes … Read more