To issue clarification regarding health and safety compliance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to licensed child care providers and child care certification representatives employed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) who conduct monitoring visits and complaint investigations.
Guidance has been provided for the operation of child care in Pennsylvania during COVID-19. Beginning March 25, 2020, communications and updates were provided directly through the Certification listserv as well as being publicly posted on the DHS Resources for Providers webpage. The primary directive has been in order to continue to operate or reopen, child care providers must follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance for Child Care That Remain Open (CDC Guidance).
As child care programs have continued to operate or are planning to reopen, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has received requests for clarification regarding the expectations for compliance with the CDC guidelines. This announcement serves to further clarify OCDEL’s expectations for compliance with the CDC guidelines, compliance with applicable regulations and Executive Orders issued by the Governor or Secretary of Department of Health.
Child Care Facility Operators and Staff:
Child Care Certification Representatives: