COVID-19 Resources for Early Childhood Programs

• NYS Masking Requirements in Child Care Programs

• English Update from NYS Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) 3/1/2022
• Spanish Update from NYS Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) 3/1/2022

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC information around school and community guidance. 

• NYS Department of Health (DOH)

Updated information and resources on the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic

• NYS Office of Children and Family Services

Current NYS news and resources on services for children and families

• Child Care Aware of America

News and resources for Child Care Resource and Referral agencies and programs

• New York State specific information

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

NAEYC shares resources to support out nations child care and early learning programs including educators, families, and children

• Head Start

• Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) COVID-19 Information
• National Head Start information about health, program management, food and nutrition, and general resources

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• First Five Years Fund

Small Business Administration (SBA) loans immediately available to child care providers

• Regional Educational Laboratory Program

A series of evidence-based resources and guidance about teaching and learning in a remote environment, as well as other considerations brought by the pandemic.

• Early Care and Learning Council

The early care and learning council provides resources, news and updates to programs and practitioners

• Hunger Solutions NY

Updates on Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs