New Resource Page: COVID-19

​The health and safety of our early childhood community and partners is our highest priority. In light of the evolving health and economic crisis and the uncertainty of what this fall will bring for in-person gatherings, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the in-person WECA Early Childhood Conference that was to be held in October 2020.

This guidance is for programs that meet the size threshold established in EO #6, that elect to continue operating, to understand how to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within their facilities and among their workforce. It also aims to help programs react quickly should a case be identified. The guidance includes considerations to help administrators plan for the continuity of caring for children.  It is important that all programs currently operating provide the same level of care and health precautions for staff and children. As you move forward with this work, you must establish communication with your DCF licensor to notify them of any and all plans you have to provide emergency care.