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Dear Providers,

Executive Order 35-20 issued May 6, 2020 requires all staff at Child Care Centers licensed by the WV DHHR Bureau for Children and Families pursuant to 78 CSR 1 (the regulations for Child Care Centers) to be tested for COVID-19. 

All currently operating Critical Child Care sites have 10 days from the date of the Executive Order – May 6, 2020 to complete the testing requirements.

M E M O R A N D U M

To: Child Care Providers & Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
From: Diana Gillispie, Child Care Policy Specialist
Date: May 7, 2020
Re: WV Strong – The Comeback

As we move through the process of re-opening child care services in WV, we must remain vigilant with our consideration for essential workers who are eligible for Critical Child Care. Applicants who are determined to be essential workers will continue to be eligible for critical child care as long as funding allows.

During this difficult time, we know we are all facing challenges that seem daunting and for which we may feel unprepared. But there are people that rely on us - in some cases, both our children and our parents are looking to us for assurance, support, and guidance during these uncertain times. In addition, we need to take care of ourselves, so that we can be there for them.

Family Child Care Facilities Currently Operating as Critical Care Sites:

Testing: As of April 24,2020, the Governor required all family child care facility staff to obtain COVID-19 testing. Please find attached a memorandum requiring testing for family child care facilities who are currently operating as Critical Care sites and those family child care facility providers who intend to reopen. The attached memorandum includes directions, testing site information and contact information for providers who have questions or need clarification.

CDC Guidelines: The Bureau for Public Health requires all currently operating family child care facilities operating as critical care sites and those family child care facilities intending to reopen to adhere to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. There is both a signature form, checklist and contact information for providers who have questions or need clarification.

Family Child Care Homes Currently Operating as Critical Care Sites:

Testing: At this time, family child care homes are not participating in the COVID-19 testing for child care providers.

CDC Guidelines: The Bureau for Public Health requires all currently operating family child care homes operating as critical care sites and those family child care homes intending to reopen to adhere to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. There is both a signature form, checklist and contact information for providers who have questions or need clarification.

Family Child Care Facilities and Homes Planning to Re-Open as Critical Care Sites:

Testing for FCC Facilities Only: As of April 24,2020, the Governor required all family child care facility staff to obtain COVID-19 testing. Please find attached a memorandum requiring testing for family child care facilities who are currently operating as Critical Care sites and those family child care facility providers who intend to reopen. The attached memorandum includes directions, testing site information and contact information for providers who have questions or need clarification.

CDC Guidelines: For family child care homes and facilities that are currently closed, the attached Guidance form, Checklist, and Memorandum will need to be completed (along with the Critical Care Site Registration Form) and submitted to your local health department for facilities and to the Regulatory Specialist for homes prior to re-opening.

Thank You,

Melanie Clark Michelle Platt
Program Manager I Interim Program Manager II
Family Child Care Regulatory Child Care Regulation

Attachments

Memo Childcare Provider Testing -- FINAL 04.29.2020

Child Care Checklist - FINAL 04.29.2020

Child Care Checklist Form FINAL 04.29.2020

Dear Child Care Provider,

On April 24, 2020 Governor Jim Justice announced that all child care staff must be tested for COVID-19 as facilities begin to reopen. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health has recommendations to obtain COvID-19 testing. Details can be found in the attached memo.

Thank You,

Todd McDaniel Michelle Platt
Program Manager I Interim Program Manager II
Child Care Licensing Child Care Regulation

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