staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. PDF This document has been archived. Please refer to PA-HAN-656 for updated Early childhood education (ECE) guidance - City of Philadelphia Learn more about why, when, and how to wear a mask (PDF). When a case of COVID-19 is identified in a school setting, schools should work with the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) or their county or municipal health department (CMHD) to report aggregate case information and complete contact tracing for individuals diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19. isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19, implementation of diagnostic COVID-19 testing programs. Other mitigation strategies such as physical distancing or universal masking are not being implemented or adhered to. The Bureau of Certification Services is responsible for the regulation of all child care centers, group day care homes and family day care homes in Pennsylvania. Staff and students diagnosed with COVID-19 must isolate for 5 days and then can return to school, but must wear a high quality (N95, KN95, or KF94) mask consistently during days 6-10 and must eat in a designated area separate from others. The detailed guidance is categorized by the following key practices: Vaccination, including booster shots, remains the best strategy to protect students and staff and the community and reduce interruptions in learning. Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) MAIN PHONE: 1-844-569-7253 (toll free) By developing an . Strongly encouraging universal and correct use of face masks when indoors for all staff and students 2 years of age and older: when staff and students return from 5-day isolation and masking is strictly required on days 6-10. for 10 days when staff and students are exposed. Checking that the external air inlet duct is not blocked and that it is at least 15 feet from persons. This content was last updated on October 4, 2022. CDC Guidance and Information - Pennsylvania Department of Education The following is a plain-language summary of rules during the COVID-19 emergency. This includes safely opening doors and windows in classrooms, common areas, and on busses, to create greater air flow. If using the nurses office, this area should be at least six feet apart from where other children or staff use the nurses office. Some children have different abilities or neurodivergences that make it impossible for them to tolerate masking. To stay up-to-date,subscribe to the PA Early Ed News. Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultation. New CDC quarantine guidelines for COVID exposure | khou.com Regardless of vaccination status, individuals two and older must wear a face covering while in school Quarantine: Separates and restricts the movement of an individual who was exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. Southeast North and Southeast South Region 800-346-2929. Because these children cannot mask, they will need to be tested. To assist child care providers with continued compliance with these requirements, OCDEL has when transmission levels are medium or high in the community and masks are recommended. (reps) conducting inspections or complaint investigations will cite child care facilities operating out of Any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 should isolate. If it can be adjusted, the system should be set to provide at least 6 air exchanges per hour if possible or the maximum possible setting. Certified Child Care Providers; includes all child care providers licensed by the Department of Human Services. Pa. Code 3270.14, 3270.21, 3280.14, 3280.20, and 3290.18, all pertaining to compliance with CDCs vaccines schedule at-a-glance (PDF). * Testing is recommended but not required. Schools guidance (K-12) | Programs and initiatives Sunset: Sept. 30, 2021, ELRC 20-#14:Keystone STARS Designation Process for FY 2020-2021 September 1, 2020, ELRC 20-#13:Updates to the Child Care Works School-Age Blended Rate Payment Policy for the 2020-21 School Year feet from all other individuals. As OCDEL identifies updates to the CDC guidance, the weekly Certification RECAP will be used to flag new information for providers. staff. Those individual cases who cannot maskbecause they are under 2 years of age or have a medical condition which prevents them from maskingor are unwilling to mask must isolate for a full 10 days. Schools do not need, and should not require, a quarantine order to take this action to protect the health and safety of students and staff. The Order requires individuals to wear a "face covering." General Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Recorded Webinars for Child Care Providers Maximizing the amount of outside air circulated by the system. Race Matters Staff who develop symptoms of COVID-19 should immediately be sent home. Other browsers are not recommended. The CDC continues to support implementation of diagnostic COVID-19 testing programs in schools and supports and encourages program participation among parents and staff regardless of community transmission level or vaccination status. PA-HAN 619 for additional information on isolation periods. ECEs should expect a response from the Pediatric Partnerships team for completed surveys in the case of missing or incomplete information, need for further investigation, or to facilitate and intervention in the form of testing. or not it is known to be of a communicable supports that mask wearing has no significant adverse health effects for wearers. Schools and ECE programs should monitor and reinforce these behaviors, especially duringkey times in the day (for example, before and after eating, after using the restroom, and after recess) and should also provide adequate handwashing supplies, including soap and water. disease or an outbreak of an unusualillness that represents a public health Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can also be used. Access This exception certified child care facilities as well as provide clarification of ongoing reporting requirements related On behalf of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), the Pennsylvania Key has compiled a list of resources for Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs and professionals impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Pennsylvania. EMAIL: info@pakeys.org. Schools within a CMHD jurisdiction should work with their local health department when responding to cases of COVID-19 in a school setting. drinking, playing an instrument that would be obstructed by the face covering; or, Participating in high intensity aerobic or anerobic activities, including during a physical PDF Purpose Background Discussion - the Pennsylvania Key This includes safely opening doors and windows in classrooms, common areas, and on busses, to create greater air flow. PA-HAN 619 for additional information on quarantine periods. Sunset: Sept. 30, 202, ELRC Policy Announcement 21 #06: Restoring Child Care Works Invoicing, Attendance, and Payment Policies Sunset: Sept. 30, 2021, Announcement ELRC21 #05: Keystone STARS During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sunset: July 1, 2022, Announcement20-18:Keystone STARS Designation Maintenance for Facilities Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19 Overview of COVID-19 Quarantine for K-12 Schools, Responding to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools: Resources for School Administrators, Professional Standards and Practices Commission, Report positive cases of COVID-19 to DOH for case investigation, contact tracing, and issuance of quarantine and/or isolation orders; and. COVID-19 continues to impact Pennsylvania, including a new variant, B.1.617.2 (Delta). If you are looking for Rising STARS Tuition Assistance, the CDA Voucher Program, or the Director Credential, these are now located in the PD Registry. Next Steps Child care providers must: Read this Announcement and share with appropriate staff. Child care OCDEL Releases Updated Child Care Guidelines During COVID-19 | June 28, 2021 Staff and students diagnosed with COVID-19 must isolate for 5 days and then can return to school, but must wear a high quality (N95, KN95, or KF94) mask consistently during days 6-10 and must eat in a designated area separate from others. Facilities who do not have access to the COVID Data In order to best meet our community's diverse needs, we have created a set of baseline or minimum recommendations based on guidelines from the Health Department, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Pennsylvania Department of Education that serve as best practices within the school setting for mitigating the risk of Early Learning Standards Maximizing the amount of outside air circulated by the system. If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, they must begin isolation immediately. distancing and increased ventilation, become even more essential to protect students, teachers, and PDF Ocdel Covid-19 Faq Training students in proper hand washing techniques will help curb the spread of COVID-19 and other highly transmissible diseases in the classroom. Responding to a COVID-19 Outbreak in Schools. Provider Self Service these are now located in the PD Registry. Double masking with a cloth mask over a surgical mask or, if preferred, a well-fitted KN95, KF94, or N95 mask is more protective than a single cloth or surgical mask. Encourage staff and parents to talk to their own and their childrens physicians about their individual risk factors for COVID-19 and the risks of working at or attending ECE. threat to the health or safety of the children, A facility person who knows of a Early Learning Investment Commission (ELIC) Copyright 2018 THE PENNSYLVANIA KEY ~ All Rights Reserved, CERTIFICATION INSPECTION INSTRUMENT (CII), INFANT/EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH (IECMH), PROMOTING INCLUSION & REDUCING EXPULSION AND SUSPENSION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (PDOs), BRIGHT START, BRIGHT KIDS, BRIGHT FUTURE ENEWS AND ARCHIVE, PENNSYLVANIA QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (PQAS), PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND COMPETENCIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) PROFESSIONALS & PROGRAM DIRECTOR RESOURCES, PQAS INSTRUCTORS & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS (PLOs) RESOURCES, LETS TALK QUALITY: PROGRAM QUALITY IN PENNSYLVANIA BLOG, CDC Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Operating ECE Programs, updated information for COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs. Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) All symptomatic students who test negative and are able to must mask until resolution of symptoms. Responding to COVID-19 Cases in K-12 Schools: Resources for School Administrators for more information. This information must immediately be reported to your Certification Representative Isolation: Separates an individual who is sick with a contagious disease from people who are not sick. Read CDCs full guidance for isolation and quarantine. Other browsers are not recommended. We recommend building a safety net with other strategies in the classroom, including masking and vaccination of staff, ventilation and increasing space between individuals. Read more about staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines. masks, many entities are not following the CDCs recommendations. By aligning with the CDCs latest guidance and eliminating quarantine (see Exposures below for details), we can keep children in school and learning and let parents and caregivers stay at work. If possible, use screens or curtains to create a barrier between individuals who are ill and in nurses office. It does not replace the need to follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. For medical advice, call your healthcare provider. Parents and guardians must monitor younger children. Anyone at high risk for severe illnessshould consider wearing a mask indoors in public and takingadditional precautions. HEALTH & SAFETY : FINANCIAL: MANAGEMENT: OCDEL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine - Check to see if you are eligible and find a vaccine provider (PA DOH Website) UPDATED 1-6-2022 COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs UPDATED 11-16-2021 CDC Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open (7-23-2020) printable version For more information on staying home when sick with COVID-19, including recommendations for isolation and mask use for people who test positive or who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19, seeisolation and precautions for people with COVID-19. Early Learning Standards Healthcare professionals should see Ending Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19. Anyone who cannot mask can test at regular intervals (every other day) for 10 days. Once isolation has finished, and if they are able to mask, individuals must wear a high-quality (N95 or KN95) mask in school through day 10. outdoors. wear a face covering while indoors in a school entity. If an individual is communicating or seeking to communicate with someone who is hearingimpaired or has another disability, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for Anyone with symptoms who has not yet received their test result yet should also stay at home. Strongly encouraging universal and correct use of face masks when indoors for all staff and students 2 years of age and older: when staff and students return from 5-day isolation and masking is strictly required on days 6-10. for 10 days when staff and students are exposed. Health, the Department of Education and For guidance on pediatric common clinical scenarios, visit Resources for schools and early childhood education and look under Supplemental Guidance. People are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, like the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, like Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine. When the COVID-19 community transmission level is high, people at risk for getting very sick with COVID-19 should wear masks or respirators that provide greater protection, such as N95s or KN95s. Issued: August 31, 2021; Effective: September 7, 2021; Sunset: December 10, 2021. Please enable scripts and reload this page. or the appropriate Regional Office which can be found here. See afull list of COVID-19 symptoms. If the person with COVID-19 cannot fully isolate, the household contacts who are either unvaccinated or have not received all the recommended doses should quarantine for an additional 5 days AFTER the person with COVID-19 is released from isolation. Use survey tool to report aggregate cases and close contacts to DOH on a weekly basis. Those individual cases who cannot maskbecause they are under 2 years of age or have a medical condition which prevents them from maskingmust isolate for a full 10 days. This 22-23 school year, the Health Department will be providing rapid at-home COVID-19 test kits, point-of-care test kits, masks, and other resources for early childhood education center communities, including staff and families. What to know about the CDC's new Covid-19 quarantine guidelines - CNN household member (of a GCCH or FCCH). Both are free for download. Sunset: Sept. 30, 2021, Announcement C-20-11:Non-Licensed Part-Day School Age Child Care (SACC) Program or Learning Pod Notification of Operation If it can be adjusted, the system should be set to provide at least 6 air exchanges per hour if possible or the maximum possible setting. COVID-19 Guidance and Prevention for Individuals and the Community - Mississippi State Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance and Prevention for Individuals and the Community Updated May 2022 COVID-19 testing, vaccination and booster appointments: 855-767-0170 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) Search COVID-19 topics: Preventive Steps by County equipment or execute a task as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace Environmental Resources, the Department If possible, use screens or curtains to create a barrier between individuals who are ill and in the nurses office. If wearing a face covering would either cause a medical condition, or exacerbate an existing For those who wear a single mask, a surgical mask is preferred instead of a cloth mask alone. when transmission levels are medium or high in the community and masks are recommended. COVID-19 - Pennsylvania Child Care Association If test results are negative, they must continue to mask for full 10-day period. To support This CDC guidance is meant to supplementnot replaceany federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations. Staff should practice hand hygiene before and after preparing food and drinks and before and after any medication administration. Incorporate more consistent use of hyperlinks for "reusable elements" (e.g., quarantine period, definition of close contact) that are featured in numerous guidance documents, in order to assure more systematic updating of all guidance that relies on such concepts which themselves are occasionally updated. Although the "close contact" definition is generally 15 consecutive minutes, there are circumstances where 15 cumulative minutes, or less than 15 minutes, may be used. Check out the resources. on the effectiveness of mask wearing, including citations and published research, can be found on To preserve safe in-person learning to the greatest extent possible, DOH staff will work with schools to determine if a closure is necessary and if so, the appropriate closure length, with a maximum 14-day recommendation for full incubation period. The Certification Bureau receives inquiries regarding a variety of topics, including: The requirements and process for opening a child care facility. The definition of school entity in the Order Close Contact: A person who was within six feet of an infected person for 15 consecutive minutes starting from two days before illness onset (or for asymptomatic infected people, two days prior to positive test collection) until the time the infected person is isolated. For medical advice, call your healthcare provider. Make sure you have all the vaccines you are eligible for atCDCs vaccines schedule at-a-glance (PDF). If 10% of a schools population is positive, contact the Health Department at (215) 685-5488 OR email covid.schools@phila.gov for further guidance on response, access to outbreak testing, or possible pauses to in-person learning. these are now located in the PD Registry. If they need to be picked up, they must wait in the designated isolation room or area while waiting and must wear a high quality (N95, KN95, or KF94) mask. Prevention is our best option: get vaccinated, get boosted, wear a mask in public indoor settings in . For those who wear a single mask, a surgical mask is preferred instead of a cloth mask alone. to COVID-19. Data Tool and reporting to child care certification staff and informing parents of suspected outbreaks. Epidemiological links between cases are considered in the process of determining outbreaks. The decision to close for any length of time remains a local decision. For additional information on quarantine, please access Anyone with symptoms who has not yet received their test result yet should also stay at home. The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) (a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services) is focused on creating opportunities for the commonwealth's youngest citizens to develop and learn to their fullest potential. The Health Department has developed a COVID-19 sample screening tool. The Health Department has developed a COVID-19 sample screening tool. education class in a well-ventilat. The https:// in the address bar means your information is encrypted and can not be accessed by anyone else Schools and ECEs should take advantage of all ventilation strategies available to them especially when transmission in the community is high or there is an outbreak in the school. Obsolete: December 10, 2021, Announcement C-20-04:Suspension of Regulatory Requirementsfor Certified Child Care Facilities Duringthe COVID-19 PandemicSunset: Sept. 30, 2021, Announcement C-21-05: Obsolete Certification Announcements for Certified Child Care Providers Were always working to improve phila.gov. Schools may use other criteria to determine if a suspension of in-person learning is necessary for their local school community. communicable and noncommunicable Individuals who have been exposed and are able to mask no longer need to quarantine but are required to mask for 10 days following the exposure. Reporting COVID-19 cases to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health can be done by completing a REDCap Pediatric Survey. There are many opportunities for vaccination in Philadelphia. CDC Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Operating ECE Programs In order to continue supporting child care providers through the closures and reopenings resulting from COVID-19, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) announced that all policies and procedures identified in ELRC Announcement 20-17 will continue. Individual cases who cannot mask because they are under 2 years old or for medical reasons, must isolate for 10 days. Cmo Hablar con los Nios Acerca del COVID-19? Encouraging the wider school community to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition to this guide, schools may refer to CDC's
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