Resources
General Health and Safety Resources
City of Philadelphia FCCH Lead Testing Requirements (en Espanol)
COVID-19 Related Health and Safety Resources
Sample Strongly Encourage Vaccine Policy
Sample Mandatory Vaccine Policy
Updates on Face Covering (6.10.21)
All children two years and older, and staff must continue to wear face coverings to the extent possible during inside activities at child care while the Secretary of Health Order for Universal Face Coverings is in place. CLICK HERE for more information.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Resources and Guidance
Philadelphia Child Care Reporting Form for COVID Positive Cases
Child care and Early Childhood Education Centers Guidance UPDATED 1.08.21
Sample Letter to Parents-Child Symptom Notes
Sample Agreement for Parents at Reopening
[Video] Childcare and Early Childhood Education Centers Reopening Webinar June 2020: This webinar recording from June 25 is hosted by Dr. Stacey Kallem from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Learn about health and safety recommendations for childcare facilities operating during COVID-19.
[Video] Childcare and Early Education Guidelines During Covid-19 Safe Mode: The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) made a video demonstrating the guidance that childcare and early learning centers must follow when they reopen.
[Presentation] Safer at Home Guidelines for Childcare & Early Childhood Education Centers: These presentation slides from PDPH review the Safe Mode guidelines and provide additional context on childcare and COVID-19.
PA Health Alert Network: Updated Quarantine Recommendations for Persons Exposed to COVID-19 ISSUED 12.04.20
OCDEL Announcement C-20-12 COVID-19 Operational Guidance for Childcare Facilities UPDATED 4.14.21
OCDEL Announcement C-20-08-COVID-19 Operations for Licensed Child Care
Use Guidelines for Early Care and Education Protective Equipment and Materials
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Policy Lab FAQ - Reopening Child Care Doors Safely
CDC Communities, Schools, Workplace, & Event-Cleaning and Disinfecting
EPA -Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
ReOpening America Cleaning Disinfection Decision Tool
Morning Health Check COVID-19 4.2020
COVID-19 Related LearnERS Modules - LearnERS is an online learning and coaching framework based on the Environment Rating Scales and developed in partnership with Debby Cryer (co-author of the scales). Within the ECERS and ITERS Personal Care Routines subscales, there are three items that address best practices that can help stem the transmission of viral and bacterial infections. To help combat the spread of COVID-19, these online learning modules are available free to all early childhood professionals.
COVID-19 Business Operations Resources
OCDEL COVID-19 FAQ provides information for those within the child care setting relating to face coverings, COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan Template, child care employees returning from other states, and more.
Philadelphia Safer at Home reopening plan
Governor Wolf's phased reopening plan for PA
CDC Reopening Decision Tools for Child Care, Youth Programs, Camp, and Schools
CDC Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open
COVID-19 Reopening Assessment tool
COVID-19 Financial Impact Tracking tool
Where can I save money?
Surveys to help determine the return status of staff and families:
COVID-19 Current Family Survey
COVID-19 Wait List Family Survey
Template documents for reopening
Please feel free to use these templates and tailor to fit your program's policies and procedures.
COVID Entry Notice (for posting at the entrance of a facility)
Return to work COVID questionnaire
Welcome letter for parents & families
Potential exposure notification (for staff)
Potential exposure notification (for families)
FFCRA Small Business Exemption summary
FFCRA Small Business Exemption sample documentation
PA Key - Resources on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) for ECE programs and professionals. This includes all OCDEL announcements and recorded webinars.
FIRST UP COVID-19 Resources - A collection of resources about ECE Updates, fun activities parents can do with children, free meals for families who need them, unemployment compensation and advocacy updates, as well as resources for stress management.
PA Child Care Association (PACCA)
Also, please check PACCA's Facebook page for the most current and newsworthy updates
Your Part Time Controller (YPTC) COVID Resources - Information regarding the COVID crisis and new legislation that will affect nonprofits including applying for Paycheck Protection Program Loans (PPP).
Current COVID-19 Grant And Loan Applications
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
In order to reach the smallest businesses, SBA will offer PPP loans to businesses with fewer than 20 employees and sole proprietors only from Wednesday, February 24 through Wednesday, March 10, 2021.
Preparing for PPP Loan Forgiveness
Reinvestment Fund Philadelphia ECE Loan Fund
Child Care Design
Childcare Center Design Guide (July 2017)
ECE Business Research
Delivering Quality: Strengthening the Business Side of ECE
Early Childhood Education Fiscal Hub (February 2019)
COVID-19 Business Stabilization TA Exit Survey Results
Insight into the Business Practices of Child Care Providers in Philadelphia
Financial Management
Standard Chart of Accounts (Philadelphia)
Standard Chart of Accounts (Pennsylvania)
COVID-19 Financial Impact Tracking tool
Opportunities Exchange: Child Care Management Software FAQ
Opportunities Exchange: The Iron Triangle
Shared Services
Staffing: Recruitment and Training