PARENT MEMO
March 25, 2020
Re: COVID-19 Update
On March 23, 2020, Governor Brown issued an executive order that requires all licensed child care facilities to close from March 25, 2020, through April 28, 2020. However, licensed facilities may seek permission from the Office of Child Care (OCC) to operate as an Emergency Child Care Facility if they meet certain requirements in addition to any currently applicable regulations. These requirements include:
ABC Huskies Child Care continues to provide child care services and has submitted an application to operate as an Emergency Child Care Facility. We believe that should be approved very soon. We are currently providing care for nine (9) children which is within the required group size but random drop-ins will not be allowed. To limit foot traffic into the day care facility, staff members will limit sharing hours and the sign-in/sign-out table and cubbies for parents has been moved next to the door so parents do not need to enter the building. Disinfecting wipes are also available at the door.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Director Mika Von Ahn at 541-442-5024 and know that we will do our utmost to keep ABC Huskies Child Care a safe and healthy environment for your child.
Thank you!!
Sherman County Child Care Foundation
Board of Directors
Gail Macnab, Carrie Kaseberg, Melva Thomas
Re: COVID-19 Update
On March 23, 2020, Governor Brown issued an executive order that requires all licensed child care facilities to close from March 25, 2020, through April 28, 2020. However, licensed facilities may seek permission from the Office of Child Care (OCC) to operate as an Emergency Child Care Facility if they meet certain requirements in addition to any currently applicable regulations. These requirements include:
- Child Care Facilities Must Limit Group Size to a Maximum of 10 Children
- Child Care Facilities Must Prioritize Providing Care for Certain Categories of Workers
- First Priority Level: First Responders, Emergency Workers, and Health Care Professionals
- Second Priority Level: Critical Operations Staff and Essential Personnel as detailed in the Homeland Security Guidance which includes telecommunications, information technology systems, defense, food and agriculture, transportation and logistics, energy, water and wastewater, law enforcement, and public works.
- If the Child Care facility is at capacity and is asked to care for the child of essential workforce, families who have others options for care should be asked to give that slot to someone who needs it during this state of emergency.
ABC Huskies Child Care continues to provide child care services and has submitted an application to operate as an Emergency Child Care Facility. We believe that should be approved very soon. We are currently providing care for nine (9) children which is within the required group size but random drop-ins will not be allowed. To limit foot traffic into the day care facility, staff members will limit sharing hours and the sign-in/sign-out table and cubbies for parents has been moved next to the door so parents do not need to enter the building. Disinfecting wipes are also available at the door.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Director Mika Von Ahn at 541-442-5024 and know that we will do our utmost to keep ABC Huskies Child Care a safe and healthy environment for your child.
Thank you!!
Sherman County Child Care Foundation
Board of Directors
Gail Macnab, Carrie Kaseberg, Melva Thomas