Dear Platte County Child Care Providers,

We know this is a challenging time filled with questions and uncertainty. We are grateful for the essential public services you provide. Many of you are at different stages implementing COVID guidelines. Some have remained open, adapting plans as you go, while others are creating plans to reopen. Remember, we can and we will get through this together. Please see our list of resources below. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.

Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) FAQ’s

https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/pdf/faqs-child-care-re-opening-after-covid.pdf

The guidance in this document is based on information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website and is based on what is currently known about the spread and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Please note, not all of the information in this document is required by SCCR regulations. Those items required by regulation are noted within the document. DHSS will provide updated guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. Please check the CDC website and the DHSS website periodically for updated guidance. 4/30/20

DHSS COVID-19 Website for Childcare Providers: https://health.mo.gov/safety/childcare/covid-19-updates.php

Kindercare Safety video

Kindercare did a great job with their health and safety practice video. This might be helpful for childcare centers that are reopening. Watch it here: https://www.kindercare.com/lp/safety-first

Platte County Health Department Re-Opening Guidelines

***NEW*** as of May 4^th, 2020, all Platte County businesses (including childcare) must create a reopening plan and post near their customer entry door(s). The plan summary must include measures that are being taken to protect both employees and customers. When reasonably achievable, businesses are encouraged to collect names and contact information of all people entering their facilities in the event contact tracing becomes necessary.

Please note, information in the document below is for your information from Platte County Health Department. The purpose of this document is to provide general guidance for business operations.

https://plattecountyhealth.municipalcms.com/files/documents/COVID-19ReopeningPlanVerson021318071659050320PM.pdf