COVID-19 BUSINESS SUPPORT
HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES
A critical component of reopening your business is making the right decisions about the health and safety of your children and families, your staff, and your program. So many policies to update and implement! How are you going to implement social distancing…and masks!? PHMC’s COVID-19 Health and Safety team continues to monitor information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning, and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. We can help you navigate the recommendations and guidelines to turn them in to everyday practices in your program and classrooms.
+ HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES SUPPORT FOR REOPENING
Technical Assistance
Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), through generous funding from the William Penn Foundation, can support Philadelphia child care providers operationalize Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The Health & Safety supports are available AT NO COST to ALL PROVIDERS in Philadelphia. PHMC consultants can assist you with understanding and implementing current guidelines as we navigate through the “new normal” and provide support. CLICK HERE to apply.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) now accepting requests!
FREE PPE, such as masks, gloves and eye protection, is available for prioritized providers. In addition, other supplies necessary to meet CDC health and safety guidelines for child care centers will be included such as disinfectant, sanitizer, soap, and no touch thermometers. Prioritized providers received a direct link from PHMC to request PPE. If you meet the eligibility requirements and have not received a link to request your supplies, please contact ECEProviderSupport@phmc.org. For more information on both H&S TA and PPE opportunities, CLICK HERE or CLICK HERE (Spanish).
Open Office Hours-NEW!
Early childhood education providers are invited to participate in our Open Office Hours with our Child Care Health Consultant. Office hours will be held the first Wednesday of the month. Please join and connect with a health expert to ask questions and get guidance on health and safety topics. CLICK HERE to register.
COVID-19 Health and Safety Community of Learning-NEW SESSION!
Please join us on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 10 to 11:30 AM for our next Community of Learning on exclusion guidelines. Deciding when to exclude children from care can be a difficult decision for ECE providers. The pandemic has added an additional layer of uncertainty when deciding what symptoms and illnesses require exclusion. Please join Dr. Susan Coffin from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to discuss illness circumstances that require exclusion of children, when to cautiously consider exclusion, and when exclusion is likely unnecessary. CLICK HERE to register.
+ ASK A QUESTION
Are you feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start? During this unprecedented time, we know early childhood education operators have more questions than answers. We are here to help you get the answers you need. You'll get a response within 48 hours. If we can’t answer your question, we will point you in the right direction.
CLICK HERE to ask a question about HEALTH & SAFETY issues.
CLICK HERE to ask a question about your BUSINESS OPERATIONS, stability, or sustainability.
Your questions and answers will be made anonymous and used to develop a Frequently Asked Questions document which will be posted to this website, along with other tools being developed to support your business operations and assess your viability and sustainability.
MORE HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPORTS AND RESOURCES
+ PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESOURCES AND GUIDANCE
Philadelphia Guidelines for Child Care Early Education Centers UPDATED 9.09.20
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.
+ H&S DOCUMENTS, TOOLS, AND LINKS
OCDEL Announcement C-20-12 COVID-19 Operational Guidance for Childcare Facilities UPDATED 9.29.20
Use Guidelines for Early Care and Education Protective Equipment and Materials
OCDEL Announcement C-20-08-COVID-19 Operations for Licensed Child Care
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 a new 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.
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ELRC Region 18, a program of Caring People Alliance, has generously funded Health and Safety TA and expansion of Business Support TA in Philadelphia. |
OTHER BUSINESS RESOURCES
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RECORDED WEBINARS Recorded Thursday, May 28 CLICK HERE to watch. CLICK HERE to download the slide presentation Recorded Wednesday, May 6 CLICK HERE to watch. Recorded Wednesday, April 29
CLICK HERE to watch. Recorded on Monday, April 27 Reinvestment Fund is accepting PPP applications in this new round of funding. This is an informational webinar on how to apply. Recorded on Thursday, April 23 NEW An informational webinar to help family child care providers understand options and access federal supports. Recorded on Wednesday, April 15 Tiered grant awards of up to $20,000 will be made available to provide immediate relief to eligible organizations with operations located in the city of Philadelphia. Recorded on Monday, April 6 A How to Guide Presenters will review and clarify financial terminology, explain documents needed for the Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund loan process, as well as review other local and federal funding resources available. Recorded on Wednesday, April 1 Covers important steps to take NOW to help keep your nonprofit afloat during this time of uncertainty. Learn more about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and $10k Emergency Grant, through the SBA, and the Paycheck Protection Program Loan (PPPL) |
DOCUMENTS, TOOLS, AND LINKS COVID-19 ECE Business Stabilization Technical Assistance Exit Survey Results NEW 9.23.20 OCDEL Announcement C-20-12 COVID-19 Operational Guidance for Childcare Facilities UPDATED 9.29.20 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. OCDEL Announcement C-20-08-COVID-19 Operations for Licensed Child Care Guidance and resources for Philadelphia Safer at Home reopening plan What the Yellow Phase means for Philadelphia Philadelphia Guidelines for Child Care Early Education Centers UPDATED 9.09.20 Governor Wolf's phased reopening plan for PA COVID-19 Reopening Assessment tool COVID-19 Financial Impact Tracking tool CDC Reopening Decision Tools for Child Care, Youth Programs, Camp, and Schools CDC Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open Where can I get money? Where can I save money? Surveys to help determine the return status of staff and families: Template documents for reopening
PA Key FIRST UP COVID-19 Resources PA Child Care Association (PACCA) Your Part Time Controller (YPTC) COVID Resources U.S. Chamber of Commerce Guide to SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans U.S. Chamber of Commerce CORONAVIRUS
GRANT AND LOAN APPLICATIONS GIANT Provider Grant COVID-19 PA Hazard Pay Grant Program COVID-19 Relief PA Statewide Small Business Assistance Program deadline August 28. The application will be available on the Reinvestment Fund website. Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund
APPLICATION DEADLINE WAS APRIL 15 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and Paycheck Protection Program SBA began accepting new applications on June 15 for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. |