Coronavirus (COVID-19)
What You Need to Know
Child Care Aware of North Dakota is collaborating with health and human services officials to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Find the latest guidelines for modified operating practices and the Child Care Emergency Operating Grant here:
ND Dept. of Human Services COVID-19 Child Care Provider Resources ➜
Child Care Emergency Operating Grant➜ Revised 9/24/20, Effective 9/26/20)
COVID-19 Child Care Exclusions and Closures Video Presentation ➜ (32 minute viewing time) Molly Howell, Immunization Program Manager and Assistant Director of the Division of Disease Control in North Dakota, answers some frequently asked questions regarding child care closures and exclusions child care related to COVID-19. Exclusion and Closures Q & A ➜ (Updated 9/8/20)
Recent Resources:
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Follow these guidelines if your county/city has issued a mask mandate, strategy, or plan. Below is a list of communities who have issued such. Please watch for notifications in your community.
• Bismarck, ND - effective 11/1/20 VIEW STRATEGY
• Devils Lake, ND - effective 10/29/20 VIEW MANDATE
• Grand Forks, ND - effective 10/27/20 VIEW MANDATE
• Valley City, ND - effective 10/23/20 VIEW PLAN
• West Fargo, ND - effective 10/21/20 VIEW STRATEGY
• Fargo, ND - effective 10/19/20 VIEW MANDATE
• Minot, ND - effective 10/19/20 VIEW MANDATE
• New Town, ND - effective 10/22/20 VIEW MANDATE -
Updated 10/21/20, Effective 9/26/20
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Revised 9/22/20
Contact Child Care Aware:
Call 800-997-8515 for general Inquires - Listen to the menu directory for department listing.
Submit a Question or Request Individualized Support ➜
Update Your Program Vacancies➜ NOTE: any program applying for the CEOG (Childcare Emergency Operating Grant) must update their vacancies.
ND Coronavirus Hotline: 866-207-2880
www.Health.ND.gov/diseases-conditions/coronavirus
The public can call the North Dakota Department of Health with questions related to COVID-19 during the hours of 7 am to 5 pm Monday-Saturday or visit the website listed.
Project Renew:
Crisis help is in your community. Get free and anonymous counseling.
Additional Resources Related to COVID-19
Check out the resources below to run your child care program and care for children during COVID-19.
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Symptoms and Screenings/Monitoring
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This colorful graphic from the CDC explains the major symptoms of COVID-19.
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This chart was created by the North Dakota Department of Heath.
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Recommended Practices for Prevention
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Use this graphic from the CDC as a visual guide to explain ways to stop the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19.
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HANDWASHING
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This video demonstrates the steps of an effective handwashing procedure for adults and older children.
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This video demonstrates the effective procedure for washing the hands of infants and young toddlers.
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Effective handwashing tips that go beyond the basic guidelines of 20 seconds.
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MASKS and PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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Kaplan Early Learning Company is offering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). including gloves, face masks, foot covers and no-contact thermometers, for pre-order for delivery starting in mid-June.
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Learn how masks reduce the spread of COVID-19 and the best practices for wearing a mask when visiting or working in a child care program.
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Learn how to put on/take off a mask, wear it effectively, and handle it safely while working in a child care setting.
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BLEACH / CHEMICAL / CLEANING INFORMATION
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Managing Your Business During COVID-19
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A public health emergency often drives the need for programs to update their contract and policies or add an addendum to cover things they have not thought about before or address questions that their current contract and policies cannot answer.
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Financial Resources
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The first-round application deadline for the ND Department of Commerce Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG) Program is August 28, 2020.
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This site provide information about emergency paid sick leave, unemployment insurace, labor questions and more.
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Helping Staff, Children, and Families Cope
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Guidance on ways to talk with children and families and tips for managing stress.
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North Dakota families are experiencing a new and unfamiliar stress. While staying home to protect their families’ health, they are also facing financial stress, changes to routines, new roles and responsibilities, and physical distancing from those who provide them with comfort and support.
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This resource from the Fred Rogers Center provide guidance on how to talk with children and families.
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A social story created by Autism Little Learners
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This colorful social story resource uses simple pictures and words to explain what Coronavirus is, how germs can make people sick, what to do to stay healthy, and why school is closed.
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Stress is a normal, healthy biological response to perceived threats and challenges. It’s a response that gets us ready to act — to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
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Parents Lead is a collaboration between the ND Department of Human Services, ND Department of Transportation, and ND University System. Information on this site includes:
• Resources to listen to/talk through with your child about COVID-19
• Tips on staying busy while social distancing
• Links to other North Dakota resources
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Information for Families Using Child Care During COVID-19
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When interviewing a new program:
✓ Conduct the majority of the interview by phone
✓ Do not visit programs if you or your children have symptoms
✓ Visit programs when no children are present
✓ Wear masks (adults), wash hands on arrival, and remove shoes
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Information to help families feel confident about returning to an out-of-home child care setting.
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Professional Development & Training
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Schedule Changes Due to Covid-19 Response
All face-to-face training events have been canceled until further notice.
If you are registered for any of these events, members of our team will be reaching out to you with more information.
We will continue to monitor the situation and make decisions about offering future face-to-face trainings later in the year.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this uncertain time!If you have questions about your training options, please contact us at training@ndchildcare.org or 800-997-8515 (press 2). -
Now is a great time to earn the clock hours you need to advance your career and fulfill licensing requirements. View over 35 online professional development courses for child care providers at https://ndchildcare.org/training/calendar.html
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North Dakota Growing Futures
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State & National Partners
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This guidance will help child care programs, schools, and their partners understand how to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 within child care and school communities and facilities. It also aims to help child care programs, schools, and partners react quickly should a case be identified. The guidance includes considerations to help administrators plan for the continuity of teaching and learning if there is community spread of COVID-19.
