Child Care COVID-19 Protocol for Licensed
Child Care Programs
As a private business owner, the
choice to remain open and operating continues to be yours. While child care
programs are not required to continue operation, please consider the critical
service you provide to Maine families.
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Wash your
hands with soap and running water often
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Clean all
surfaces with disinfecting agents
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Require
staff and children to stay home if they are sick and contact their health care
professional should they have COVID-19 symptoms
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Follow your
sick policies
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Closed door
policy is ok at this time – programs are approved to edit drop off / pick up
policy to meet program need
If you are looking to increase
the capacity of your current license, we have the following guidance:
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Capacity may
be temporarily increased due to the emergency need for child care services,
related to school closings and optional closing of programs.
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While we are
waiving capacity, you MUST maintain maximum ratio according to TEMPORARY
EMERGENCY ratios below.
Ratio must
be maintained for infants, toddlers and preschoolers in all programs.
Ratios for
school age children (Pre-K / 4-year old’s and up) will be waived for all
programs.
Please
consult with your Child Care Licensing Specialist
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Background
check and orientation training requirements will be temporarily waived for all
additional staff hired to meet ratio.
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Additional
staff hired MAY NOT BE LEFT ALONE WITH CHILDREN.
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Accurate
attendance records are very important during these times.
If you have questions, please call Child
Care Licensing at 287-5020
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