Best Practices and Resources
Alameda County Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies has many resources and information for child care providers:
Alameda County Samuel Merritt University Health Heroes Program is a partnership between Samuel Merritt University (SMU) School of Nursing and the Alameda County Emergency Child Care Response Team.
Alameda County Monthly Child Care Check-Ins are for Alameda County child care providers (directors, teachers, and child care business owners) and provide the latest updates on COVID-19 and the early care and education field. They feature expert guests and presenters to answer questions impacting your business and child care in the county.
First 5 Alameda County has a webpage dedicated to COVID-19 Resources for Families.
Tools to Use with Children and Families
I-can-wear-a-mask-1-1.pdfI Can Wear a Mask Social Story
Tip Sheets
step-by-step_cleaning_for_child_care_providers.pdfStep-by-Step Cleaning for Child Care Programs
step-by-step_sanitizing_for_child_care_providers.pdfStep-by-Step Sanitizing for Child Care Programs
step-by-step_disinfecting_for_child_care_providers.pdfStep-by-Step Disinfecting for Child Care Programs
safeandeffective_SP_March-2019.pdfSeguridad y eficacia en la limpieza, sanitización y desinfección (Safe and Effective Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Tips in Spanish)
SafeEffectiveCleaningSanitizingDisinfecting-Note-ch-2013.pdf安全有效地 清潔、抑菌和消毒 (Safe and Effective Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Tips in Chinese)
Because Health Safer Disinfecting at for Schools During Coronavirus.pdfSafer Disinfectant Use During COVID-19 for Early Childcare Providers
Because Health Water Quality at Schools During Coronavirus.pdfWater Quality During COVID-19 in Child Care Facilities and Schools