Message from FLAEYC Executive Director:
We are closely monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 and understand the difficult circumstances our members are in balancing the needs of the families you serve with the responsibility you have to protect your staff. We anticipate this crisis will continue to impact our communities for the next several weeks and want to provide you with the right resources specific to child care and early education facilities. This is a time when we must protect not only our families, but also our communities and friends as a way of ensuring that we all stay healthy.
From the CDC: Guidance for School Settings
Before and During an Outbreak ... (1) Encourage your staff or community members to protect their personal health. (2) Post the signs and symptoms of COVID-19pdf icon : fever, cough, shortness of breath. (3) Encourage people to stay home when sick. (4) Clean surfaces that are frequently touched – things such as shared desks, countertops, kitchen areas, electronics, and doorknobs...
From the CDC: Talking with Children about Coronavirus
As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. 
From Child Care Aware: Preparing for a Potential Coronavirus Pandemic
As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. 
Webinar: COVID-19 Resources for Child Care Providers and ...

CCAoA is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, March 17, at 2 p.m. EDT to share the latest coronavirus resources for child care providers and CCR&Rs.

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ICYMI: Message from NAEYC CEO
Our hearts go out to the people who have been infected by COVID-19 and those whose lives have been disrupted by this outbreak. I wanted to personally reach out to you and share an update on NAEYC’s COVID-19 response.
We, as a community, must stay in communication with each other, providing support & resources.
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Florida Association for the Education of Young Children
3551 Blairstone Road, Suite 105-133, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Toll Free: 877-FLA-AEYC (877-352-2392)