Question

Hi ladies, I hope you all are staying safe! Does anyone know what today's school announcement has to do, if anything, with daycares? I'm guessing they will re-open when shelter in place is lifted, but I wasn't sure if today's decision overrides that or not. Thanks!  

Answer 1

My best guess would be they would open under phase 1 of the reopen plan. They closed right before shelter in place took effect whereas K-12 schools were closed prior to shelter in place.  

Answer 2

I am guessing the stay home order will be extended. It wouldn’t make sense to close schools and then make everyone go back to work and send kids to daycare.  

Answer 3

If it’s not safe for the older kids, not safe for the younger kids.  

Answer 4

The federal guidelines specifically include daycares as entities that should stay closed during phase I of opening. Which will be difficult for people who are re-entering the workforce without childcare. I think the final call will still be state by state though.  

Comments

@forster66 There will still be many people home who might be willing to help. A close friend or neighbor might actually be safer than a daycare.  

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@ayer yes I agree.