COVID-19 Best Practices for Child Care: Face Masks

The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has developed best practices for early learning professionals navigating COVID-19 protocols in their child care programs. The first topic is face coverings.

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To keep child care providers informed on the latest best practices for keeping children, staff, and families safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Key created a webpage that highlights recommended best practices. As of September 8, the page includes:

  • activities that can make children feel more comfortable with wearing a face mask,

  • guidance regarding the use of face masks in early childhood education programs,

  • printable flyers in English and Spanish that you can display in your program,

  • tips on how to select, wear, clean, dry, and store face masks,

  • tip sheets that answer frequently asked questions about wearing a mask in child care settings,

  • and more.

For more information, visit the PA Key website.

Heidi Winkler