Many early care and education programs stayed open during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide needed care. But for many families, the pandemic meant keeping their children at home. With more programs and schools opening up for in-person learning, this means more children will be away from home again after a long break. And, many babies who were born just before or during the COVID-19 pandemic may have stayed home rather than starting an early care and education program. For these children and their parents, including caregivers who have the role of parent, an early care and education program will be a brand new experience.
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website to learn more about what parents and teachers can do to help children make a successful transition to in-person learning and care.