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The 2020 back-to-school season is unlike any other. With many school districts moving to remote learning only this fall, parents who must work away from home are scrambling to find safe child care options for their school-age children. Child care providers are working hard to support these families by opening spaces for children ages 5-12 that can support online learning.
Child Care Aware of Washington is supporting families and providers as we navigate these uncertain times. Here are some resources that can help.
Resources for parents:
- Search online for child care near you
- Contact our Family Center for free help finding child care and financial assistance programs
- Steps for Success in finding child care for school-age children that supports remote-learning – English, Spanish, Somali
- Learn what to look for when selecting a child care program – English, Spanish Somali
- Use our checklist when considering a child care program – English, Spanish
- Spanish how-to video on Google Classroom and other K-12 apps
- Link to local school district websites
- Learn more about how Child Care Aware of Washington supports child care – English, Spanish, Somali
- Special services for finding free child care for families with young children who are experiencing homelessness
- Our newsletter for families – English, Spanish
Resources for child care providers who want to serve school-age children:
- Steps for Success in serving school-age children during COVID-19 – English, Spanish, Somali
- Link to the Washington State Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 prevention in child care
- View sources of important child care small business supports to help your program during the pandemic
- Resources to support providers who care for school-age children from School’s Out Washington
- Link to local school district websites