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COVID-19 Update 5/1/2020

DISCLAIMER: This is one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

Bonuses for Child Care Providers – First Responder Guidance 4-22-20

Provider Meeting Agenda May 5 2020

Good Afternoon!

We made it to May! A lot of big changes happened this week including:

  • The Paycheck Protection Plan became available again:
    • RESOURCE: Find information below on the Paycheck Protection Program:

https://www.reinvestment.com/paycheck-protection-program/

  • Governor DeSantis released his updated Executive Order and plans to slowing begin to open up our state again:
  1. Two executive orders issued: EO 20-111 and EO 20-112, which work in tandem to transition us from some of the Governor’s previous executive orders.
  2. Using the  Gating Criteria in President Trump and the CDC’s Opening Up America Again Guidelines, in effect these orders are transitioning Florida to Phase One for reopening,  with the exception of 3 counties –  Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.
  3. This Phase One for reopening begins May 4. ß MONDAY!!!
  4. Except that Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach have been deemed to not yet meet the  Gating     Criteria the  Opening Up America Again Guidelines.
  5. Starting May 4,  EO 20-112 incorporates EO 20-91 and makes some changes to reopen certain businesses/services:
    1. On a limited basis,  in 64 of 67 counties, EO 20-112 opens up restaurants and food establishments (not bars), in-store retail, museums, libraries and elective medical procedures
    2. The Governor went through this  Phase One reopening presentation Wednesday, during his press conference.
    3. Materials from this announcement and the Governor’s recent Re-Open Florida Task Force can be found at https://www.flgov.com/COVID-19.
  • Attendance is DUE by Wednesday, May 5, 2020 @ Midnight! à Please see email from 4/30/2020 for detailed directions on how to complete your attendance.

 

UPCOMING:

Next Week’s Provider Meeting: REGISTER HERE: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8415203909269758988

    • DCF will be joining us to give us an update!
    • Now, when you register once, you are registered for ALL scheduled weekly meetings!

We are updating our FAQ’s gathered this week and will send them out with our next update!

 

Have a safe and HAPPY weekend!

A special friend gave me this plaque and Y-O-U need to know this too:

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With Love, Patience, & Kindness,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/30/2020

DISCLAIMER: This is one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Its that time of month again….ATTENDANCE TIME! 😊  Please see below for instructions for completing your School Readiness and VPK attendance for the month of APRIL 2020 as well as detailed information on the Governors plan to begin to reopen our state and a couple of webinar opportunities. Please look for our update FAQ including information about bonus payments and the mini-grants to be released tomorrow afternoon.

  • ATTENDANCE DIRECTIONS –

·       DUE DATE: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 by MIDNIGHT

School Readiness:

  • Mark the first 3 absences for each SR child as an ‘A’
  • Mark all additional absences beyond the 3 with a  ‘A’ –  IMPORTANT:  absences related to COVID-19 in any way (parent laid off from work, potential exposure, being precautious, etc.) need to have the comment “Absence due to Disaster” under the reason.  NOTE: The “A” will convert to a “D” once you view the summary of your attendance before submitting.
  • Doctors Notes for absences related to COVID-19 are NOT required.
  • Complete this process for ALL ENROLLED School Readiness Children for the month of April 2020
  • For School Age Children who are typically attending PART TIME – you will need to manually change each day that they attended to FULL TIME ß Do this ONLY if the child attended.
  • If the child transferred to another site, you can only claim them through the last day of attendance.
  • Sign in/out sheets should be uploaded as usual to BlueJean – no additional notes needed.
  • If your site was closed, there is no need to upload blank sign in/out sheets.

VPK:

  • Mark absences for each day your VPK program was open as you normally would.
  • For Long or Short Forms: If you are unable to get the parent signature, write “Child stopped attending on ________________” (enter date) on the form  OR write the reason you were unable to get the parent to sign. If your site was not closed, you must make two attempts to contact the parent for signature.
  • Upload sign in/out sheets and Long or Short Forms as you typically would to BlueJean.
  • If your site was CLOSED – you still must upload the LONBG or SHORT form to BlueJean with your submitted attendance.

FOR PROVIDERS WHO CLOSED:

  • From April 1st until the date you voluntarily closed your site, follow these instructions above for each child enrolled.

IMPORTANT: ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR NOTICE OF CLOSURE TO Edeola@elc-marion.org.

Ø DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR ATTENDANCE UNTIL ELCMC STAFF CONTACTS YOU VIA EMAIL! Check your email for an email from jbishop@elc-marion.org before submitting your attendance.

Ø If you do not have an email from Justin (jboshop@elc-marion.org) please send an email to EFSMod@elc-marion.org.

  • Governor’s Executive Orders –

Governor’s Executive Orders

         Governor DeSantis issued two executive orders yesterday,  EO 20-111 and EO 20-112, which work in tandem

to transition us from some of the Governor’s previous executive orders.

         Using the  Gating Criteria in President Trump and the CDC’s Opening Up America Again Guidelines, in effect these orders are transitioning Florida to Phase One for reopening,  with the exception of 3 counties –  Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.

o This Phase One for reopening begins May 4.

o Except that Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach have been deemed to not yet meet the  Gating     Criteria the  Opening Up America Again Guidelines.

         Starting May 4,  EO 20-112 incorporates EO 20-91 and makes some changes to reopen certain businesses/services:

o On a limited basis,  in 64 of 67 counties, EO 20-112 opens up restaurants and food establishments (not bars), in-store retail, museums, libraries and elective medical procedures.

o The Governor went through this  very insightful and comprehensive Phase One reopening presentation yesterday, during his press conference.

         Materials from this announcement and the Governor’s recent Re-Open Florida Task Force can be found at https://www.flgov.com/COVID-19.

 

 

NOTE: Many of you are scheduled to reopen tomorrow and Monday, May 4, 2020 – Please respond to this email if you are remaining closed OR if you are open. We report this daily to OEL and DCF. Thank you!

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/27/2020

DISCLAIMER: This is one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

Bonuses for Child Care Providers – First Responder Guidance 4-22-20

Provider Meeting Agenda Apr 28 2020

Good Evening Everyone!

We are looking forward to talking with you tomorrow on our weekly Provider Meeting Webinar. Please register below:

 

Attached is the agenda and additional guidance document we will discuss.

 

RESOURCE: Find information below on the Paycheck Protection Program:

https://www.reinvestment.com/paycheck-protection-program/

 

 

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/24/2020

DISCLAIMER: This is one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

Bonuses for Child Care Providers – First Responder Guidance 4-22-20

Happy Friday Everyone!

 

This was yet another packed week with ELCMC staff enrolling more than 100 first responder families into School Readiness services!

 

Here is our wrap up update for the week:

 

ALL ABOUT $$$$

  • EXCELLENT NEWS: ELCMC was able to EXTEND our School Readiness Provider Incentive payment of $50/day for providers who remained open was Extended through today! Our CFO, DeAnna Johnson worked hard to ensure payments were deposited for those of you still able to serve Marion County families.
  • Additional Financial Incentive for Providers serving First Responders and Essential Medical Personnel – The Office of Early Learning along with local early learning coalitions throughout the state are prioritizing child care for first responders and health care workers. As an incentive for child care providers to remain or to reopen to serve these families, the Office of Early Learning is offering a bonus to these providers. Providers serving First Responder/Essential Medical Personnel children will receive a monthly bonus of $500/ qualifying child with a maximum bonus of $4000 a month for three months! See the attached for details!
  • Mini-Grants for Providers – the applications and back up information is now posted to our website: https://www.elc-marion.org/providers/provider-resources/

PLEASE ENSURE YOU SEND YOUR APPLICATIONS AND QUESTION TO: Scott Stevenson at SSTEVENSON@elc-marion.org

 

PROVIDER MEETING NEXT WEEK:

  • Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7769137473169850124
  • Agenda – Please let us know if there is anything else you would like us to cover
    • April Attendance  Submission Process
    • Mini-Grant Follow Up
    • Bonus Payments for Providers Serving First Responders/Essential Medical Personnel
    • Q & A

 

PROVIDER APPRECIATION:

  • ELCMC is thanking our providers for all you do by sending each contracted provider (both School Readiness and VPK) a kit of classroom materials. We are still working out the details – more to come! 😊
  • OEL wants to highlight the AMAZING work you are doing! Please send any photos of your staff working with children or doing extra ordinary things to provider@elc-marion.org. Please make sure to send the photo release and a description so we can share it with OEL and possible use it on our Facebook page and/or other social media.

 

GREAT ENGAGING SUPPORTS AND CURRENT ARTICLES:

 

ANNOUNCEMENT:

We have providers who would like to open who are looking for good teachers – if you know of anyone, please let us know so we can connect the teachers with potential employers.

 

…and finally…

Who’s your Best Friend?

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKHMqTUBQkY

 

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/22/2020

DISCLAIMER: This is one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

FAQ 4.23.2020

Early Fillable Learning Provider Mini Grant Eligibility Form

Early Learning Provider Teacher.Staff Member Eligiblity Form

OEL PG 240.20 App B Disaster Costs – Infrastructure mini grants for providers Final 4.15.20 (1)

OEL PG 240.20 App C Disaster Costs – Health and Safety supplies and mini grants for providers Final 4.15.20 (1)

OEL PG 240.20 App A Disaster Costs – Prof Dev Stipend

OEL PG 240.20 App A – OEL Online Training List Final 4-15-20 (1)

Good afternoon everyone!

Please find in this update new items and updated items based on your feedback:

NEW! à

UPDATED à     

  • Frequently Ask Questions have been redesigned for ease of review and the answers now align with the questions – VERY helpful! 😊

Please remember to let me know if you plan to extend your closure, OR Reopen.

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/20/2020

DISCLAIMER: This is one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

FAQ 4.20.2020

Hello Everyone,

We send warm greetings on this Monday  – we hope everyone was safe in the storm that passed through this morning.

  • Please find attached the FAQ from last weeks call and the registration link for tomorrows call is below:

The tentative agenda includes:

  • Update on First Responder/Essential Medical Personnel enrollments
  • Mini-grants for Providers
  • Professional Development Needs for staff
  • Q & A

Register Here: https://global.gotowebinar.com/join/notStarted.tmpl;jsessionid=995F8A9750C0F8656E8F746ABA9E2F4F?webinar=6152623383385669900

  • What types of information would benefit you in these updates? Respond to this email and let me know what you need information on.

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/16/2020

DISCLAIMER: This one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

At Home Learning Week 5

ELCMC School Readiness Provider List as of 4.10.2020

Gov Essential List Order 20-91

Distance Learning for Student

Good Afternoon Everyone,

  • Please find attached the current list of open SR Providers and the List of approved First Responder and Essential Medical Personnel.  We have gotten some inquiries about who is eligible for this program. We will be finalizing the FAQ and releasing it tomorrow in out recap update for the week.

  • Please continue to let us know if you plan to close or plan reopen! 😊

  • Below please find a TON of resources distributed by our Marion County Public Schools to support Distance Learning in PreK Classes – Thank you to Liz Fields and her team for coordinatoing and sharing this!

Attached please find the following items:

  • Week 5 Distance Learning packet
  • Sample differentiated lessons plans for ESE Students (Attachment is labeled Distance Learning for Studet.docx and the format is provided by our very own WPE teachers!)
  • The next provided units will be as follows- Week 6 Dinosaurs, Week 7 Potter The Otter, Week 8 Community Helpers

Additional links to provide to your families: ß SO COOL!

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/13/2020

DISCLAIMER: This one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

ELCMC School Readiness Provider List as of 4.13.2020

FAQ 4.8.2020

Provider Meeting Agenda Apr 14 2020

Child Care AA – First Responders Instructions – 4-8-20 FINAL_

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Please find attached the Agenda for tomorrows provider meeting as well as the updated Provider Listing.

 

 

We are still receiving steady calls about the new First Responder/Essential Medical Personnel Child Care Assistance program. We will cover this in detail at tomorrows meeting.

 

As always please keep communicating with us in writing if you consider reopening or if you are extending your closure dates.

 

 

 

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/10/2020

DISCLAIMER: This one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

ELCMC School Readiness Provider List as of 4.10.2020

FAQ 4.8.2020

First Responder – EMP Child Care Program

Child Care AA – First Responders Instructions – 4-8-20 FINAL_

Good afternoon everyone!

 

We are wrapping this week on a beautiful Friday afternoon with a few updates –

  • We will begin sending our COVID-19 updates either as big news breaks or on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
  • Our Quality Team is working to compile all of the updates into a resource document that you can refer back to for past updates and resources available to support you.
  • Next Week, ELCMC will begin distributing the paper products and cleaning materials we have been able to collect to providers who remain open – stay tuned for no contact pick up or delivery opportunities
  • We are in the midst of enrolling our first responder families into services to assist with the cost of child care – please encourage your families who currently qualify to be patient as we process through the more than 200 calls and applications we have received this week. Our team is diligently working on processing each applications. Attached is an instruction sheet that can be provided.
  • We Made the NEWS! à Child care funds available to first responders and essential medical workers
  • Attached is a list of the providers who remain open. We are also offering parents our full Child Care Resource & Referral Service to any parent who needs it.
  • We hope you are able to join us on Tuesday for our next Provider Meeting Webinar, Tuesday, April 14, 2020 @ 1pm – Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7769137473169850124

 

This is a great weekend for Renewal!

 

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

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COVID-19 Update 4/8/2020

DISCLAIMER: This one of many regular updates that ELCMC is providing. This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

FAQ 4.8.2020

First Responder – EMP Child Care Program

 

Hello Everyone!

 

We are so excited to announce the kick off of our First Responder/Essential Medical Staff Child Care Support service!   Throughout the news we are hearing all these outlandish numbers about COVID cases here and around the world, the % of alcohol that has to be in our sanitizer and the level of filter grade needed to be effective in our masks…lets check out a truly AWESOME set of numbers here…

 

Within 24 hours of kicking off the program…

ELCMC received calls from more than 100 essential services employees!
ELCMC staff have successfully engaged with 86 of those callers personally!

This represents more than 51 local law enforcement and/or medical facilities in Marion County!

 

We definitely have a NEED for Y-O-U in our community to help support those families who are working diligently to make our community STRONG and HEALTHY! If you are interested in opening your doors again or are a VPK only provider who would like to contract with ELCMC again – please reach out to Scott Stevenson, Quality Initiatives Director at sstevenson@elc-marion.org or 352-369-2315 Ext. 238.

 

We are also in need of teachers – if you have any staff who would like to work – please have them connect with Scott so we can connect them with an open site.

 

Attached please find the FAQ from yesterdays provider meeting.

 

 

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17th Rd

Ocala, FL 34471

Telephone: (352) 369-2315 ext. 234  Fax: (352) 369-2308

Email|Web: edeola@elc-marion.org | www.elc-marion.org

ELCMC hours of operation are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.