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 This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.

Good Evening Everyone,

We had a very productive provider meeting this afternoon and would like to thank everyone who was able to participate and those we were able to catch up with afterwards. We are working on the notes and compiling the great questions submitted and should have something to send out in tomorrow’s update. As each day goes by, we are getting closer to answering your questions and finding additional supports.

• We will be holding weekly Provider Meeting Webinars with the next one scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2020 @ 1:00pm, register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/2708343835596535051

Below you will find the todays update:

• Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) is releasing a small business loan application TOMORROW (3/25/2020)! Below are the brief details we know now:
  • Loan Applications will open up on 3/25/2020 – click here: https://ocalacep.com/  ß we urge you to act FAST if you are interested in this opportunity as the funding will be depleted quickly!
  • Loans will be up to $25,000 per application (you can request a lesser amount)
  • The repayment period is 36 months broken into the following repayment plan:
    • Months 0-6: No Payment
    • Months 7-12: Interest only
    • Months 13-36: Principle + Interest
  • CEP believes the turn around time between application receipt, approval decision, and financial distribution will be minimal in order to help as soon as possible although no exact timeframe was given.
  • Ocala Star Banner published an article this morning with additional details: Loan program would help Marion County’s small businesses
  • Here is a short video of Tom James with CEP introducing all that CEP has to offer: https://www.facebook.com/OcalaCEP/videos/559828678073581/

• Parent Fee Waiver Survey and Additional Information:
  • ELCMC has received a couple of comments now regarding concerns about School Readiness Parent Fees being waived and paid out to providers by ELCMC – please provide your feedback in this 2-minute survey so we can address these concerns: Parent Fee Waiver Survey
  • We have received confirmation from OEL Executive Director, Shan Goff regarding the start date for SR Parent Fee Waivers – this will be effective April 1, 2020. ELCMC will be paying you the entire ELCMC approved Market Rate for each child enrolled in your program based on Provider Type, Child Age, and Child Eligibility (FT/PT)
  • You MAY still charge SR parents ONLY your differential rate.
  • You MAY NOT charge a parent their Parent Fee + Differential
  • Differential Fees are REQUIRED to be listed on your private pay rate sheet uploaded to your Provider Profile.
  • You can find the approved Market Rate in your SR Contract located in your Provider Profile.

 

• Food Options for Children & Potential Suppliers for your Programs:
  • Marion County Public Schools has opened up MCPS Grab N Go Meals for Students ß Click this link for pick up locations.
  • US Foods: https://www.usfoods.com/
  • Cheney Bros: https://www.cheneybrothers.com/
  • Sysco: https://www.sysco.com/
  • Bordon: https://www.bordendairy.com/ ß Pro Tip: Ask to be placed on their Commercial delivery route for faster service!
  • Round Eye Supply: https://www.roundeyesupply.com/
  • Levy Jones: http://www.levyjones.com/

àGREAT IDEA: Working together to place a bulk order with an already established customer might save you both time and money and help get the supplies you need FASTER! If you are willing to work together to place a bulk order or have an account with any of the suppliers above, feel free to leave join our private Facebook group by visiting:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/elcofmarion/groups/?ref=page_internal

Join providers in connecting with one another to share resources and supports!

• Supports while School is Out:
  • Want something engaging and FUN to try in your classroom with children AND your staff? Check out our upcoming Provider Appreciation Key Note Speaker: Ron Shuali! Ron is bringing his famous Yogarate Class to YOUR CLASSROOM! Check out his FREE session tomorrow at 10am by clicking on Ron below:

• • Marion County Public Schools has released their Student Learning Options – Feel free to utilize the packets with the appropriate age group children in your care and share with families:

Here are the links: For STUDENT LEARNING OPTIONS while classes are suspended, 

supplemental learning materials are now available at these links:

Pre-K English         Pre-K Spanish       Kindergarten          1st Grade          2nd Grade          3rd Grade          

4th Grade          5th Grade          Grades 6-12

As always – please share your questions with our team and we look forward to connecting with you tomorrow!

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17^th 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

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.

COVID-19 and You CDC 03.2020

COVID-19 Facts CDC 03.2020

What to do If Sick CDC 03.2020

Good Afternoon Everyone,

WOW! So much has changed just since my update went out last Friday! Thank you so very much for your continued resilience and open communication with our team while we work TOGETHER to combat COVID-19 and support the families we serve!

Today – Let’s talk about Best Practices for Child Care Facilities:

1. Stay Informed and Inform your Families: Attached you will find some useful handouts you can use with the families in your care. These handouts are created by the CDC and are being implemented already in one of our sites. If you would like some printed copies for your site – let us know and we are happy to get you hard copies for distribution.
2. Change Your Morning Greeting Ritual:
   • Move your sign in table outside – Encourage parents to sign their children in outside the front door and have a staff member escort the children to their classroom to reduce foot traffic inside the building.

Ø      You can even make it fun by giving the special escort a “uniform” – maybe a super hero cape or cute animal headband – this helps ease the children into the new routine by making it fun!

Ø     Before the kiddos come into the building check their temperature and do a quick Wellness Check – a digital thermometer can quickly tell you. Ensure you follow your sickness policy for attendance. ELCMC has some examples of policies from other providers if you need a sample to follow.

2. • Set up your Sign In area with gloves and sanitizer (see below for recipe to make your own below) for parents coming in the building/home.

Ø     https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-make-hand-sanitizer

What other best practices are you implementing?

Tomorrow – Join us for our Virtual Provider Meeting – You can log in from your computer or call in directly. Register here: : https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4692345497619482125  (if the link does not work, please copy and paste it into your browser)

Additional Important News:

• If you participate in the USDA Food Program – Please look for an email with guidance for your on-going programs from Ms. Beverly Wilks or your representative.
• ELCMC Staff are conducting DAILY Provider Wellness Calls – our Quality Team will be contacting you just to see how things are going, ensure you are doing well, and gauge any needs ELCMC can work on to assist you. Please feel free to express needs to our team and we will begin to look into how we can help.
  • So far we have gotten requests for assistance with the following items:
    • Paper Products: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Tissues, Napkins, Plates
    • Cleaning/Sanitizing Products: Lysol Spray, Bleach, Hand Sanitizer, Clorox Wipes, Sanitizing Spray
    • Consumable Art Materials: Construction Paper, Crayons, Glue, Etc.

• MCPS is conducting a survey for technology availability for students – please share this information with the parents you serve: MCPS Parent Survey – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fmgpFtnGv3OBUzZqyB_AUQYnLDpNiCk1ITvGf1X-y9s/viewform?ts=5e73bf4b&edit_requested=true
• Trying to figure out if you should remain open or consider (temporarily) closing? See the attached Flow Chart from Childcare Aware.

• As always – send your questions to me directly. I appreciate your patience as I compile our new FAQ list and respond as quickly as I can.

• If you choose to close, please send me the following email (this includes if you are extending your current closure)

1. Site Name

          2. Closure Dates

          3. Anticipated Reopening Date

4. Purpose for Closure

 

 

And now…let’s all B-R-E-A-T-H-E:

          https://youtu.be/wZGuQHCjvqY

 

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17^th 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.

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.

Employee Directory (Extensions) 3-11-2020

COVID-19 ELCMC Guidance #6 3.20.2020.asd

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Today is the day we have been waiting for! ELC Leadership across the state spent the morning finalizing supports for providers to assist you in continuing the INCREDIBLE WORK you have been doing! You can anticipate a follow up letter to arrive via email from the Office of Early Learning within the next few days that provides details around the great informational pieces listed below:

There are A TON of NEW items today:

Based on survey results – ELCMC is hosting a Virtual Provider Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2020 at 1:00pm: Click this link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4692345497619482125 (if the link does not work, please copy and paste it into your browser)

Additional info:

1. MCPS is conducting a survey for technology availability for students – please share this information with the parents you serve: MCPS Parent Survey – Technology At Home
2. Effective Monday, March 24, 2020 – ELCMC will be closed to the public. We will be working via phone and web to continue to serve you.
3. If you participate in the USDA Food Program – Please look for an email with guidance for your on-going programs from Ms. Beverly Wilks or your representative.
4. As always – send your questions to me directly. 😊
5. If you choose to close, please send me the following email (this includes if you are extending your current closure)
   1. Site Name
   2. Closure Dates
   3. Anticipated Reopening Date
   4. Purpose for Closure

Now for the REALLY COOL STUFF!!!

All of this as well as the new resources for today and updated cancellation list are available in the attachment:

ELCMC Operational Plans as of March 16, 2020: UPDATES! (ALL NEW!)

 

1. As of the release of this notice, ELCMC is CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. Staff will still be working inside the building and will be conducting business by phone and email.
2. The Coalition is working with some of our faith-based providers on options for providing childcare for our first responders and medical personnel.

ELC’s/OEL’s Actions to Mitigate Effects of COVID-19: UPDATES! (ALL NEW!)

For Providers who are choosing to remain OPEN:

1. Effective March 1, 2020: All SR & VPK Enrollments will be reimbursed for providers who remain OPEN –

• No doctors’ notes are required
• No cap on absences – all children enrolled for VPK and SR services will be PAID!

2. ELCMC will be waiving all PARENT CO-PAYS – (we are still awaiting the start date for this – more to come)

• ELCMC will be paying you the entire ELCMC approved Market Rate for each child enrolled in your program based on Provider Type, Child Age, and Child Eligibility (FT/PT)
• You MAY still charge SR parents ONLY your differential rate.
• You MAY NOT charge a parent their Parent Fee + Differential
• Differential Fees are REQUIRED to be listed on your private pay rate sheet uploaded to your Provider Profile.
• You can find the approved Market Rate in your SR Contract located in your Provider Profile.

For Providers who chose to CLOSE:

1. There is language coming on reimbursements for you, however more clarification is needed before we can tell you what that is.
2. VPK Providers who chose to close, please DO NOT update your VPK Calendar until more guidance is received.

For ALL Providers:

1. Effective Immediately – SR Providers no longer need to conduct ASQ Screenings.
   • You still have access to the ASQ System if you have a concern about a child’s development and ELCMC Staff are here to support you with Inclusion Services.

2. Effective Immediately – VPK Providers do NOT have to complete the VPK Assessment #3.
   • ELCMC recommends VPK sites that remain open still conduct the AP3, however, there is no penalty if you do not complete it.

3. Effective Immediately – VPK Providers do NOT have to enter AP3 Assessment Data into Bright Beginnings.

****NOTE: All items above are in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and are not PERMANENT changes to the Early Learning System – End dates will be set forth by assigned officials and will be communicated as appropriate****

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17^th 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.

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.

COVID-19 ELCMC Guidance #5 3.19.2020.asd

Employee Directory (Extensions) 3-11-2020

Good Evening Everyone!

Please find attached the fifth update regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. We are so THANKFUL to continue to work side-by-side with such an INCREDIBLE community! We send great THANKS to each of you who continue to do your part to support our AWESOME children and this AMAZING community!

A Couple of NEW things to be aware of –

• In our attached update, you will see all of the original items for you to use as needed as well as the daily new items. New pieces are marked with a “ßNEW!” to assist in you locating the new items for the day. Our FAQ’s Form is now an independent document as it has become too large for us to keep in the attachment. New questions are added to the bottom of the page and will now be marked with the same “ßNEW!” logo to assist you in finding the new questions and answers – the new FAQs will be released tomorrow.

 

• Please fee free to share these updates with the families you are serving.  😊

 

• President Trump signed the first of potentially several COVID-19 Relief Packages late March 18, 2020: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/politics/coronavirus-congress-relief-senate-house/index.html

• New Coronavirus Tax Relief information –  https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

• ELCMC Surveys Available:
  • Survey regarding child care space availability for first responders and other families in need: https://www.quicktapsurvey.com/survey/d313e0d78d1aec771c5b69845b227a31
  • Survey on current child care needs still open! Click here to give your feedback:  https://www.quicktapsurvey.com/survey/dc56cfbb9e16e8cc261e69cf791109f8

• ELCMC has not received an executive order as of yet that changes any of our daily practices. We maintain the same status.

• If you chose to voluntarily close at this time, please send me the following information:

Site Name

Closure Dates

Anticipated Reopening Date

Reason for Closing

• Please send me any questions you might have.

• Uplifting Inspiration of the day:

THIS is our WHY!

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17^th 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.

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.

COVID-19 ELCMC Guidance #4 3.18.2020.asd

Employee Directory (Extensions) 3-11-2020

Good Afternoon Everyone,

Please find attached the full update for today. Below is the most current information and your uplifting inspiration for the day:

• Marion District to Provide “Grab & Go” Meals to 43k Students. Click this link for additional information and locations:
  • Grab N Go Meals Info

• Check out information on mass gatherings and large community events here: Interim Guidance as of 3.15.2020

• New Survey regarding child care space availability for first responders and other families in need: https://www.quicktapsurvey.com/survey/d313e0d78d1aec771c5b69845b227a31

• Survey on current child care needs still open! Click here to give your feedback:  https://www.quicktapsurvey.com/survey/dc56cfbb9e16e8cc261e69cf791109f8

• ELCMC has not received an executive order as of yet that changes any of our daily practices. We maintain the same status.

• If you chose to voluntarily close at this time, please send me the following information:

• • Site Name
  • Closure Dates
  • Anticipated Reopening Date
  • Reason for Closing

• Please send me any questions you might have.

Uplifting Inspiration of the day:

1…2…cha cha cha (turn your sound on!) 😊

https://youtu.be/4u_bKmiCyZU

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17^th 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.

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.

COVID-19 ELCMC Guidance #3 3.17.2020.asd

Employee Directory (Extensions) 3-11-2020

Good Evening Providers –

• Thank for your continued perseverance through this very difficult time. Please find attached and below the daily update on the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• Please take a couple minutes to complete this survey to provide ELCMC with some information on your experiences with this crisis – click the link here to answer the five questions: https://www.quicktapsurvey.com/survey/dc56cfbb9e16e8cc261e69cf791109f8
• NEW INFO:

***IMPORTANT UPDATE***: Available NOW:

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program:

Apply here: https://floridadisasterloan.org/   

• If you are planning to close, please respond to this email with the following information:

Site Name:

Closure Dates:

Anticipated Reopening:

• Additional resources are available in the attachment along with FAQS and the ELCMC Extension List.
• Please continue to comminicate by responding to this email with your questions or to report any additiuonal information.

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17^th 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.

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.

COVID-19 ELCMC Guidance #2 3.16.2020

Good Afternoon Providers,

Please find attached a detailed update on the COVID-19 Virus impacting us. You can expect a daily update by email from the ELCMC team around 5pm, Monday through Friday – or as breaking news is released.

• As of the release of this notice, ELCMC is NOT planning to close our office. However, effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 through April 5, 2020 – ELCMC will close to the public at 3:30 PM daily. This will allow ELCMC Office staff to sanitize our building thoroughly.

• Attendance and Emergency Closure Procedures remain the same at this time:

• • Private childcare businesses who choose to close at this time will not qualify for reimbursement under the school readiness program emergency closure guidelines.

• Private childcare business who remain open should operate as they would on a typical day. Typical attendance tracking (sign in/out sheets and attendance rosters) should be maintained and submitted during appropriate times as usual.

• If you are planning to close, please respond to this email with the following information:

Site Name:

Closure Dates:

Anticipated Reopening:

• We are working on responding to individual questions – please continue to be patient with us as we want to ensure each question is answered appropriately and thoroughly.

• Continue to send your questions by responding to these emails.

• PLEASE NOTE: Numerous Events have been cancelled or rescheduled, below is a list of events either sponsored by ELCMC or that ELCMC was planning to attend:

Event	Date/Time	Location	Change
HMG Books, Balls, and Blocks	Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – 1pm-4pm	ELCMC Office	Rescheduled to date in May – TBA
CEP Business After Hours – Florida Credit Union to benefit ELCMC	Thursday, March 19, 2020 – 5pm-7pm	Florida Credit Union & ELCMC Office	Cancelled – more info TBA
AMP Youth Health Fair	Sunday, March 22, 2020 – 10am		Cancelled – more info TBA
32nd Annual ECE Conference	Saturday, March 28, 2020 – 7:15am-4:00pm	College of Central FL	Rescheduled to June 6, 2020 – same times/location
OASN Autism Walk	Saturday, March 28, 2020 – 9:45am	Sholom Park	Cancelled – more info TBA
Marion County Day	Saturday, March 28, 2020 – 10am-2pm	McPherson Gov Campus, Ocala	Cancelled – more info TBA
Pinwheels for Prevention	Saturday, March 4, 2020 – 11am-2pm	Citizen’s Circle – Ocala	Cancelled – more info TBA

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17^th 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.

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.

COVID-19 ELCMC Guidance 3.14.2020

6M-8.204 VPK Attendance Policy – Emergency Closures (5)

6M-4.501 – SR Emergency Closure (5)

Good Afternoon Providers,

Please find attached a detailed update on the COVID-19 Virus impacting us. You can expect a daily update by email from the ELCMC team by 5pm, Monday through Friday – or as breaking news is released.

As of the release of this notice, ELCMC is NOT planning to close our office.

Private childcare businesses who choose to close at this time will not qualify

for reimbursement under the school readiness program emergency closure

guidelines.

Private childcare business who remain open should operate as they would on

a typical day. Typical attendance tracking (sign in/out sheets and attendance

rosters) should be maintained and submitted during appropriate times as

usual.

If you are planning to close, please respond to this email with the following information:

Site Name:

Closure Dates:

Anticipated Reopening:

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Thank you,

Elizabeth Deola

Chief Program Officer

2300 SW 17^th 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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