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 This posting exists to make previous updates more easily accessible, so some information provided may now be outdated.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

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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