Schools & Child Care
School Administrators (ECE, K-12)
- On March 10, the Merced County Department of Public Health sent an update on counties with “community spread”, and a recommendation that schools from a county with “community spread” not be allowed to visit a school in Merced County for an event. The full document is located here:
Merced County Department of Public Health’s Guidance for Schools on Community Spread - On March 7, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) distributed an update to their guidance on the transmission and severity of COVID-19. The full document is located here:
School District Guidance - Novel Coronavirus - March 7, 2020 - On February 7, CDPH distributed guidance on precautions that schools and school districts should take to prevent the spread of all infections diseases, including COVID-19. The full document is located here:
School District Guidance - Novel Coronavirus - February 7, 2020
Colleges & Universities
- On March 7, CDPH distributed an update to their guidance on the transmission and severity of COVID-19. The full document is located here:
Higher Education Guidance - Novel Coronavirus - March 7, 2020 - On February 11, CDPH distributed guidance on precautions that colleges and universities should take to prevent the spread of all infections diseases, including COVID-19. The full document is located here:
Higher Education Guidance - Novel Coronavirus - February 11, 2020
Education Professionals
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a flyer to promote proper handwashing. The flyer is located here:
CDC Hand Washing Safety Flyer - On February 11, CDPH distributed guidance on precautions that child care and preschool settings should take to prevent the spread of all infections diseases, including COVID-19. The full document is located here:
CHDP Coronavirus Guidance for Child Care and Preschool Settings - February 11, 2020
Child Support Assistance
Merced County Office of Edcuation (MCOE) offers child care subsidies and may be able to help you with your childcare payments. Families who are considered part of the “Essential Workforce” and are currently working during the COVID-19 shelter in place order, may be eligible for services. For additional information, refer to the attached documents, call MCOE at (209) 381-6790, or visit www.mcoe.org.