Parents: The Status Of Child Care Operations During COVID-19

Updated: March 23, 2020 12:00pm PDT

We are proud of the efforts being made by our Wonderschool directors during this unprecedented crisis. The care and understanding being shown by directors who also have to care for their staff and families is admirable. Our providers continue to help working families and families of emergency response and health care workers that are struggling to find care as schools districts close and larger pre-schools are restricted from staying open.

For those workers scrambling to find interim child care, we are enacting virtual tours to help facilitate the process with as little risk of exposure as possible. We want to ensure that our critical support workers know they have access to our independent child care providers.

During this time of uncertainty, Wonderschool continues to provide our Directors with the most up to date information from official sources including the CDC and World Health Organization with regards to operating safely under the spread of COVID-19. Our programs are adhering to strict cleaning standards, group size and social distancing restrictions, as well as restrictions being enacted by local health officials

In order to support families in need, we have compiled a list below indicating the current status of available Wonderschool programs in the cities we operate. For some families, this will be their only viable option.

Contact us directly if you are struggling to find child care.
[email protected]
Phone: (415) 466-2978

We will try to keep this information updated regularly as conditions are changing quickly.

Where are Wonderschools still operating and under what restrictions?

Northern California

South Bay + Silicon Valley

Santa Clara County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Shelter in Place order – 3/16
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

San Mateo County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Shelter in Place order – 3/16
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

San Francisco County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Shelter in Place order 3/16
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

North Bay

Marin County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Shelter in Place order – 3/16
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

Sacramento County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• County Stay at Home order – 3/19
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

East Bay

Alameda County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Shelter in Place order – 3/16
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

Contra Costa County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Shelter in Place order – 3/16
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

Central Valley

San Joaquin County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Declaration of local health emergency declared; no mandatory closures as of 3/17
• Guidance for schools & child care providers
• Encourage flu vaccine for those over 6 months of age who have not had it this season
• Enhanced cleaning protocol recommended

Southern California

Ventura County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Venture County Stay Home order – 3/20
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions.

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

Los Angeles County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• The City of Los Angeles issued “Safer in Home” order:

1. “Childcare facilities may only operate if they comply with the conditions of this Order as they related to child care. Among these conditions, children must be cared for in groups of 12 or fewer, groups of children may not mix with each other, and providers may not circulate between groups.”
2. “The Order allows you to take steps necessary to take your children to authorized childcare. Otherwise, you should address childcare needs as you are able given the constraints of the situation.”

Riverside County

Status: Wonderschools operating with some restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• All gatherings of 10+ cancelled, schools closed – 3/17
• “Daycare and childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 12 or fewer (“stable” means that the same 12 or fewer children are in the same group each day).
2. Children shall not change from one group to another
3. IF more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

Orange County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Order prohibiting gatherings of any kind; Essential activities exempt – 3/18
• “Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted from this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions:

1. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups.
2. Children shall not change from on group to another.
3. If more than one group of children is cared for at a facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other.
4. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children.”

San Diego County

Status: Wonderschools operating with restrictions

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Stay Home order – 3/19
• Gatherings over 10+ prohibited, non-essential businesses + schools closed – 3/19
• “Child care facilities need to operate in the following way:

1. Groups of children are limited to 10, and they have to be the same children each day.
2. If there is more than one group at a facility, they need to be in separate rooms.
3. Children cannot move from group to group.
4. The groups cannot mix. The providers must stay with one group.”

New York

NYC + Surrounding Boroughs

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• State-wide Executive Order mandating school, restaurant, business closures – 3/20
• Child care exempt; providers are being asked to prioritize openings for first responders, health care workers, and direct care workers

Colorado

Denver County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide closure of K-12 schools and public preschools – 3/18
• Mass gatherings of 50+ prohibited, restrictions on non-essential business activities – 3/16
• Child care exempt; state government asking programs to stay open to provider care if possible

Adams County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide closure of K-12 schools and public preschools – 3/18
• General guidelines; dine-in restaurants, theaters, casinos closed as of 3/17
• Child care exempt; state government asking programs to stay open to provider care if possible

Douglas County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide closure of K-12 schools and public preschools – 3/18
• General guidelines; dine-in restaurants, theaters, casinos closed as of 3/17
• Child care exempt; state government asking programs to stay open to provider care if possible

Arapahoe County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide closure of K-12 schools and public preschools – 3/18
• General guidelines; dine-in restaurants, theaters, casinos closed as of 3/17
• Child care exempt; state government asking programs to stay open to provider care if possible

Jefferson County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide closure of K-12 schools and public preschools – 3/18
• General guidelines; public offices, dine-in restaurants, theaters, casinos closed as of 3/17
• Child care exempt; state government asking programs to stay open to provider care if possible

Massachussets

Suffolk County (Boston Metro)

Status: Emergency Child Care Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• All child care programs ordered closed by 3/22 – 3/18
• Only programs approved as exempt Emergency Child Care Programs may remain open

Norfolk County

Status: Emergency Child Care Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• All child care programs ordered closed by 3/22 – 3/18
• Only programs approved as exempt Emergency Child Care Programs may remain open

Essex County

Status: Emergency Child Care Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• All child care programs ordered closed by 3/22 – 3/18
• Only programs approved as exempt Emergency Child Care Programs may remain open

Texas

Harris County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Executive Order closing schools, gyms, etc.; gatherings 10+ prohibited – 3/19
• Tours/Events at programs required to be conducted virtually

Fort Bend County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Executive Order closing schools, gyms, etc.; gatherings 10+ prohibited – 3/19
• Tours/Events at programs required to be conducted virtually

Montgomery County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Executive Order closing schools, gyms, etc.; gatherings 10+ prohibited – 3/19
• Tours/Events at programs required to be conducted virtually

Dallas County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Executive Order closing schools, gyms, etc.; gatherings 10+ prohibited – 3/19
• Tours/Events at programs required to be conducted virtually

Tarrant County

Status: Wonderschools operating

Find open programs here

Detailed information:

• Statewide Executive Order closing schools, gyms, etc.; gatherings 10+ prohibited – 3/19
• Tours/Events at programs required to be conducted virtually