Safety in programs for children and youth is central to the reopening plans for Santa Clara County. Below are links to helpful health and safety resources, including COVID-19 guidance information.
If you need more help finding a resource, our R&R Specialists would be happy to help you. You can contact the SCC R&R Program directly at 669-212-KIDS (5437) or by emailing childcarescc@sccoe.org.
COVID-19 Guidance
- California Department of Public Health COVID -19 Child Care Guidance
- Cal/OSHA Temporary Emergency Standards
- You will find the following information:
COVID-19 Model Written Program
COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards – What Employers Need to Know (Fact Sheet)
- You will find the following information:
- Santa Clara County Department of Public Health
- CDSS Community Care Licensing
- Find All Provider Information Notices (PINs)
- ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REQUIRING USE OF FACE COVERINGS INDOORS BY ALL PERSONS (08/02/2021)
- PIN 21-18-CCP - Updated Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) Industry Guidance for Child Care Settings
- COVID-19 Guidance and Resources
COVID Vaccination Information
- Find COVID-19 Vaccine information by visiting sccfreevax.org
- Healthier Kids Foundation
- If you need more help finding and scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, call the Healthier Kids Foundation Support Line at 1-833-560-0560
Health and Safety Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – COVID-19 Resources
- Maintaining Health Environments
- COVID-19 Toolkits
- Cleaning and Disinfecting
- The California Child Care Health Program
- Provides a wealth of health and safety information and resources for early learning and care providers as well as resources for families that can be downloaded for free from their website.
First 5 Santa Clara County
- Visit FIRST 5 Santa Clara's Slow the Spread Campaign to find the new Potter the Otter guidebook and other resources!
Health Resources
- Healthier Kids Foundation
- Health Care for Early Learners
- Community Health Clinics in Santa Clara County
Immunization Resources
- To learn about vaccinations by age and vaccination locations in our county, visit the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s Steps for Success website
- To learn more about immunizations requirements, visit Shots for School
- Recommended immunizations for ages 0-6
- Vaccination clinics and vaccination information in Santa Clara County