Children who have a COVID-19 exposure or close contact, but have no symptoms, are not required to quarantine, and can remain in the classroom.

If a child is COVID-19 symptomatic or COVID-19 positive, they should stay home while symptoms persist.  The child will be able to return to the classroom after 5 days have passed since the onset of symptoms and are fever free for 24 hours.  

After an exposure, close contact, or positive COVID-19 diagnosis, a negative COVID-19 test is not required for a child to be able to return to school. 

Masking Guidance – Children in a child care facility are not required to wear a mask or face covering.  

Child care facilities are encouraged to continue to routinely clean classrooms and high traffic areas.

Children and staff are encouraged to practice routine hand washing throughout the day.