Child Care and Out of School Programs

Child Care and Out of School Programs

This page has been updated with new testing guidance. 

Because recent COVID-19 variants are highly transmissible, unvaccinated people are at a much higher risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. This includes children who are under 5 years old. To help protect our community, everyone should follow these basic prevention steps:

  • Get vaccinated as soon as you are eligible
  • Stay home if you feel sick
  • Get tested if you have any symptoms, may be a close contact, or have taken part in activities that could put you at risk, such as large gatherings
  • Wash your hands regularly

Learn more about how to protect yourself and others.

If you learn of a positive case at your child care or out-of-school care program, contact the Health Department's Infectious Disease Epidemiology team. Call 802-863-7240 (Mon - Fri 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and follow the prompts).

January 7: Read about Regulated Child Care COVID-19 Tests for Tots Program

Read the advisory memo for contact tracing in the fall (Agency of Education)

Handling a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19

Regulated Child Care COVID-19 Tests for Tots Program

What to do when COVID-19 is in PreK-12 School, Child Care, Camps and Out of School Programs
A general list of what to expect and actions to take if there is a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. From the Health Department.

Checklist for Handling COVID-19 in School, Child Care, Camps and Out of School Programs
A checklist of actions to take if someone who tested positive was at your facility. From the Health Department.

Template letter for a confirmed COVID-19 Case in Child Care and School Age Camps/Care

Template letter for students/children after exposure to COVID-19 at school/facility
Arabic | Burmese | French | Kirundi | Nepali | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Vietnamese

Template letter for staff after exposure to COVID-19 at school/facility

Template letter for students after low-risk exposure to COVID-19 at school
Arabic | Burmese | French | Kirundi | Nepali | Somali | Spanish | Swahili | Vietnamese

Line List for Schools, Child Care, Camps and Out of School Programs*
*Line lists are not required at this time (as of January 14, 2022)

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