There are daycares that have remained open this whole time in VA, even for folks that aren't essential workers. But our pre-k in DC is prepping for split week (some kids probably 2 days/3 days a week) so they can get down to the 10 person max per room. So we get all of the exposure but not full time care. Not criticizing them.

The variation is what you can do across jurisdictions makes no sense. Daycares are open in VA at stage 1 but in Maryland they don't open until stage 2?

Anonymous wrote:So are they having to go part day/2 days a week to serve the same number of children?

Not at ours. The word among parents at our center is that most aren’t sending their kids back when they open. The guidelines in place seem like a very sterile and separated environment, and a lot are still uncomfortable with the high level of spread in northern VA so many are continuing on at home as long as they can.

So are they having to go part day/2 days a week to serve the same number of children?

Anonymous wrote:What are the rules for daycares in VA? In DC and MD, I believe when they do open, they will be limited to 10 people per room, including 2 adults. So it will be dramatically reduced capacity.

It’s the same in VA. Limit of 10 people in one room. 14 day closure if there is a case.

Anonymous wrote:My daycare opened in Alexandria. They were for essentials and now it's for whoever.

Yep, mine did too. Our essentials were not frontline workers or health workers but rather national security workers so a pretty low risk group.

What are the rules for daycares in VA? In DC and MD, I believe when they do open, they will be limited to 10 people per room, including 2 adults. So it will be dramatically reduced capacity.

My daycare opened in Alexandria. They were for essentials and now it's for whoever.

crowdsourcing seeing if anyone’s daycare sent out comms regarding opening up