COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Care Providers YMCA Childcare Resource

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine not only helps to protect you and others around you, but is also a vital step for the recovery of San Diego County. COVID-19 vaccinations will become available in phases. Here is important information and resources to help you prepare yourself and your program for when the vaccine is available. When can providers get the vaccine? Beginning Saturday, February 27, & child care personnel are eligible to receive the vaccine.

How Do I Register? 1) When vaccines are available, LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PHASES CLICK HERE to make an appointment online. Please keep in mind that appointments can only be What will the day of the vaccination be made online, you may want to connect with a friend or member if you need technological assistance. like? Each site is different when it comes to giving out the vaccine. a. If you need guidance, call 211. (support in multiple languages) Be prepared to wait for long periods of time either in your car b. If you are over 75, 211 can support you in or in person. In some cases you will need to stand in line 6 making an appointment. feet apart with your mask on. Visit UC HEALTH for other c. Check your local pharmacy to see if the tips on how to prepare before getting the COVID-19 vaccine. vaccine is available. 2) Gather your documents What can I do right now to prepare? a. Appointment confirmation b. A photo ID: drivers license, passport, Mexican 1) Educate your staff about the COVID-19 vaccine. If you consular etc., need support, the Y offers a FREE COVID-19 Vaccine c. Verification of Child Care training. WATCH THIS OVERVIEW VIDEO HERE. (CLICK HERE) 2) Create a plan for operations for your program: a. What are operating hours when staff get their vaccine? b. What will coverage look like if staff experience side effects? c. How will you notify if adjusting hours?

What do I need to know about the second dose? You will be instructed how and when to your second dose once receiving the first. When you arrive on site for your second dose, confirm with the site that the type of vaccine is available prior to falling in line. Documents that are needed (Must provide proof of appointment – printed or show confirmation email)

Child Care Provider Description of Child Care Documentation Types Setting Recommendations

Letter from CDA or YMCA + Photo ID Childcare provided in the home OR by one individual, for a child that Family Friend and Neighbor Signed Letter From Family is not their own. Often a family Employing Provider + Photo ID member, friend of the family, or OR hired “babysitter/”. Signed “Childcare Vaccine Eligibility Verification Form” + Photo ID

Child Care Provided out of a home Signed “Childcare Vaccine Eligibility for small groups of mixed age Verification Form” + Photo ID children. No more than 14 Licensed Family Child Care children per home. May have 1 or Employees of a Family Childcare Home: (FCC) Homes 2 staff. Family of childcare provider lives in the home where Signed “Childcare Vaccine Eligibility care provided. Verification Form” + Photo ID

Childcare licensed by Community Signed letter from their employer on Care Licensing or exempt from letterhead + Photo ID OR licensure. Care provided in Signed “Childcare Vaccine Eligibility Licensed Child Care Center community locations. Sites will Verification Form” + Photo ID have multiple staff providing OR direct care to children and Employee ID Badge with Photo that supporting administrative duties. Establishes You as Childcare Sector Staff

Home visitation programs Signed letter from their employer on employ home visitors that letterhead + Photo ID OR conduct visits in the home. Sites Signed “Childcare Vaccine Eligibility will have multiple staff providing Home Visitation Programs Verification Form” + Photo ID direct care to children and their OR families. This may include a hybrid Employee ID Badge with Photo that approach to serving families with Establishes You as Home virtual and in-person approaches. Visitation Staff

Additional Resource: coronavirus-sd.com/vaccine

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