COVID-19 Vaccine is Now Available for all Early Childhood Educators in New York
The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all early childhood educators in New York State. New Yorkers eligible for the vaccine include:
P-12 Schools: P-12 school or school district faculty or staff (includes all teachers, substitute teachers, student teachers, school administrators, paraprofessional staff and support staff including bus drivers)
Contractors working in a P-12 school or school district (including contracted bus drivers)
Licensed, registered, approved or legally exempt group: Childcare Providers Employees or Support Staff of Licensed or Registered Childcare Setting
All vaccinations are by appointment only. Eligibility determinations and a list of nearby providers where appointments can be scheduled can all be done through New York’s new Am I Eligible app. New Yorkers can begin calling the New York State Vaccination Hotline at 4PM on Monday, January 11: 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829).
For more information about the vaccine and to check your eligibility, see Guidance for the New York State Vaccination Program or visit New York State’s website.
On January 11, 2021, NYS OCFS issued a letter to child care providers regarding the vaccine. This Dear Provider letter provides guidance to child care programs regarding the State's vaccination plan. Prioritized populations now include: owners, operators and staff of OCFS licensed and registered child care programs; providers and staff of New York City based child care programs under article 43 and article 47 of the city health code (identified as "approved child care"); and providers and staff of Legally Exempt Group Child Care programs. Please read this information carefully, and review the Department of Health's website for detailed information.
January 11, 2021 LetterPDF - English
La carta adjunta proporciona una orientación o guía a los programas de cuidado infantil sobre el plan de vacunación estatal contra el COVID-19. Las poblaciones priorizadas ahora incluyen: propietarios, operadores y personal de programas de cuidado infantil autorizados o con licencia y registrados por la Oficina de Servicios para Niños y Familias (OCFS por sus siglas en inglés); proveedores y personal de programas de cuidado infantil basados en la ciudad de Nueva York bajo el artículo 43 y el artículo 47 del código de salud de la ciudad (identificados en la guía como “cuidado infantil aprobado”); y proveedores y personal de programas de cuidado infantil grupal legalmente exento. Por favor lea esta información con atención y visite el portal del Departamento de Salud para información más detallada.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contáctese con su regulador para más asistencia.
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