NYS OCFS Dear Provider Letter - Updated Child Care Mask Guidance

For Licensed, Registered, or Legally-Exempt Group Providers

Effective March 2, 2022, NYS OCFS is no longer requiring that masks be worn in your child care program. You may continue to require masks and children or staff should continue to be encouraged to wear a mask if they prefer to do so.
March 1, 2022 LetterWord | March 1, 2022 LetterPDF - English


A partir del 2 de marzo de 2022, OCFS ya no requiere el uso de mascarillas en su programa de cuidado infantil. Es posible que continúe requiriendo máscaras y se debe seguir alentando a los niños o al personal a usar máscaras si así lo prefieren.
March 1, 2022 Letter SpanishWord | March 1, 2022 LetterPDF - Spanish / Español

Source: https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/letters.php

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