COVID-19 & Childcare

Childcare providers are on the front lines of this fight against COVID-19. You are receiving information daily from many different sources. This website should help to keep the incoming information together and easily accessible. 

Updates

State

• May 5 Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Update
• April 27 COVID-19 Update
• April 17 Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Update
• April 9 Background Studies Update for Family Child Care Providers
• April 8 Modification to Family Child Care Licensing Requirements
• April 3 Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Update 
• March 26 Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Update 
• March 25 Governor Walz’s Letter to Childcare Providers
• March 23 Governor’s Children’s Cabinet Update
• March 20 COVID-19 Update Regarding DHS Licensing
• COVID Decision Tree

Local

• Modifications made to licensing as a result of COVID-19
• Stay-at-Home Order for Childcare Providers

Website Links

• Minnesota Department of Health
• Center for Disease and Control
• Department of Human Services
• Department of Human Services Childcare Map for Emergency Employees

Phone Numbers

• Health Questions: 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 (7:00 am to 7:00 pm) 
• Statewide Hotline for Childcare Providers Only: 1-888-234-1268 (7:00 am to 7:00 pm)
• Joanna Petersen’s Work Cell: 507-720-4290
• Holly Holland’s Work Cell: 507-720-1213
• Michelle Lechner’s Office Phone: 507-304-4273
• Anne Broskoff’s Office Phone: 507-304-4459