This page is an archive of all of OEC’s expired COVID-19 memos, which are no longer in effect. We’re keeping them for historical reference only. Our only current memo is #50, which announced the end of the public health emergency declaration:
During COVID-19, OEC’s Commissioner issued 50 memos related to COVID-19. If you need any of these memos in Spanish, please send an email stating which specific memo(s) you need.
| Memo | Dated published | Date expired | Topic | Files |
| Memo #49: Revised Mask Guidance | February 28, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | Notes changes to requirements for masks and face coverings | Memo #49 Revised Mask Guidance (English) (Spanish) |
| Memo #48: Waivers of Specific Policies for School Readiness and Child Day Care Programs | December 15, 2021 | May 11, 2023 | Extends waivers of certain OEC General Policies for School Readiness and Child Day Care programs for the SFY 22 funding period. | Memo #48 – Waivers of Specific Policies for School Readiness and Child Day Care Programs |
| Memo #47: FY22 Waivers of Operating Hours, and Alternative Care Plan | December 2, 2021 (revised December 20, 2021) | May 11, 2023 | Waivers for operating hours and days of closure for School Readiness and Child Day Care programs. Waivers for requirements related to alternative care plan for School Readiness, Child Day Care, and Smart Start programs. Revision of 12/20/21 adds Smart Start to the section on waivers of operating hours. | Memo #47 – FY22 Waivers of Operating Hours, and Alternative Care Plan |
| Memo #46: Updates to Background Checks | September 30, 2021 | March 2, 2022 | Changes to the background check process and using BCIS to check your roster | Memo #46 (September 30, 2021) |
| Memo #45: Vaccines and Testing | August 20, 2021 | February 15, 2022 | Vaccine requirements for child care staff related to Executive Order 13D | Memo #45 v1 (August 20, 2021) Memo #45 v2 (rev. September 24, 2021) Memo #45 v3 (rev. October 12, 2021) Memo #45 v4 (January 3, 2022) Memo #45 v5 (January 24, 2022) |
| Memo #44: Three Month Waiver of Tuberculin Test Requirement | July 22, 2021 | May 11, 2023 | Three Month Waiver of Tuberculin Test Requirement | Memo #44: Three Month Waiver of Tuberculin Test Requirement (English) (Spanish) |
| Memo #43: FY 22 Funding for School Readiness and Child Day Care | July 26, 2021 (revised January 28, 2022) | May 11, 2023 | Details about new supports for families & programs and changes to funding structures for Child Day Care, School Readiness, and Smart Start during the COVID-19 recovery phase Sept. 1, 2021 revisions: Edit opening paragraph to remove references to summer 2021; removes reference to remote and hybrid learning; provide funding eligibility criteria for OEC funded SR, CDC and SS programs; add section on Operational Expense Supplement; CDC enrollment eligibility changes SFY22. Jan. 28, 2022 revisions: Included Smart Start in heading; added to section on Operational Expense Supplement to extend through June 2022; transferred sections from Memo 42 relating to School Readiness, Child Day Care and Smart Start funding calculations; added new item on payment of full allocations and monthly reports. | Memo #43: FY 22 Funding for School Readiness and Child Day Care |
| Memo #42: FY 22 Funding for School Readiness, Child Day Care and Smart Start | June 1, 2021 | January 28, 2022 | Guidance about changes in funding structures for programs as the state recovers from COVID-19 | Memo #42 (June 1, 2021) |
| Memo #41: Update to Requirements and Guidance; Change in Mask Requirement for Staff; Expiration of memos 21 and 27 | May 21, 2021 | March, 2022 | Change in mask requirement for staff; expiration of memos 21 and 27 | Memo #41 v1 (May 20, 2021) Memo #41 v2 (rev. December 13, 2021) |
| Memo #40: Reduced Requirements and Expiration of Previous Memos | May 7, 2021 | March 2, 2022 | Guidance about the sunsetting of requirements related to COVID-19 and expiration of memos 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 12, 13, 16, 19, and 20 | Memo #40 v1 (May 7, 2021) Memo #40 v2 (rev. May 21, 2021) Memo #40 v3 (rev. December 13, 2021) |
| Memo #39: Notice of Declared Emergency and Impact on Waivers | May 7, 2021 | Guidance about how the eventual end of the state of emergency will affect programs and OEC waivers granted during COVID-19 | Memo #39 v1 (May 7, 2021) Memo #39 v2 (rev. May 26, 2021) | |
| Memo #38: Residential Camp Guidance and Removal of Group Size | April 30, 2021 | March 2022 | Guidance for residential youth camps for the summer 2021 season | Memo #38 (April 30, 2021) |
| Memo #37: Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals Working in Child Care, Youth Camps, Birth to Three and Home Visiting Programs Serving Children | March 26, 2021 | March 2022 | Guidance for child care, youth camp, Birth to Three and home visiting providers regarding precautions that are taken once individuals are fully vaccinated | Memo #37 v1 (March 26, 2021) Memo #37 v2 (rev. June 2, 2021) Memo #37 v3 (rev. January 3, 2022) Memo #37 v4 (rev. January 13, 2022) Memo #37 v5 (rev. January 24, 2022) |
| Memo #36: Child Care and Youth Camp Resource for Local Directors of Health | December 22, 2020 (revised March 15, 2021) | May 11, 2023 | Joint memo from OEC and the State Department of Public Health to help local directors of health keep children, child care providers, and families safe and allow child care programs and camps to remain open | Memo #36: Child Care and Youth Camp Resource for Local Directors of Health |
| Memo #35: FY 21 Funding for School Readiness, Child Day Care and Smart Start | December 10, 2020 | Addition of new item in 2 regarding funding beginning March 2021; item 6, Priority district family fee replacement payment; and section ‘Additional Information for School Readiness Program | Memo #35 v1 (December 10, 2020) Memo #35 v2 (rev. January 15, 2021) Memo #35 v3 (rev. January 28, 2021) Memo #35 v4 (rev. February 24, 2021) Memo #35 v5 (rev. June 14, 2021) Memo #35 v6 (rev. June 24, 2021) | |
| Memo #34: Requirements for State-Funded Programs Providing Remote Learning | November 24, 2020 | Requirements for programs that receive School Readiness, Child Day Care, and/or Smart Start funding to provide remote learning | Memo #34 (November 24, 2020) Related document: OEC Remote Learning Guidance | |
| Memo #33: COVID-19 Response Funds for Smart Start Funded Programs | November 23, 2020 | Details about waiver of the limitation on funding for Smart Start child care programs related to COVID-19 | Memo #33 (November 23, 2020) | |
| Memo #32: Children Who Attend Child Care Programs and Receive Support Services | November 23, 2020 | May 11, 2023 | Joint memo from OEC and the State Department of Education about coordinating services for children who attend child care programs and receive support services | Memo #32: Children Who Attend Child Care Programs and Receive Support Services (English) (Spanish) |
| Memo #31: Waivers for School Readiness, Child Day Care, and Smart Start funded programs | October 7, 2020 | Notification of waivers of OEC policies related to the funding of School Readiness, Child Day Care, and Smart Start programs for the SFY 21 funding period | Memo #31 (October 7, 2020) | |
| Memo #30: Child Care Provisions for School-Age Children During COVID-19 | September 14, 2020 | Information about children whose in-person attendance at child care is affected by COVID-19 | Memo #30 v1 (September 14, 2020) Memo #30 v2 (rev. November 23, 2020) Memo #30 v3 (rev. January 15, 2021) Memo #30 v4 (rev. February 19, 2021) Memo #30 v5 (rev. May 27, 2021) | |
| Memo #29: Group Size, Mask Requirements, and Ventilation | September 14, 2020 | Covers new requirements related to children wearing masks while in care and changes to group size | Memo #29 v1 (September 14, 2020) Memo #29 v2 (rev. October 7, 2020) Memo #29 v3 (rev. March 15, 2021) Memo #29 v4 (rev. May 18, 2021) Memo #29 v5 (rev. May 28, 2021) Memo #29 v6 (rev. December 13, 2021) | |
| Memo #28: Child Care Waivers Status Update | August 6, 2020 | Waivers (for licensing and health and safety) that end on September 9, 2020 and others that may remain in effect | Memo #28 v1 (August 6, 2020) Memo #28 v2 (rev. November 3, 2020) | |
| Memo #27: Updates Concerning Background Checks | July 27, 2020 | Changes to the background check process during COVID-19, including updates about fingerprint fees and requirements | Memo #27 (July 27, 2020) | |
| Memo #26: Child Care Guidance Regarding State of CT Travel Advisories | July 7, 2020 | Guidance on establishing policies to comply with out-of-state travel advisories | Memo #26 v1 (July 7, 2020) Memo #26 v2 (rev. August 4, 2020) Memo #26 v3 (rev. November 3, 2020) Memo #26 v4 (rev. March 26, 2021) | |
| Memo #25: Inspections of Licensed Child Care Programs and License-Exempt Programs | July 6, 2020 | Updates on changes to OEC’s inspection of child care programs | Memo #25 v1 (July 6, 2020) Memo #25 v2 (rev. November 3, 2020) | |
| Memo #24: Inspections of Licenses Youth Camps | July 6, 2020 | Update on youth camp inspections, licensing staff precautions during inspections, and compliance with enhanced requirements | Memo #24 v1 (July 6, 2020) Memo #24 v2 (rev. November 3, 2020) | |
| Memo #23: Access to Testing for OEC-Funded Providers | May 22, 2020 | Information about drive-up COVID-19 testing for early care and education providers | Memo #23 v1 (May 22, 2020) Memo #23 v2 (rev. June 2, 2020) Memo #23 v3 (rev. July 28, 2020) Memo #23 v4 (rev. September 21, 2020) Memo #23 v5 (rev. December 22, 2020) Memo #23 v6 (rev. January 7, 2021) | |
| Memo #22: Family Child Care School Age Capacity Waiver | May 8, 2020 | Details about the temporary waiver allowing an increase in the capacity for family child care home programs during the emergency | Memo #22 v1 (May 8, 2020) Memo #22 v2 (rev. November 3, 2020) Memo #22 v3 (rev. May 26, 2021) | |
| Memo #21: Annual Inspection Waiver | April 27, 2020 | Details on the waiver of licensing requirements during the emergency | Memo #21 (April 27, 2020) | |
| Memo #20: Modification of Definition of Child Care Services | April 27, 2020 | Additional details on the definition of child care for licensing purposes | Memo #20 (April 27, 2020) | |
| Memo #19: Expanded Definition of Children Eligible for Birth to Three Services | April 24, 2020 | Joint memo from OEC and the Dept. of Education about temporary changes to eligibility for Birth to Three services | Memo #19 (April 24, 2020) Note: This joint memo was issued by the Commissioners of the Office of Early Childhood and the State Department of Education to address the need to coordinate services for children who attend child care programs and receive support services. | |
| Memo #18: Youth Camp Guidance | April 23, 2020 | Requirements and other guidance for youth camps; update on group size; Youth Camp Informed Consent requirement and form removed. | Memo #18 v1 (April 23, 2020) Memo #18 v2 (rev. May 18, 2020) Memo #18 v3 (rev. June 3, 2020) Memo #18 v4 (rev. June 25, 2020) Memo #18 v5 (rev. July 29, 2020) Memo #18 v6 (rev. November 3, 2020) Memo #18 v7 (rev. March 16, 2021) | |
| Memo #17: School Readiness Request for Proposal Modification | April 6, 2020 | Modifications for the School Readiness RFP process Revision: Updated item #7 related to Quality Enhancement funds | Memo #17 v1 (April 6, 2020) Memo #17 v2 (rev. February 23, 2021) | |
| Memo #16: Extension of Administrative Deadlines and Modification of Hearing Procedures | April 1, 2020 | Extension of administrative deadlines for Care 4 Kids and Child Care Licensing Shift in format for hearings (by telephone or web) and correspondence (by email) | Memo #16 (April 1, 2020) | |
| Memo #15: Reduced Group Size and Enhanced Health Procedures for Child Care Programs | March 31, 2020 | Limits on group sizes for children Checking children and staff for signs of infection Guidance on enhanced disinfection, cleaning, and other precautions | Memo #15 v1 (March 31, 2020) Memo #15 v2 (rev. June 3, 2020) Memo #15 v3 (rev. June 25, 2020) Memo #15 v4 (rev. November 3, 2020) Memo #15 v5 (rev. March 15, 2021) | |
| Memo #14: Parent Fee Waiver and Extended GAP | March 29, 2020 | March 2, 2022 | Guidance for Birth to Three Early Intervention Service (EIS) Providers Waiving family cost participation fees Extension of General Administration Payments (GAP) | Memo #14 v1 (March 29, 2020) Memo #14 v2 (rev. November 3, 2020) |
| Memo #13: Continuation of State Funding | March 26, 2020 | OEC’s commitment to paying providers in publicly-funded programs (Care 4 Kids, Child Day Care, School Readiness, and Smart Start) through June 30, 2020 Update on funding for Even Start and Head Start supplement programs | Memo #13 (March 26, 2020) | |
| Memo #12: Child Care Business Support | March 25, 2020 | Impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, including child care programs List of resources for small businesses | Memo #12 v1 (March 25, 2020) Memo #12 v2 (rev. March 27, 2020) Memo #12 v3 (rev. June 5, 2020) | |
| Memo #11: Birth to Three Providers Fiscal and Home Visit Guidance | March 23, 2020 | Guidance for Birth to Three staff working from home using Remote Early Intervention (EI) | Memo #11 v1 (March 23, 2020) Memo #11 v2 (rev. June 5, 2020) Memo #11 v3 (rev. November 3, 2020) | |
| Memo #10: Home Visiting: Virtual and Telehealth | March 23, 2020 | Guidance for home visiting staff about shifting to virtual home visits and using video platforms | Memo #10 v1 (March 23, 2020) Memo #10 v2 (rev. November 3, 2020) | |
| Memo #9: Additional Child Care Waivers | March 20, 2020 | Updates on changes to background checks and licensing processes during the state of emergency | Memo #9 (March 20, 2020) | |
| Memo #8: Waivers for State Funded Programs | March 20, 2020 | Updates on changes to OEC policies for payments, reporting, quality assurance, and qualified staff members during the state of emergency | Memo #8 (March 20, 2020) | |
| Memo #7 | March 16, 2020 | Waivers to licensing requirements during the state of emergency | Memo #7 v1 (March 16, 2020) Memo #7 v2 (rev. November 7, 2020) Memo #7 v3 (rev. December 21, 2020) Memo #7 v4 (rev. May 26, 2021) | |
| Memo #6: Message Regarding Child Care | March 16, 2020 | Guidance for parents who need child care Tips on preventing the spread of respiratory viruses. | Memo #6 v1 (March 16, 2020) Memo #6 v2 (rev. April 20, 2020) Memo #6 v3 (rev. June 5, 2020) Memo #6 v4 (rev. July 29, 2020) Memo #6 v5 (rev. November 3, 2020) Memo #6 v6 (rev. December 21, 2020) Memo #6 v7 (rev. March 15, 2021) | |
| Memo #5: Fiscal and Home Visit Guidance for Birth to Three and Home Visiting Providers | March 16, 2020 | Guidance for Birth to 3 programs Guidance for home visiting programs — including screening questions to ask families about possible COVID-19 exposure and guidance on virtual home visits | Memo #5 v1 (March 16, 2020) Memo #5 v2 (rev. November 3, 2020) | |
| Memo #4: FCC Cap and Closures | March 13, 2020 | Guidance on closing schools and programs Information about implications of the state’s civil preparedness emergency | Memo #4 (March 13, 2020) | |
| Memo #3: Funding and Program Closure | March 13, 2020 | Update on funding for state-funded programs Guidance on closing schools and child care programs | Memo #3 (March 13, 2020) | |
| Memo #2: Supporting the Needs of Young Children and Families | March 11, 2020 | Guidance on reliable information sources, communication, medical care, health, back-up care, and planning | Memo #2 (March 11, 2020) | |
| Memo for Licensed Providers about COVID-19 (Birth to Three) | March 9, 2020 | Education about COVID-19 Following public health practices Reporting cases of COVID-19 | Memo for Licensed Providers about COVID-19 B23 v1 (March 9, 2020) Memo for Licensed Providers about COVID-19 B23 v2 (rev. June 3, 2020) | |
| Memo for Licensed Providers about COVID-19 | February 28, 2020 | Education about COVID-19 Following public health practices Reporting cases of COVID-19 | Memo for Licensed Providers about COVID-19 v1 (February 28, 2020) Memo for Licensed Providers about COVID-19 v2 (rev. June 3, 2020) Memo for Licensed Providers about COVID-19 v3 (rev. July 29, 2020) | |
| Novel Coronavirus Memo | Information about COVID-19 Tips for preventing the spread of viruses Guidance on reporting cases of COVID-19 | Novel Coronavirus Memo v1 (February 28, 2020) Novel Coronavirus Memo v2 (Revised June 3, 2020) |
Last updated July 31, 2023