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Parents + Guardians

Parents, you are your child’s first teacher. The experiences you provide, the bonds you share, and the opportunities you have to ensure your children thrive are invaluable. Learn how Action for Children can support you and your family as you grow together.

Providers

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) workforce works to promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children. AFC works to promote the ECE workforce through professional development and technical assistance.

Community

Action for Children’s work is made possible through the support, advocacy, and active participation of the entire community. By hosting events, sharing up-to-date news, and engaging with stakeholders throughout Central Ohio, AFC seeks to inform and inspire.

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Helping Families Access Temporary Pandemic Child Care programs

Temporary Pandemic Child Care Lists
Pandemic Child Care Centers in Central Ohio
Pandemic Family Child Care Providers in Central Ohio
For more information for families and providers, please visit the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ page for families.

Activities and Tips
How to ease children’s anxiety about COVID-19
Help stop the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19

School and Child Care Closures
Child Care Programs Closed through April 30
Schools Closed through May 1

Temporary Pandemic Child Care Programs
Apply to become a TPCC program
Join the ‘Central Ohio Critical Child Care Network’ Facebook Group
For more information on TPCCs, go to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services page for providers.

Provider Resources
Preparing your business for child care closure
Professional Development ONLINE Training Schedule for April

Support
Columbus Cares Kid Kits

Community Resources
Free Meal Locations and Times
Unemployment, Rent/Utilities, & Transportation
Fingerprinting and Background Check locations and times

AFC in the News

NBC4: Daycares remain open with temporary pandemic license (March 26, 2020)

Columbus Dispatch: Ohio’s coronavirus child-care centers are set to open. How many kids will show up? (March 26, 2020)

10TV: Ohio day cares prepare for eventual closure; parents should, too (March 16, 2020)

Columbus Dispatch: Ohio schools prepare for 3-week coronavirus shutdown starting Monday (March 13, 2020)