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.
January 11, 2021 Letter SpanishWord | January 11, 2021 Letter SpanishPDF – Spanish / Español
