10 AugAdditional allowable absences in COVID-19 hotspots
Child care services in a Commonwealth-declared COVID-19 hotspot can access additional allowable absences if the declaration extends for more than seven days.
Families will not have to use their 42 days of allowable absences during the lockdown. The additional absences will be available until the end of the hotspot declaration. This means families will still have allowable absence days to use after the lockdown. It also ensures children remain enrolled and providers can continue to receive the Child Care Subsidy.
Providers should ensure that your contact details are up to date in the DESE Child Care Subsidy System so you don’t miss important information. Update your details via the Provider Entry Point or your third-party software.
