Information for Schools and Childcare
Información para escuelas y atención infantil
Last updated 3/15/2023
Health guidelines make classrooms safer. Click here to read the State's K-12 guidance for the 2022-2023 school year.
Isolation and Quarantine for K-12 Settings
Haga clic para Lineamientos de Aislamiento y Cuarentena para Grados K-12
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Students and staff should follow isolation and quarantine guidelines for the general public. Visit our COVID-19 Patients and Contacts page for more information.
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The State strongly recommends that schools use a group-tracing approach for students exposed to COVID-19 in a K-12 setting, which allows students to remain in class following an exposure unless they develop symptoms or test positive for COVID-19. Additional guidance can be found on the CA Safe Schools Hub and in the CDPH K-12 School Guidance.
Contra Costa County follows the State of California’s guidance for K-12 schools, including:
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Staying Up-to-Date on Vaccinations: State and county health officials strongly recommend that students and staff get vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up-to-date to protect themselves from serious illness.
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Masking: Students and staff should follow CDPH masking guidance for the general public. Masking is not required but is recommended in indoor settings when CDC COVID-19 Community Levels are high.
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Optimize Indoor Air Quality: For indoor spaces, ventilation should be optimized, which can be done by following COVID-19 and Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools. Facility maintenance staff may also review technical considerations.
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Testing: Due to the increased travel and social interactions that often occurs during school-breaks, it is recommended that students and staff get tested for COVID-19 prior to returning to school following major breaks (e.g., summer, winter, spring). Schools should follow the California Department of Public Health's Preliminary Testing Framework for K-12 Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year.
For resources for colleges and universities, click here.
Resources for Parents & Caregivers
Resources for School Officials
Please refer to California Department of Public Health (CDPH) K-12 Schools Guidance for the most up-to-date information, including testing, quarantine and isolation guidelines.
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- SPOT Bulk Upload Template - 2/4/2022
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GRID: Guidance for Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Cases - 3/14/2023
Childcare
Atención infantil
Every child care program is expected to continue to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of children, providers, and families. All providers should apply new and updated policies and requirements that address the need for continued infection control and should update their emergency preparedness plan. Click here to review the State Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs.
Local
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GRID: Guidance for Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Cases - 3/14/2023
State (Estado)
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Case & Outbreak Reporting
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades)
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Resources for K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs|Recursos para esuelas y programas de cuidados infantiles