Childcare & School Resources
If you have a question related to an outbreak in a school or childcare setting, please call the Health Department COVID-19 Information line at 410-313-6284.
Are you up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines? Avoid lengthened quarantine requirements and get your booster shot today.
For the most up-to-date guidance regarding school/childcare COVID-19 outbreaks, please visit our Outbreaks page.

Planning for a Safe Back to School Community Letter from Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman (August 15, 2022)
The CDC has updated its recommendations for Quarantine & Isolation in schools and childcare facilities. You can review the updated guidance here. Beginning July 1, 2022, Howard County Health Department will adopt the CDC definition of "up-to-date" for vaccination that includes a recommended booster shot for everyone age 5 and older, when eligible.Â
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Childcare & Schools
COVID-19 Information for Childcare Settings
- K-12 School and Childcare COVID-19 Guidance
- COVID-19 Guidance for Operating Early Care and Education/Child Care Programs
- CDC Frequently Asked Questions for Directors of Overnight Camps
- FAQs and Guidance for Child Care Providers during COVID-19
- Guidance to Support Safe In-Person Operations for PreK-12 Schools and Child Car…