COVID-19: Resources for Schools and Daycares

Per the Illinois Control of Communicable Diseases Code, Section 690.30, schools and childcare facilities are still required to exclude COVID-19 cases and to assess and manage contacts as outlined in:

• IDPH COVID-19 Outbreak Reporting for Non-High-Risk Settings, including K-12 Schools, Day Cares, Workplaces, Colleges, and Businesses, Guidance (Effective January 1, 2023)

And should follow the guidance in:

• Schools and Childcare Programs | COVID-19 | CDC
• What to Do If You Were Exposed to COVID-19 | CDC
• Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 | CDC
• Understanding Exposure Risks | CDC
• CDC - Stay Up to Date with Your Vaccines
• IDPH & ISBE Joint Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Schools
• IDPH Interim Guidance on Testing for COVID-19 in Community Settings and Schools 
• Day Care Guidance from DCFS (illinois.gov)
• CDC - COVID-19 Hospital Admission Level

Non-high-risk settings are encouraged to notify local health departments if assistance is needed to manage the outbreak/cluster. Notification and Case Reporting should also occur if something unusual is occurring (e.g., burden of disease in the non-high-risk setting is greater than expected relative to community activity). Schools/daycares should ensure that notification is sent to identified close contacts when an exposure has occurred in the facility.

If you need assistance in reviewing and implementing COVID-19 guidance, please email [email protected] or call (630) 682-7400.

Find free COVID-19 testing resources here. 

Thank you for your continued partnership during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Updated 5/15/2023