SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order, child care providers have been ordered to close unless they are providing emergency child care.
While the executive order was issued to ensure the safety and health of Oregonians, the governor and the Early Learning Division recognize that child care is an essential emergency service for those who must go to work every day. Therefore, child care providers are allowed to remain open if they are operating emergency child care. An updated temporary order will be issued by the ELD later Tuesday, the agency said.
“Many child care providers are answering the call to serve their communities by caring for the children of Oregonians who will help us get through this public health emergency,” said Early Learning System Director Miriam Calderon. “We are committed to supporting providers who are serving families during this challenging time.”
