COVID-19 Guidance for Childcare Programs and Providers
SLO YMCA Camp C.A.R.E
If you are an Essential Worker, and in need of child care services to support your family during this time, the SLO County YMCA is here to help.
The Y is opening a Day Camp at C.L. Smith Elementary School in San Luis Obispo to support children in grades K-6th in a supportive environment.
- Camp located at C.L. Smith Elementary School, 1375 Balboa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
- Full Day and Half Day Options Available, 5 Days a Week (Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 6 PM)
- Program for K - 6th grades with academic support and enrichment provided by experienced SLO County YMCA Staff
- Strict health procedures and guidelines in place
- $25 for Full Day, $15 for Half Day
- Lunch will be provided
- This program is in partnership with SLOCOE, Cuesta College Early Childhood Education Program, and CAPSLO
- Financial Assistance is Available
- Preschool program may become available, more information to come
Childcare Financial Assistance
In response to COVID-19, State legislation has passed that includes child care assistance to families of Essential Workers. This child care assistance is being offered on a limited basis through June 30, 2020 services.
Prioritization of families are as follows:
- At-Risk populations (Children at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation, foster children, families experiencing homelessness, children of domestic violence)
- Essential Workers (as defined in the Governor’s Executive Order) whose income is within 85% of the State Median Income Ex: Family size of 4 max gross monthly income, $6,719.
- Families with children with disabilities or special needs
- Essential Workers whose income exceeds 85% of the State Median Income and are not able to work remotely.
If you are within one of the categories listed above and in need of child care assistance through June 30th please complete the following two documents:
Spanish Self Certification Form
If you need to find a child care provider you can visit the CAPSLO webite for online referral service, or you can call 805-541-2272. Funds for this program are very limited; a timely response is imperative.
Contact Us
For COVID-19 Questions or Comments:
By Phone:
Contact our Phone Center at 805-543-2444 or 805-781-4280
By Email:
- For General COVID-19 vaccine or pandemic questions, email jic-pio@co.slo.ca.us
- To confirm a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, email publichealth.covidvaccine@co.slo.ca.us
- For Reopening questions related to COVID-19, email eoc-liaison@co.slo.ca.us
- For COVID-19 testing questions, email HA.covidresponse@co.slo.ca.us
- For volunteer opportunities, email slomrc@gmail.com
- For COVID compliance reports, fill out the online compliance form
- For news media questions, email eoc-pic@co.slo.ca.us
- For general Public Health questions, fill out the online contact form
The Office of Emergency Services
1055 Monterey Street D430
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
County OES Business Line: 805-781-5011
County OES Business Email: oes@co.slo.ca.us