Pandemic Provider Interview Series
Adapting to children learning at home in Contra Costa
In the 8th and final episode, we talk with a large family child care provider in Contra Costa County about difficulties accessing limited supplies during a pandemic, the stress she experienced operating during the pandemic, and how she quickly adapted to provide online learning to her children who stayed at home.
Not taking new families to keep husband safe in Sacramento County
In episode 7, we talk to a family child care provider in Sacramento County who made the difficult decision to halt new enrollments to her program due to fear of exposure for her vulnerable husband
Feeling more comfortable in Nevada County with more information and the vaccine
In this episode, another small family child care provider from Nevada County discusses the challenges of staying open during a pandemic, and describes how better communication of information and vaccine availability has made her feel more confident operating her business.
Difficult conversations with families in Nevada County
In episode 5, a large family child care provider in Nevada County describes navigating difficult conversations with families about the pandemic and balancing the competing risks of COVID-19 and the 2020 wildfires.
Adjusting to distance learning in Alameda County
In this episode, a large family child care provider in Alameda County discusses the numerous challenges related to staying open during the pandemic, including adjusting to distance learning for school-age children with the help of her own adult children.
San Diego military provider takes ECE classes and participates in coaching program
In episode 3, we talk to a military family child care provider in San Diego County who tries to stay positive during the pandemic, despite losing all of her enrollment, by using it as an opportunity to pursue more child development courses and a training program, and finds much-needed financial support from various grants and assistance programs.
Tribal center in Colusa acts as community hub even w lost funding
In this episode, a Tribal center in Colusa County describes how they continue to safely act as a resource hub for their community, despite losing all of their funding from the casino.
Supporting families in San Diego so they can keep working during the pandemic
In episode 1 we talk to a large family child care provider in San Diego County who made the difficult decision to stay open during the pandemic to support the families in her care, despite health risks to her own family, and finds solace from the stress in various self-care practices.