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The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all early childhood educators in New York State. New Yorkers eligible for the vaccine include:
- P-12 Schools: P-12 school or school district faculty or staff (includes all teachers, substitute teachers, student teachers, school administrators, paraprofessional staff and support staff including bus drivers)
- Contractors working in a P-12 school or school district (including contracted bus drivers)
- Licensed, registered, approved or legally exempt group: Childcare Providers Employees or Support Staff of Licensed or Registered Childcare Setting
All vaccinations are by appointment only. Eligibility determinations and a list of nearby providers where appointments can be scheduled can all be done through New York’s new ‘Am I Eligible ” app. New Yorkers can begin calling the New York State Vaccination Hotline at 4PM on Monday, January 11: 1-833-NYS-4VAX (1-833-697-4829).
If you are in NYC, use the NYC COVID-19 Vaccine Finder to find convenient provider locations administering COVID-19 vaccines and schedule appointments for vaccination. See Child Care Workers Now Eligible to be Vaccinated – New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for FAQs about the vaccine.
For more information about the vaccine and to check your eligibility, see Guidance for the New York State Vaccination Program or visit New York State’s website.
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Hi Nicole,
Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately we are not public health experts so we are not qualified to provide information on vaccine distribution. As you know, New York State is coordinating the vaccine distribution plan so we are directing readers to the NYS Department of Health website. There is a section called COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Providers that should be helpful: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-vaccine-information-providers. If it is still not clear and you have additional questions, there is contact information provided under Step 3.
Hey Alyssa,
I am a nurse practitioner in New York State. I was recently contacted by my children’s daycare to see how I could go about getting vaccines for the staff. To be clear via text, no one was asking me to order vaccines for them but rather, seeking direction on how to obtain it for them. They don’t have a medical person as part of their staff. They were inquiring about whether or not they could order vaccines and have them administered under the supervision of A medical provider. I did review the current literature and I don’t find Anything that will cover this request. Please let me know how you guys have guided other early childhood programs that don’t have a medical director. I appreciate any direction as I certainly want to help them access the vaccine. I am willing to oversee and administer for them as a licensed provider in New York and as a parent of a child in the program, it would be my honor. But I’m not sure that that is even possible, to obtain The vaccines for distribution. Figured it didn’t hurt to post here. I welcome any feedback and direction or suggestions.
Thanks for reaching out. This document provides additional guidance about who is eligible and not eligible at this time: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/letterstoproviders/2021/Dear-Provider-2021Jan11-Guidance-to-Child-Care-Staff.pdf
Thanks for reaching out. This document providers additional guidance about who is eligible and not eligible at this time: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/letterstoproviders/2021/Dear-Provider-2021Jan11-Guidance-to-Child-Care-Staff.pdf
Thanks for reaching out. This document providers additional guidance about who is eligible and not eligible at this time: https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/letterstoproviders/2021/Dear-Provider-2021Jan11-Guidance-to-Child-Care-Staff.pdf
(Before you refer me to the “Check Your Eligibility” page, I have already reviewed it. I just have some specific questions about my specific situation.) I am a caregiver for two young children in a private home. Am I eligible for the vaccination even though I am not certified? If I am, what should I bring as proof.
Are employees of drop in childcare programs, for hybrid students, eligible? I can’t figure out where they are classified.
Can my nanny get the vaccine. She is not licensed. Thank you!
Please refer to the New York State health website to see what you are required to bring to your appointment: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/what-you-need-know#check-your-eligibility
Please refer to the New York State health website to check if you are eligible: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/what-you-need-know#check-your-eligibility
I am a nanny. I work in a private home, but I am not licensed, because we are not required to be. Can I get vaccinated?
What should a student teacher bring as proof to a vaccination appointment ?
Hi Laura,
You should bring a verification letter as proof of employment.You can request one from your employer.
What should a substitute teacher bring as proof to vaccination appointment