Childcare Facilities Statewide Receive Free PPE

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Child Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) and Rainbow Fleet Childcare Resource and Referral joined forces this week to distribute personal protective equipment to childcare providers across Oklahoma, addressing the shortage of health and safety supplies many providers have faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funds from the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) provided 350 gallons of hand sanitizer and 330, 100 count boxes of gloves for providers statewide. OCCRRA and Rainbow Fleet are working with seven other childcare resource and referral partner agencies to distribute the supplies to childcare providers throughout the state. 

“Rainbow Fleet is thrilled to serve as the hub for distributing these crucial resources to Oklahoma childcare providers,” said Carrie Williams, Rainbow Fleet executive director. “These products will help create a safer environment for our providers and the children and families they serve.”
DHS oversees cleanliness standards in childcare facilities, including proper sanitizer and disinfectant ratios. Keeping childcare center owners informed about the latest DHS requirements and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has also been a priority for both OCCRRA and Rainbow Fleet during the pandemic. 

“Parents are trusting childcare providers with the safety of their children. This is not something we take lightly,” said Paula Koos, OCCRRA executive director. “These supplies further our ongoing mission to support the safety of Oklahoma’s children, as well as the providers who care for them.”

About Rainbow Fleet

For more than 40 years, Rainbow Fleet has provided innovative child development programs to families and childcare service providers. Rainbow Fleet helps families locate quality childcare options and assists childcare providers with a multitude of services including licensing and technical assistance as well as age-appropriate activities and curriculum. Rainbow Fleet is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Find childcare options at https://www.rainbowfleet.org/.
About OCRRA

The Oklahoma Childcare Resource & Referral Association helps provide Oklahoma families with access to quality care and education for their children through community-based resource and referral services. More information and a complete list of services is available at oklahomachildcare.org.