Ohio University suspends child-care activities at Child Development Center until September 18 due to COVID-19 concerns

On Monday, September 7, 2020, Ohio University learned of a positive COVID-19 case with a caregiver in one of the pre-school classrooms at the Child Development Center. Parents and families were immediately notified of the situation, and both pre-school classrooms were closed immediately.

Following the recommendation of the Athens City-County Health Department, the University made the decision to suspend all child-care activities for a two-week period starting September 8 through September 18.

“We appreciate the support and understanding of parents as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of our community,” Child Development Center Director Lisa Frasure said. “We are following the advice that local health officials have provided us with to ensure we can safely reopen.”

The Child Development Center plans to reopen on Sept. 21 pending no additional reports of COVID-19 positive cases.

Children, parents, family, staff and students should follow CDC guidelines, and contact their primary care physician if they develop symptoms.

Frasure said, “we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate our families’ patience and understanding as we navigate this unusual time.”