COVID NYC Update: Day care centers reopen amid new safety measures for children and staff [Video]

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — New York City took another big step forward Monday, with day cares opening their doors and allow more parents to get back to work.

But that step forward comes with big changes, as child care centers that chose to reopen have a number of new safety measures in place to protect both kids and the people who work there.

At the World of Wonders Childcare Center on New Utrecht Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, they were expecting about 40 children at their 8 a.m. opening.

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The following state regulations have been implemented:

–No more than 15 children in a room

–Face coverings required for children (except those under 2) and adults

–Daily health screenings

–Frequent cleaning and disinfecting

–Limited sharing of toys and supplies

There will be an emphasis on social distancing and more playing with the children outside when and where possible.

The daily health screenings include …