In some countries and territories, kindergartens and child care centers are considered essential services and have not closed despite more general school closure measures. In the United States, the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families has encouraged daycare centers and preschools to remain open.
Katika baadhi ya nchi na himaya, shule za chekechea na huduma za utunzaji watoto mchana zinazingatiwa kuwa huduma muhimu na hazijafungwa kulingana na hatua pana za kufunga shule.Nchini Marekani, Idara ya Kitaifa ya Watoto, Vijana na Familia ya Washington ilihimiza huduma za utunzaji wa watoto na vituo vya masomo ya awali kusalia kufunguliwa.