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  • The COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of childcare organizations, affecting family health and well-being.
  • Parents may hesitate to enroll children in summer programs despite reopening due to lingering concerns.
  • Understanding parental beliefs is crucial for informing best practices in child-serving organizations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore parental risk perceptions regarding COVID-19 and summer program enrollment intentions.
  • To identify factors influencing parents' decisions to enroll children in summer programming post-pandemic closures.
  • To inform childcare organizations on effective safety measures and communication strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 17 parents to discuss COVID-19 risk perceptions and enrollment intentions.
  • Parents were categorized into "Elevated Risk" and "Conditional Risk" groups based on their responses.
  • Follow-up interviews and a COVID-19 Impact survey assessed risk perceptions, exposure, and household impact over time, considering vaccine availability.

Main Results:

  • Parents supported summer programming for perceived child benefits, with enrollment willingness evolving based on safety precautions.
  • Key safety measures included outdoor activities and enhanced hygiene practices like handwashing and surface sanitization.
  • Parents reported low perceived COVID-19 exposure and moderate household impact, with variations between risk groups.

Conclusions:

  • Childcare organizations must implement and rigorously evaluate COVID-19 safety precautions.
  • Mandating and monitoring desired safety measures can rebuild parental confidence in summer programming.
  • Addressing parental concerns through transparent safety protocols is essential for successful program operation.