We shuttered our doors on 3/20/20 because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and joined our city in sheltering in place for over 45 days. Working with guidance from our local health officials, child care licensing bodies, other community partners, and in accordance with the the guidance from the CDC, we made plans for a slow and careful re-opening. On May 4th we welcomed 23 children and 23 staff back to the center. The center definitely looks different than it did pre-covid, but one thing remains — the children’s engagement with caring educators, friends, and opportunities to explore and play.