Izzy Cox

Building Innovation for Child Care Building a resilient child care system requires exploration of new models and ways of developing space to meet a wide array of family and community needs. The Building Innovation for Child Care (BIC) program funds, coordinates, and supports a cohort of “co-location models” that seek to push the boundaries of

Back to School: What Caregivers Look For As we enter back-to-school season, many caregivers are looking for high-quality child care. Now is a good time to refresh your memory on some facility-related indicators of quality care to ensure you are putting your best foot forward—for caregivers and children. Sensory Calm: Natural light is emphasized and

Resources for Natural Disaster Readiness June 1 is the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season, but Rhode Island residents and businesses should be ready for many different natural disasters and weather events. Emergency preparedness is important for everyone, and child care facilities are no exception. LISC Child Care and Home Grown have created a Provider Preparedness

Preparing for Summer As summer approaches, it is time to get ready for outdoor play in hot weather. The RICCELFF Preparing for Summer resource page includes tips on how to keep children cool, engaged, and safe in the heat and sun. This article from The Guardian explores the importance of allowing children to play outside,

Tips for Springtime Gardening Spring is the perfect time to start incorporating plants and gardening into your child care curriculum. Gardening creates variety in your outdoor space, offers hands-on learning opportunities, and can be connected to concepts in science, math, nutrition, and more. Whether you fill a raised bed outside or plant seeds in yogurt

Get Your Facility Ready for Spring As the weather gets warmer, it is time to plan for spring. Here are a few tips to make sure your facility is ready: 1. Schedule seasonal maintenance, such as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) filter replacements and updates; water heater and furnace checks; gutter clearing; paint touch-ups;