We are grateful that 2016 brought about so many positive changes for early learning spaces across Rhode Island! The dedication and commitment from our early learning partners and the allocation of resources from the State has made a real difference for centers and schools across our state. We at the LISC RICCELFF are especially happy
Update on the Outdoor Play Interventions RFP Thank you to all who submitted applications to participate in our Outdoor Intervention Pilot Program! We received 19 promising applications from centers serving a variety of age groups all across our state! The RICCELFF team will carefully review all applications over the next few weeks and we will
Here Comes the Sun The benefits of a well-designed outdoor play space are endless. For children participating in child care programs the time spent outside while at those programs may constitute the majority of their outdoor time each week. Thus, child care facilities play a critical role in offering play environments that support children’s learning,
The Cornerstone School was built in 1972 and has been a resource for families for over 40 years providing a variety of services including an integrated early childhood program. After years of wear and tear, Cornerstone School was faced with an outdoor play space that had many challenges. Most significant were a worn and heaving
Here Comes the Sun Great projects start with great ideas! The first step in any project should be thoughtful design. The design process not only allows you to put an idea to paper, but it can also bring to light and help avoid potential problems. Take Beautiful Beginnings in Providence for example. This center received
Update on Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Facility Grants Across all five waves of the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Facility Grants program, LISC’s Rhode Island Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Fund (RICCELFF) received more than $7.1 million in requests for funding from 136 businesses and organizations. Nearly all of
Center Spotlight! The Children’s Workshop – Lincoln Center The Children’s Workshop in Lincoln, Rhode Island, faced numerous physical space challenges. Some of the most critical issues included: Two classrooms, one infant room and one preschool room, completely lacked natural light One school age classroom had insufficient natural light A playground that required crossing a busy
Thank you to the United Way of Rhode Island for Supporting the Rhode Island Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Fund with a Grant Award in the Amount of $150,000! The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has been awarded a grant by the United Way of Rhode Island in the amount of $150,000 ($50,000 per year
Construction Continues for Our Waves 4 and 5 Grantees! With the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Facility Grants coming to a close in June, construction is in full force at our funded centers. Many of the projects have ranged from adding secure fencing, providing vehicular barriers, developing safe building egress and replacing unsafe
Previous Next In 2015, utilizing Race to the Top Early Challenge Grant Funding, we were able to offer grants to 60 total centers to allow them to have audits conducted on their playgrounds by independent, certified playground safety inspectors and to have corresponding correction plans developed. The information found on a plan can be so
