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Save the Date: Public Hearing for the Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund Rules & Regulations   A public hearing has been scheduled for the proposed set of rules and regulations that will govern the $15 million voter approved Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Capital fund. If you are interested in testifying you

LISC RI Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Fund Technical Assistance  Expanding or renovating child care spaces can seem like a daunting task when faced with building codes, licensing requirements, best practices for design that supports teachers, children, and families, and financing hurdles, but seeking out someone to help navigate those challenges can provide the

Workshop for Architects, Landscape Architects, and Designers   We are excited to be partnering with studioMLA architects to host a one day virtual workshop on Child Care Design. This workshop has been developed to assist architects, landscape architects, and design professionals in better understanding the basic elements, parameters, and strategies for designing spaces for Early

City of Providence Early Learning Facilities Grant Wave 2 Application Open!  The online application for Wave 2 of the City of Providence Early Learning Facilities grant is now open! Recognizing the need for increased access to high-quality early learning programming and the key role facilities play in shaping the availability and quality of services, City of Providence Mayor Jorge

Child Care Facilities Fund Resources Updated  We have updated our resource guides, a “how-to” series to assist organizations that are planning to renovate, construct or improve their facilities: Volume 1 on Child Care Center Facilities Development & Financing identifies all of the steps in the real estate development and financing process, and helps child care providers and their development

Increased Momentum Around Child Care and Early Learning Facilities  Spring is here! In what has maybe felt like the darkest of winters, we are happy to see not just the crocuses and daffodils bloom, the sun staying out just a bit longer, and children in child care settings getting outside for that fresh air, but

Child Care Center Equipment and Furnishings Online Module is now available! We are happy to announce that our fourth online module, Child Care Center Equipment and Furnishings , is now available in our training portal. This interactive, self-guided and self-paced session is designed to help you with selecting furnishings and equipment that make your space

Child Care Center Equipment and Furnishings Online Module is now available! We are happy to announce that our fourth online module, Child Care Center Equipment and Furnishings , is now available in our training portal. This interactive, self-guided and self-paced session is designed to help you with selecting furnishings and equipment that make your space