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March 2024 eNews – City of Providence Early Learning Infrastructure Support Program Round 2 Now Open; City of Providence Zoning Ordinance Update; Predevelopment and Planning Grant; FCCs Can Save Money and Energy!

City of Providence Early Learning Infrastructure Support Program Round 2 Now Open Round 2 of the City of Providence Early Learning Infrastructure Support Program opened on March 4. This program offers a competitive pool of grants to expand access to high quality early learning facilities across Providence. For Round 2, a total of $295,000 is

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Winter 2024 eNews – LISC 2024 Child Care Facilities Planning Grant Program; Visualizing Child Care Supply and Demand; Ventilation for Airborne Disease Prevention

LISC 2024 Child Care Facilities Planning Grant Program In partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, LISC will be administering $500k in grant funding for predevelopment and feasibility activities to develop, expand, and/or improve early childhood facilities in Rhode Island. Grant-funded planning work could include hiring professionals for the following: Architectural design services

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December 2023 eNews – A Year in RICCELFF

A Year in RICCELFF As we come to the close of another year, it’s time to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together in 2023. While we recognize there is more work to be done to support Rhode Island’s child care infrastructure in 2024, looking back at this past year we are proud to share

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October 2023 eNews – Fall Maintenance Checklist; Center Spotlight: Joyful Hearts; Rural Child Care Should be a Priority for Farm Bill

Fall Maintenance Checklist for Child Care Facilities Now that the weather is getting cooler, it is time to prepare for the change of seasons and ensure your facility is ready for the winter. Regular maintenance and winterization extends the life of equipment and facilities while helping recognize and address problems before they occur. Maintenance items

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July 2023 eNews – City of Providence Early Learning Infrastructure Program Announces Grantees; RIDOH Child Care Environmental Health Risk Assessment

The City of Providence Early Learning Infrastructure Support Program Announces Grantees Recognizing the important role facilities play in providing access to high quality early education and care Providence has invested over $1.5 million through the City of Providence Early Learning Infrastructure Support Program to support the physical improvement of child care facilities across Providence. This program

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June 2023 eNews – Guides in Spanish; Project Highlight: Kathy’s Daycare; Is your AC Ready for Summer?

Seven LISC Guides are Now Available in Spanish! This series of guides is a road map for childcare providers and partners for intentional planning of facilities projects. From developing and financing a childcare facilities project, to designing a childcare center and early childhood playground, and then equipping and furnishing the center our first four volumes in this series demystify the steps to

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April 2023 eNews – Two LISC Guides Now Available in Spanish; Strolling Thunder; Considerations for Outdoor Learning; State’s First 5-Star Family Child Care

Two LISC Guides Now Available in Spanish! Developing Early Childhood Facilities Design Guide Also in this Issue: Strolling Thunder is May 2ndCity of Providence’s Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Infrastructure Support Program Due 5/19More than Just Recess: Considerations for Outdoor LearningRI DHS and Brightstars Announce State’s First 5-Star Family Child Care ProgramFrom Our PartnersRICCELFF

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