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
Building a Better Business – Capital Campaigns Often, the biggest challenge to developing or improving a child care facility is raising enough money to pay for it. Many nonprofit organizations needing a new or improved facility carry out a “capital campaign” – an organized effort to raise a substantial amount of one-time funding to cover
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
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Capital Fund Wave 2 Announcement LISC, in partnership with the State of Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS), is excited to announce the second installment of funding through the Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Capital Fund. More than $4 million was awarded for expansion projects that will create
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
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
Another LISC Guide Now Available in Spanish! Furnishing Guide Also in this Issue: RIECETP Free College Credit ProgramThe Importance of ShadeStep-Up To Wages RIFrom Our PartnersRICCELFF Reminders VIEW FULL NEWSLETTER: May 2023 eNews
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
Extended Deadline! City of Providence’s Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Infrastructure Support Program now Due 5/19 The City of Providence’s Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Infrastructure Support program has extended it’s application deadline to May 19, 2023! This program offers a competitive pool of grants to expand access to high quality early learning facilities across
City of Providence’s Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Infrastructure Support Program The City of Providence’s Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Infrastructure Support program is now open! This program offers a competitive pool of grants to expand access to high quality early learning facilities across Providence. A total of $1.5 Million of funding is
