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2026 Small Capital Improvement Grant Program

2026 LISC Child Care Facilities Small Capital Improvement Grant Program 2026 Programa de Subvenciones Para Mejoras de Capital Pequeñas en Instalaciones de Cuidado Infantil Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)’s Rhode Island Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Fund (RICCELFF), in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS), is excited to announce the Child Care

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The Importance of Smaller Facility Improvements: Examples

Many of us do not think about the parts of buildings that keep us safe and comfortable—like electricity, roofing, brickwork, temperature control, and plumbing—until something breaks or isn’t working properly. Functional utilities and well-maintained structures are important to health, safety, and comfort, and they are particularly important at child care facilities to keep children safe.

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Early Childhood Care and Education Capital Fund, Administered by LISC on behalf of DHS, Creates or Improves Nearly 1500 Child Care Seats in Rhode Island

RHODE ISLAND – Now, more families in Rhode Island have access to quality child care in their communities through the first-of-its-kind Early Childhood and Education Capital Fund which has generated more than $35 million in funding requests, including $30 million in expansion projects, with 69 applications. This fund is administered by the Local Initiatives Support

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Long-Term Technical Assistance and First-of-its-Kind Funding Allows Newport County YMCA to Revamp Child Care Facility

The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Capital Fund program was a state general obligation bond-funded grant program providing more than thirteen million dollars ($13,000,000) in funding for physical improvements to existing child care spaces and for the development of new licensed early childhood care and education facilities. This program was approved by voters in

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Small Capital Improvement Grant Program

LISC Child Care Facilities Small Capital Improvement Grant Program Programa de Subvenciones Para Mejoras de Capital Pequeñas en Instalaciones de Cuidado Infantil Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)’s Rhode Island Child Care and Early Learning Facilities Fund (RICCELFF), in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS), is excited to announce the Child Care Facilities Small

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Maintaining Your Child Care Facility Investments

Maintenance of the physical environment will help keep your high-quality child care space safe, healthy, and in good repair, protect and extend the life of your investments, prevent costly issues that may arise when maintenance is deferred, and allow you to save and budget well in advance for regular upkeep and anticipated equipment replacement costs.

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New Online Training: Designing Early Child Care Centers

LISC Rhode Island has launched a new online learning module! Based on our Child Care Center Design resource guide, the module discusses the elements of design and how they can impact the comfort and functionality of your child care center. This training is ideal for anyone looking to design or remodel a child care center. The

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