Extended until July 2028! For employees who work in a child care center, there is a pilot program from DHS. New updates: Eligibility: Apply: Go to https://bit.ly/DHSfreechildcare and click the link.Or apply directly at: https://pcgus.jotform.com/app/ri-ccap/CCAPforChildCare Application may be completed on a computer, tablet, or mobile device. More information: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/child-care/child-care-providers/CCAP-for-Child-Care-Staff More information from DHS: The Child […]
Read MoreThe Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) makes good food a regular part of your child’s day care! Please fill out the CACFP Meal Benefit Income Eligibility form. It helps us find out if your household qualifies for free or reduced-price meals. This lets us know how much money CACFP will give to support […]
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Parents, families and guardians of children who will be four years old as of September 1 are encouraged to apply From the Rhode Island Department of Education <info@ride.ri.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 Contact: Victor.Morente@ride.ri.gov PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today reminded community […]
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Every year we are excited to start water play! Children love playing in the water, especially while playing outside. Water play offers children the opportunity to learn so many different skills while enjoying this fun activity. Children are drawn to playing with water and it is important to provide children with meaningful learning opportunities. How can […]
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See The Boston Globe for the full article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/05/metro/ri-child-care-day-care-funding-pre-k-governor-mckee or download a copy of the article Even as pre-K expands, child-care centers say it’s more and more difficult to staff infant and toddler rooms By Steph Machado Globe Staff,Updated June 5, 2025, 5:55 a.m.. PROVIDENCE — Three months ago, Minerva Waldron made an excruciating decision. […]
Read MoreFor our teachers: What do you want to learn about? Who would you suggest we contact to do a presentation? Answer our survey to offer your suggestions and input. Save the date for EdFest: Friday, April 3, 2026
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