New: Required DHS Guidance for Re-opening Child Care
Reapertura de Cuidado Infantil
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What’s New in the ECE Community
DHS Offers Quarterly Virtual Orientations for Passionate People Looking to Start a Family Child Care Home
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Child Care has announced an orientation date for the Fall … Read More »RIC Fall Graduate Offering: Curriculum, Developmental Play, and Programs
Rhode Island College (RIC) is offering an online class for the fall semester titled “Curriculum, Developmental Play, and Programs.” The … Read More »New Outbreak Response Playbook – from the Office of Child Care
The Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Child Care has issued the Outbreak Response Playbook: Child Care. This new resource … Read More »
What’s New at the Center
Fall Professional Development is Here!
The Center has released a new line-up of online PD opportunities for all early learning professionals — administrators, teachers, teacher assistants, and family child care …
Talking about Race and Racism – Resources for Families, Staff and Children
The Center has identified high-quality resources that address race and racism. The resources are grouped by audience, with listings that are appropriate for families, staff …
Need Help with Your COVID-19 Re-opening Plan? / ¿Necesita Ayuda para Completar su Plan COVID-19 de Reapertura?
You can now access the session, Completing Your COVID-19 Plan for Re-opening Child Care, anytime. No need to register. Providers can access a 1-hour recorded help …
