Child Care Center Regulations

We are excited to announce that the updated Child Care Center and School Age Regulations for Licensure are now fully promulgated. Similar to the old regulations, you can find them on the Secretary of States website: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/Regulations/Part/218-70-00-1 or the DHS website under the Regulation section here: https://dhs.ri.gov/regulations We appreciate all of you who took the time to participate in the […]

Join LISC for a virtual training opportunity on Wednesday, November 9th at 11:00 am to learn more about small business lending through LISC. This training will provide an overview of lending criteria, available loan products, what borrowers can expect as well as tips on assessing capacity to take on debt and how to use debt […]

Rhode Island y los estados de toda la región actualmente están experimentando la circulación de varios virus respiratorios, incluido el virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS), la gripe y el COVID-19, se recuerda a todos los habitantes de Rhode Island que tomen medidas de prevención básicas para ayudarse a sí mismos y a sus familiares a mantenerse […]

Rhode Island and states throughout the region are currently seeing the circulation of several respiratory viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, and COVID-19. All Rhode Islanders are reminded to take basic prevention measures to help themselves and their family members stay healthy and safe. We currently are seeing an early RSV season this year, […]

Power of the Food Program December 7, 2022 on Zoom Haven’t heard of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)? Not getting reimbursement for healthy meals you already serve children in your daycare during the day or afterschool? Or do you already participate and need a refresher on the meal patterns and new ideas […]

Rhode Island Regional Coalition is offering the Incredible Beginnings® training series from The Incredible Years Program® for early childcare providers and preschool teachers of children ages 1 to 5. Attendees meet to discuss and share ways to provide an environment that supports children’s optimal early development and long-term social and emotional wellbeing. The Incredible Beginnings […]

Español Está Abajo The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is excited to announce the next round of the Early Educator Pandemic Retention Bonus program is coming soon! In Spring and Summer 2022, more than $10.7 million dollars was disbursed directly to the early educator workforce. Starting in October, the next round of bonuses […]

Español esta abajo Fall season is here and most children across the state have come back together in care and schools. We expect COVID-19 cases to rise in the coming weeks, along with cases of seasonal illness, like influenza. Taking steps to prevent and detect COVID-19 infection and other diseases remains important for the health […]

Español Está Abajo   CCAP Payment Practice Update Effective 09.18.22 Frequently Asked Questions   This is a follow-up message regarding the emails dated August 9 and August 26, 2022, which included important updates to Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payment practices. Effective September 18, 2022, CCAP reimbursements will be made based on attendance per the […]

La pandemia de COVID-19 cambió todo, incluyendo la forma en que pensamos sobre el mejoramiento continuo de la calidad(CQI) en BrightStars. Es importante que mientras reflexionamos sobre nuestro papel en el sistema de cuidado infantil y aprendizaje temprano, actualicemos a nuestra comunidad y proporcionemos un foro abierto para recibir comentarios de los proveedores de cuidado […]