Increase in Respiratory Illness (RSV, Flu, COVID-19) and Key Prevention Steps

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 […]

The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, including the way we think about Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in BrightStars. It’s important that while we reflect on our role in the child care and early learning system, we update our community and provide an open forum for feedback from child care providers. Join us for a live webinar […]

The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, including the way we think about Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in BrightStars. It’s important that while we reflect on our role in the child care and early learning system, we update our community and provide an open forum for feedback from child care providers. Join us for a live webinar […]

¡SUCCESS ofrecerá consultas GRATUITAS de la salud mental para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar este Otoño! Los talleres serán virtuales y se ofrecerán en inglés y español. Este taller mensual presentará contenido importante acerca la salud mental y el desarrollo socioemocional. Tendrá oportunidades para conversar cómo el contenido se aplica a sus programas. Esta serie […]