Information Session for RIC’s Birth to 3 Certificate / Sesión informativa sobre el Certificado de nacimiento a 3 años de RIC

Come Inquire about RIC’s Birth to 3 Certificate of Undergraduate Studies program! The RIC Infant Toddler Certificate of undergraduate studies is a project funded by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Office of Child Care. Information sessions will be held on the following dates: July 29th 2024 from 5 to 6 pm in person […]

Dear CCAP Providers, We would like to take some time to thank you for your ongoing adherence to CCAP policies and for ensuring you stay up to date on the changes that have been made with the recent regulation update that will take effect July 29th. Stay tuned for more information on the new additions […]

*Traducción en español está abajo Valued Providers, As you are all aware, the Step Up to WAGE$ RI program has been incredibly successful in its pilot year of implementation. The pilot was supported by the RI Department of Human Services with funding from a federal Preschool Development Planning Grant and managed by the Rhode Island […]

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce a new, online, stackable certificate in Prevention and Family Science! This certificate can also be combined with others to lead to a fully online Master of Professional Studies degree. The Prevention and Family Science certificate comprises 4 required online courses. These courses will help adult learners […]

El Genesis Center estará ofreciendo cursos gratis de inglés para proveedores de cuidado de niños. Horario de clases: martes a jueves. 6:00-8:30 p.m. Modalidad: Online / Sincrónica Las clases de HCCP ESOL se ofrecen por la noche para dar cabida a los adultos que trabajan durante el día. Los proveedores con licencia aprenden conocimientos de […]

*Traducción en español está abajo Dear Valued Providers, Thank you for your continued commitment to providing quality care for Rhode Island families and children. We have great news to share related to the CCAP for Child Care Educators and Child Care Staff pilot extension and the increase in CCAP reimbursement rates effective July 1, 2024. […]

If you are an Early Childhood Educator working with children ages birth through 5 in a DHS licensed, BrightStar rated and CCAP center or family child care program you may qualify to earn 12/24 FREE college credits in Early Childhood Education. RIECETP has added the Certificate in Early Childhood Education for students who have completed […]

Child Care Providers: Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is asking for your help with the 2024 Child Care Market Rate Survey. This survey asks questions about your program, children you serve, and gathers rates paid for services. Your participation in this survey is very important as the information you provide will help inform […]

Your voice is essential to cultivating an informed, supportive and family-centered child well- being system. Director Deckert is facilitating a listening and learning tour with our community, youth and families. Join us for a Listening and Learning session with  Director Deckert and members of her team, in partnership with the RI Department of  Human Services (DHS). Please Register for […]

*Traducción en español está abajo The Rhode Island Department of Human Services is issuing the following memo to provide an update regarding comprehensive background checks. As you know, effective 2015 per federal CCDF law, all employees hired by a DHS-licensed child care provider are required to complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Since […]