Survey for Family Child Care Providers / Encuesta para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar

En español abajo DHS is partnering with Education Development Center (EDC) on a research study examining how Family Child Care (FCC) providers make use of funding and other supports from DHS and its partners. The study also explores FCC providers’ overall experiences managing their programs. As part of the study, the research team created this […]

*Traducción en español está abajo February 21, 2024 This winter, the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) awarded more than 4,400 early educators an Early Educator Pandemic Retention Bonus. Thank you to all the early educators serving the children in Rhode Island – we are so appreciative of all of your hard work in […]

RIDE is now accepting applications to become an RI Pre-K provider. Eligible organizations include: licensed childcare programs, Head Start organizations, public schools, and non-public schools that are able to operate a RI Pre-K classroom within the proposed guidelines and Pre-K policies. Key dates for the 2024-25 grant application process: February 16, 2024: Grant Application Posted February […]

*Traducción en español está abajo   February 9, 2024   Valued Providers –   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 […]

DHS has launched a new webpage that includes a description of the new RISES Workforce Registry, links to RISES so you can create your new account, user guides and a video! You can check out the webpage here: Workforce Registry | RI Department of Human Services.   ¡DHS ha lanzado una nueva página web que […]

CCRI esta ofreciendo una Capacitación de aprendices del idioma inglés para futuros educadores de la primera infancia. Las clases empiezan el 24 de febrero. CCRI is offering a new English Language Learners Training for future Early Childhood Educators. Classes start February 24th.

*Traducción en español está abajo Dear Provider Community, We are excited to announce that the Rhode Island Start Early System (RISES) is set to launch on February 5, 2024 officially. As we near this significant milestone, it’s crucial to ensure a seamless transition and effective utilization of the system. There will be more information about […]

*Traducción en español está abajo Coming Soon! The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (RI DHS) Office of Child Care is excited to announce the launch of the innovative Rhode Island Start Early System (RISES) Workforce Registry. The new system (powered by Salesforce) will cut down on manual work and help you efficiently track all […]

Join RIPIN for their first Community Advocacy Information Session on January 23rd at 6:00pm to help shape the future of special education in Rhode Island. Click here to register.

The Office of Head Start has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making titled Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming. The changes include adding new requirements to the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) to support and stabilize the Head Start workforce, including requirements for wages and benefits, breaks for staff, and enhanced supports […]