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How We Help
Families
We provide resources for families to find, evaluate, and pay for child care services .
Find Childcare
Get referrals to local child care programs.
Evaluate Childcare
Assess the quality of programs near me.
Pay for Childcare
Find financial assistance to supplement childcare costs.
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How We Help
Early Educators
We offer a wide range of services to the integral part of the child care system: providers.
Education Scholarships and Salary Supplements
Helping early educators learn more and earn more.
Program Development
Coaching, technical assistance, and professional development.
Community Initiatives
Health, wellness, and social support for child care programs.
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Research
Our research team conducts comprehensive studies and maintains education data.
Data Repository
Data and fact sheets on the early care and education system.
ECE Studies
Our studies on childhood systems and the child care workforce.
Statewide Workforce Studies
Providing information to policymakers and program creators.
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