CARES III Grant application extended to January 22nd!

Richmond.com: Stabilizing child care in Virginia

VA’s new Early Learning and Development Standards Birth to 5 Guidelines

VDOE -Navigating EdEquityVA - VA's road map to equity in education 

Fill out this statewide survey if you have children birth through Kindergarten. Let the state leaders hear your voice.

Senator McClellan is hosting a child care town hall this Thursday, 1/14 from 5:30- 6:30 PM targeted to Central Virginia providers and families. She will use this opportunity to speak more to the bill she has proposed for this upcoming GA Session and would love to hear your thoughts. Find out more and register HERE! 

Voices’ for VA's Children - 2021 GA session-early care and education priorities. 

CCAVA - Public policy agenda brief for 2021 GA 

First Five Years Fund - See the breakdown of the FY2021 funding bill that includes $230 million increase for federal early learning and care programs.  

Child care providers, community partners and early childhood stakeholders are invited to join a briefing on Thursday, January 14 at 3:30pm. featuring Dr. Danny Avula, Director of Richmond City and Henrico County Health Departments, with information about COVID-19 vaccinations for child care providers AND Jessica Silva, Licensing Administrator, Virginia Department of Social Services, with updates about the extension of the deadline for CARES III grant applications, which providers are eligible, and how to apply. Register HERE!