LISC Child Care & Early Education

We're underway talking about Solving the Early Educator Staffing Crisis in RI! You can watch live on our Facebook page: facebook.com/RIghtFromTheSt…

Thank you Tiaja Grundy for sharing your story of being an early educator at @Fedhillhouse and the struggles to be a professional in the field due to low wages.

A recent Center for American Progress report analyses how families across the country are unable to find high-quality #ECE options for their children. It also includes 5 steps governors can take to increase supply of affordable, high-quality child care: ow.ly/bym750NcwPR

Home-based #childcare providers are educators, but they are also small businesses with unmet operational and facilities needs. Many thanks to @proctergamble for supporting our efforts to address these needs in Boston, Newark and Phoenix. lisc.org/partner/about-…

Increasing access to affordable child care would help to keep the youngest Rhode Islanders on track for success while strengthening our economy. @GovDanMckee and I are pushing for a robust federal investment in these essential programs.

Shoutout to Dani DeSantis, a TEACH scholar who shared her story this morning!

Happy to be chatting #childcare this morning with @SenWhitehouse @GovDanMcKee. Invest in child care and early ed and invest in the child care workforce.

Thank you @SenWhitehouse and @GovDanMcKee for visiting @MeetStreetNow today to advocate for federal action to invest in quality, affordable child care and better pay for our early educators. Child care is essential to RI's working parents, to our young learners + to our economy!

Check out our latest #RIghtStart Update with news about a great conversation on supporting RI's Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K classrooms, @RaisingRI campaign kickoff on March 7, and our #RIghtStart agenda updated with bill numbers: conta.cc/3ZlrD9b

As Federal Relief Funding for Early Care and Education Fades, States Step In ednote.ecs.org/as-federal-rel… via @EdCommission - We look forward to working with @RIHouseofReps @RISenate @GovDanMcKee to make needed investments that support RI's child care + early education system!

Today at 3pm at the State House we're kicking off our 2023 #RIghtStart agenda of investments + legislation to ensure ALL RI kids get off to the right start. Join us in the State Room as we advocate for affordable child care, paid family leave + more! facebook.com/events/1396228…

Today, DHS Acting Director Kimberly Brito joined Governor McKee and others at The Children’s Workshop in Central Falls to highlight proposed investments in the FY24 #RIReady budget aimed at strengthening the early learning landscape.

January is #RadonAwarenessMonth, a great time test for (and advocate for testing of) radon in your #childcare business and schools. Access radon tipsheets from @CEHN in both English and Spanish to help you keep your space safe for young ones. hubs.li/Q01z69nG0

DYK the Inflation Reduction Act includes a number of tax credits to make it more affordable to make green upgrades? Find out which programs are available to you: ow.ly/q20R50MtYgQ

New Year = new session! Stay up to date on happenings at the State House & learn how you can advocate for the issues you care about by connecting w us on social. We know you're connected w us here on twitter (hey hi!) -- but we're also on FB & IG too. We're @ RIKIDSCOUNT there.

Investments in early childhood pays big dividends! Great news @GovDanMcKee

Seeing beautiful child care facility renovation projects thoughtfully designed by @studioMLA and their partners is always inspiring!

Thank you to all of the community partners, residents, funders and staff who make our work possible. Wishing you a happy holiday season!

Did you know the U.S. will need 1 Million NEW electricians by 2030 to meet our climate goals? ReVision Energy is doing their part through their in-house Electrical Apprenticeship Program (REEAP)! Help us spread the word - Talk to kids about the trades. youtube.com/watch?v=aKonBU…

Take a look at the EPI's recently released 2022 RI Standard of Care report and key findings infographic. Thank you for this incredibly important information! ow.ly/y1wo50LIsKx