Agency: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) – Division of Early Learning
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: The Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) licenses and regulates child development facilities throughout the District of Columbia. OSSE provides licensing regulations, inspections, provider resources, forms, and compliance guidance.
Program: Capital Quality
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: Capital Quality is the District of Columbia's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), supporting continuous quality improvement through coaching, technical assistance, professional development, and quality recognition.
Registry: DC Develop
Website: https://www.dcddevelop.org
Description: DC Develop is the District's professional development registry where early childhood professionals document education, credentials, training, and career advancement while accessing approved professional development opportunities.
Organization: Child Care Connections
Website: https://www.childcareconnectionsdc.org
Description: Washington, D.C.'s Child Care Resource & Referral program provides referrals, coaching, technical assistance, professional development, and business support for child care providers and families.
Organization: District of Columbia Association for the Education of Young Children (DCAEYC)
Website: https://www.dcaeyc.org
Description: Supports early childhood professionals through advocacy, conferences, networking, leadership development, and professional learning opportunities.
Organization: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: Administers the District of Columbia's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), providing reimbursement, nutrition guidance, training, and technical assistance.
Agency: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: Child care providers and employees must complete fingerprint-based criminal background checks and required child abuse clearances before working in licensed child care settings.
Program: DC Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKEEP)
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: The District of Columbia provides one of the nation's most comprehensive publicly funded Pre-K systems, serving eligible three- and four-year-old children through public schools and community-based organizations.
Program: Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: Strong Start provides coordinated early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities while supporting families.
Organization: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: Provides workforce initiatives, scholarships, quality improvement supports, grants, and professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals in the District of Columbia.
Training requirements include pediatric CPR and First Aid, health and safety, child abuse and neglect reporting, safe sleep practices, emergency preparedness, and ongoing professional development.
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: Access licensing applications, provider forms, inspection reports, regulations, background check information, and additional child care resources.
Website: https://osse.dc.gov
Description: Stay informed about licensing updates, policy changes, grant opportunities, quality initiatives, professional development, and early childhood news throughout the District of Columbia.
Agency: Delaware Department of Education – Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL)
Website: https://education.delaware.gov/families/office_of_child_care_licensing/
Description: The Office of Child Care Licensing licenses and monitors child care centers, family child care homes, school-age programs, and residential child care facilities throughout Delaware. The office provides licensing regulations, inspections, provider resources, forms, and compliance guidance.
Program: Delaware Stars for Early Success
Website: https://www.delawarestars.udel.edu
Description: Delaware Stars is the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), supporting continuous quality improvement through coaching, technical assistance, professional development, and quality recognition.
Registry: Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC) Professional Registry
Website: https://dieec.udel.edu
Description: Delaware's professional registry supports early childhood professionals by tracking education, credentials, training, and career advancement while providing access to professional development opportunities.
Organization: Delaware Opportunities Inc. – Child Care Resource & Referral
Website: https://www.delawareopportunities.org
Description: Provides child care referrals, technical assistance, business support, coaching, and professional development for child care providers throughout Delaware.
Organization: Delaware Association for the Education of Young Children (DEAEYC)
Website: https://deaeyc.org
Description: Supports early childhood professionals through advocacy, networking, conferences, leadership development, and professional learning opportunities.
Organization: Delaware Department of Education – School Support Services
Website: https://education.delaware.gov
Description: Administers Delaware's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), providing reimbursement, nutrition guidance, training, and technical assistance.
Agency: Delaware Department of Education – Office of Child Care Licensing
Website: https://education.delaware.gov/families/office_of_child_care_licensing/
Description: Child care providers and employees must complete criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and required child protection clearances before working in licensed child care programs.
Program: Delaware Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECAP)
Website: https://education.delaware.gov
Description: Delaware's Early Childhood Assistance Program (ECAP) provides high-quality preschool opportunities for eligible three- and four-year-old children.
Program: Child Development Watch
Website: https://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dms/epqc/cdw.html
Description: Delaware's early intervention program provides developmental evaluations, therapies, and family support services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
Organization: Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (DIEEC)
Website: https://dieec.udel.edu
Description: Provides workforce initiatives, scholarships, professional development supports, and quality improvement resources for Delaware's early childhood professionals.
Training requirements include health and safety, pediatric CPR and First Aid, child abuse and neglect reporting, safe sleep practices, emergency preparedness, and ongoing professional development. Training records are maintained through the Delaware professional registry.
Website: https://education.delaware.gov/families/office_of_child_care_licensing/
Description: Access licensing applications, provider forms, inspection reports, regulations, background check information, and additional child care resources.
Website: https://education.delaware.gov/families/office_of_child_care_licensing/
Description: Stay informed about licensing updates, policy changes, grant opportunities, quality initiatives, professional development, and early childhood news throughout Delaware.
Agency: Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) – Child Care Regulation Program
Website: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/licensing/child-care-licensure
Description: The Florida Department of Children and Families licenses and regulates child care facilities, family day care homes, and large family child care homes throughout Florida. The department provides licensing standards, inspections, provider resources, forms, and compliance guidance.
Program: Quality Performance System (QPS)
Website: https://qualitystarsflorida.org
Description: Florida's Quality Performance System supports continuous quality improvement through coaching, professional development, technical assistance, and quality recognition for participating early childhood programs.
Registry: Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry (TRAIN Florida)
Website: https://www.train.org/florida
Description: Florida's professional development registry provides access to approved training, tracks professional learning, and supports career advancement for early childhood professionals.
Organization: Florida Office of Early Learning – Child Care Resource & Referral Network
Website: https://www.floridaearlylearning.com
Description: Florida's statewide Child Care Resource & Referral network connects families with quality child care while providing technical assistance, referrals, and resources for providers.
Organization: Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC)
Website: https://flaeyc.org
Description: Supports early childhood professionals through advocacy, networking, conferences, leadership development, and professional learning opportunities.
Organization: Florida Department of Health – Child and Adult Care Food Program
Website: https://www.floridahealth.gov
Description: Administers Florida's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), providing reimbursement, nutrition guidance, training, and technical assistance.
Agency: Florida Department of Children and Families
Website: https://www.myflfamilies.com
Description: Child care providers and employees must complete fingerprint-based background screening and required clearances before working in licensed child care settings.
Program: Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)
Website: https://www.floridaearlylearning.com/vpk
Description: Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program provides eligible four-year-old children with free, high-quality prekindergarten education to prepare them for kindergarten.
Program: Early Steps
Website: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/early-steps
Description: Early Steps provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and supports families through coordinated services.
Organization: Florida Division of Early Learning
Website: https://www.floridaearlylearning.com
Description: Provides workforce initiatives, quality improvement supports, scholarship opportunities, and grant funding that strengthen Florida's early childhood workforce.
Training requirements include the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training, pediatric CPR and First Aid, health and safety, safe sleep, child abuse and neglect reporting, early literacy, and ongoing annual professional development.
Website: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/licensing/child-care-licensure
Description: Access licensing applications, provider forms, inspection reports, regulations, background screening information, and additional child care resources.
Website: https://www.floridaearlylearning.com
Description: Stay informed about licensing updates, policy changes, VPK information, grant opportunities, quality initiatives, professional development, and early childhood news throughout Florida.
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