DELC’s 2025 highlights for impact
At DELC there are so many things to celebrate. As we look forward to a new year we pause to look back on moments that inspired us: DELC’s Director welcomed…
Keep readingUpdate on Federal Child Care Funding and Provider Safety
The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is aware of recent reports about a possible federal spending freeze on child care funds nationwide. At this time, Oregon has not received…
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DELC on Social: December Highlights
As we wrap up December, we’re taking a moment to look back at some highlights we shared on our social media channels throughout the month. If you haven’t already, we…
Keep readingDELC on Social: November Highlights
As we wrap up November, we’re taking a moment to look back at some highlights we shared on our social media channels throughout the month. If you haven’t already, we…
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DELC on Social: October Highlights
As we wrap up September, we’re taking a moment to look back at some highlights we shared on our social media channels throughout the month. If you haven’t already, we…
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Baby Promise: Building Strong Foundations for Families in Sisters, Oregon
When child care provider April Farmer first envisioned creating a space for babies in her community of Sisters Oregon, she faced the same challenges many providers do: long hours, high…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2025 Contact: Kate Gonsalves, (503) 428-7292 delc.media@delc.oregon.gov Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Celebrates Head Start Awareness Month SALEM, ORE. –The Department of Early…
Keep readingDELC on Social: September Highlights
As we wrap up September, we’re taking a moment to look back at some highlights we shared on our social media channels throughout the month. If you haven’t already, we…
Keep readingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Child Care Infrastructure Fund Round Three Accepting Applications on September 17
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Sep 12, 2025Contact:Kate Gonsalves, (503) 428-7292, delc.media@delc.oregon.gov Child Care Infrastructure Fund Round Three Accepting Applications on September 17 $20 million will be awarded for infrastructure projects at Oregon…
Keep readingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Report Shows State Child Care Investments Are Paying Off
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug 5, 2025 Contact: Kate Gonsalves, (503) 428-7292, delc.media@delc.oregon.gov Michelle Klampe, 541-737-0784, michelle.klampe@oregonstate.edu New Report Shows State Child Care Investments Are Paying Off Supply boosted to pre-pandemic…
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