State leaders celebrate preschool graduation in Gresham
SALEM, ORE. – Rep. Ricki Ruiz and leadership from the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) gathered at a preschool graduation at Mount Hood Community College’s Early Childhood Center in Gresham. The city of Gresham has one of the highest shares of children under the age of five in Oregon, and among…
Keep readingCommunities across Oregon recognize essential contributions of child care providers
Governor Kotek proclaims May 8 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day SALEM, ORE. – Governor Tina Kotek and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) recognize today as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. The Governor signed a proclamation to officially honor child care providers across the state for their…
Keep readingDepartment of Early Learning and Care receives $7.3 million to strengthen early care and education
April 16, 2026 Media Contact: delc.media@delc.oregon.gov SALEM, ORE. – The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) secures $7.35 million in federal funding to support early childhood system alignment after submitting a successful proposal last December. The Preschool Development Grant—Birth through Five (PDG B-5) is a competitive federal grant…
Keep readingOregon Department of Early Learning and Care celebrates Week Of the Young Child
April 13, 2026 SALEM, ORE. – The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) celebrates the Week Of the Young Child proclaimed by Governor Kotek as April 11-17 to recognize the importance of high-quality early childhood education. “We are proud to celebrate the Week Of the…
Keep readingTribal Nations and the Department of Early Learning and Care collaborate to advance opportunities for Tribal children
April 7, 2026 Contact: Kate Gonsalves, (503) 428-7292 delc.media@delc.oregon.gov SALEM, ORE. – The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) held the first Oregon Tribal Early Learning Alliance (OTELA) meeting with Tribal early…
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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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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 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…
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