Press Release: Employment Related Day Care program opens waitlist for most families applying after November 3
Employment Related Day Care program opens waitlist for most families applying after November 3 Eligible families are encouraged to apply now FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 25, 2023 Contact:Kate Gonsalves, (503) 428-7292delc.media@delc.oregon.gov…
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2022 Statewide Household Survey Report Released Examining Early Education and Childcare Needs
The 2022 Statewide Household Survey Report has been released. The Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Research Team at Portland State University’s Center for the Improvement of Child and Family Services (PSU)…
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Growing Enrollment of Oregon’s Employment Related Day Care program Prompts Waitlist after November 3 Current ERDC participants will not be affected FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SALEM, ORE. – Today, the Oregon…
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Kindergarten: It’s that time of the year!
As the school year approaches, many young children and families are getting ready for their move from preschool to kindergarten. This experience is also called “kindergarten readiness.” But what does…
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A letter from the Director:
This Friday is September 1st, which marks two months since the official launch of the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC). Friday is also the start of Labor Day…
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The Early Learning Council Is Looking for New Members
The Early Learning Council is looking for five new members to shape early childhood policy in Oregon and we need your help in getting the word out! These positions are…
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Department of Early Learning and Care officially launches!
New state agency to oversee programs and services related to early learning and care throughout Oregon We’re thrilled to announce that as of July 1, 2023, the Department of Early…
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Four weeks: Oregon Early Learning Division becomes Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) on July 1
Oregon’s child care systems are coming together under the new Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) starting July 1, 2023. Over the next few years, DELC will create more…
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A Statement from the Director about Provider Appreciation Day on May 12th
This week, Oregon joins states around the country in recognizing the important work of child care providers, with Provider Appreciation Day on May 12th. We know that 95% of a…
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Public funding helped to increase available child care slots in Oregon
What is a child care desert? A child care desert is an area where at least three children exist for every child care slot available. Severe deserts are defined as…
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