Communities 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…
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