On October 10, 2024, Fisher-Price Snuga Infant Swings were recalled due to a suffocation hazard after 5 deaths were reported.
On October 10, 2024, Fisher-Price Snuga Infant Swings were recalled due to a suffocation hazard after 5 deaths were reported. You can visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission website to view the complete report on this recall.
DELC is partnering with Oregon’s Kitchen Table to hear from people across the state about Early Literacy.
In 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill called the Early Literacy Success Initiative. This law directed the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) to develop a Birth Through Five Literacy Plan. The plan will offer ways to support literacy for children ages birth through five.
DELC is partnering with Oregon’s Kitchen Table to hear from people across the state about this topic.
Your input will help DELC inform the Birth Through Five Literacy Plans. By filling out this survey, you can help make sure that the plan is helpful for and supports communities.
You can take the survey in your preferred language by clicking the links below!
Join us to have a conversation about the Birth Through Five Literacy Plan
If you work for an early childhood program or a group that supports families with children ages birth through five, join us for a conversation about what you would like to see in the Birth Through Five Literacy Plan.
Learn more and register for a conversation by looking at the Birth through Five Literacy Survey Flier below. You can also download it to share with your network!
By sharing what you think, you can help make sure that DELC creates a Birth Through Five Literacy Plan based on what community members want to see happen.
This is a virtual event. Registration is required to attend via Zoom. You may submit questions in advance on the registration form. You may also participate on DELC’s Facebook page live stream at the same time. DELC staff will monitor the Facebook comment section for questions.
To participate in this study, you are being asked to verify your program rates and capacity.
What is the Market Price & Supply Study?
The Oregon Market Price & Supply Study (MPSS) focuses on collecting information about the price and supply of child care in Oregon.
To participate in this study, you are being asked to verify your program rates and capacity.
Please see the flier below to learn more about this opportunity! You can view the flier in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali, and Arabic.
Families and care givers can use 211info to find local child care resources and child care providers in their area!
211info is a resource for communities finding support to identify, navigate, and connect with the local resources they need. Families and care givers can use 211info to find local child care resources and child care providers in their area!
How do I contact 211info’s Child Care line? Dial 211. Listen to the prompt for Child Care and press the specified number (the number can vary by region).
Text the keyword “children” or “niños” to 898211 (TXT211)
HOURS: Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday – Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How long does it take for 211info’s Child Care staff to return calls? If a specialist is not available there is an option to leave a voicemail. The Child Care Team has 24 hours to follow up with callers. Most calls are returned within an hour or two of leaving a message.
How are child care referrals provided to families? 211info staff ask the person requesting referrals what would work best for them. Referrals can be given via phone, email, text, or mail.
What if a caller does not speak English? 211 has bilingual staff on the phones and also has access to multiple translation service/language lines with over 240 languages available.
When I searched using the FCCO online tool I was not successful at getting a list. What can I do? The public can contact 211 directly for help with finding child care. Staff will provide you with a customized list of child care referrals in your area.
Can 211 help me find financial assistance for Child Care in Oregon? 211info staff can refer families to programs that are free to eligible clientele and/or help with the cost of care such as Employment Related Day Care, Preschool Promise, Baby Promise and Head Start. We can also find providers that offer discounts, sliding scale fees or scholarships.
Can the Child Care Team recommend a quality child care program? 211 staff can provide referrals but we cannot make recommendations. 211 gives a full range of child care options and tools to help parents choose a provider that best meets their individual family needs.
Why does 211 give referrals to providers who are full? It is not guaranteed that the providers on our referral lists have openings. Although the local CCRR’s often update the child care provider information, vacancies can change daily. Parents must contact providers directly to find out if they have an opening.
Does 211info add and update the Child Care Provider Listings? Providers must contact their local Child Care Resource and Referral to update their listing. 211info’s Child Care Team can help providers locate the CCRR in their area. Click below to view other Child Care Update articles
We are collecting statewide experiences of childcare providers to identify which resources providers have access to, rely on, gaps in available resources, desired technical assistance, and other resources providers need to inform the development of a suspension and expulsion prevention program (SEPP).
Please take this survey and share your experience as a Child Care Provider in Oregon. We are collecting statewide experiences of childcare providers to identify which resources providers have access to, rely on, gaps in available resources, desired technical assistance, and other resources providers need to inform the development of a suspension and expulsion prevention program (SEPP). Your response will be anonymized and no personal, identifiable information will be shared.
The survey will take about 15-20 minutes to complete. As a token of our appreciation, you will receive a $25 digital gift card once your status as a child care provider is confirmed. The results of the survey will be available to the public by January 2025.
If you are a child care provider, and interested in taking the survey please email the DELC research team at delc.research@delc.oregon.gov to receive the survey link.
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Oregon conducts a Market Price & Supply Study (MPSS) every two years to understand the current prices and supply of child care across the state.
Oregon conducts a Market Price & Supply Study (MPSS) every two years to understand the current prices and supply of child care across the state. By participating, you help Oregon leaders have the information they need to make policy decisions, such as setting subsidy rates and investing in child care supply.
The 2024 study will be conducted between October 1 – December 31. You will be asked to verify the rates you charge for your program and current child care capacity. This can be done in the Find Child Care Oregon (FCCO) Provider Portal or through your local CCR&R. Your program information is combined with other facilities for local and state decision-making purposes. Price information is not shared with parents and is reported without identifiable program information.
The study is a partnership between your local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R), The Research Institute at Western Oregon University, Oregon State University, and the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC).
Watch for more information from your Child Care Resource & Referral in early October!
Learn more about previous Market Price and Supply studies by clicking on the documents below!
Let’s celebrate Oregon Pre-Kindergarten (OPK) and Early Head Start programs!
Launched in 1965, Head Start programs promote children’s development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being. Let’s celebrate Oregon Pre-Kindergarten (OPK) and Early Head Start programs!
We are happy to share that the 2023 Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Provider Survey Report is now available.
We are happy to share that the 2023 Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Provider Survey Report is now available. This survey is the fourth in a series of surveys that asks early care and education (ECE) professionals questions about themselves, their work and well-being, and the families they serve. The survey also collects information about what can help or hinder programs providing ECE to children and their families.
We want to thank the 2,705 professionals across Oregon who shared their thoughts and experiences. The report highlights the challenges that ECE programs face in finding, retaining, and compensating staff; the high levels of job-related stress experienced by members of the workforce; the challenges in accessing training and supports related to supporting children with perceived challenging behaviors; racial disparities in rates of suspension and expulsion; and the opportunities to improve Professional Development opportunities available to providers.
The authors of this report offer recommendations that will help to guide the Department of Early Learning and Care’s (DELC) continuous improvement work, keeping provider perspectives at the core.
The Provider Survey was conducted by Portland State’s Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services and Oregon Social Learning Center Developments, Inc., and it was funded by the Preschool Development Grant. DELC would like to thank these research partners for their collaboration and commitment to improving the Early Childhood Education system.
On Monday, September 30, DELC staff joined in observance of National Orange Shirt Day, a day of both remembrance and celebration of resilience.
On Monday, September 30, DELC staff joined in observance of National Orange Shirt Day, a day of both remembrance and celebration of resilience. The day honored the Indigenous children in the United States and Canada who endured the harrowing experiences of Indian Boarding/residential schools, where they were pressured to abandon their rich cultural identities in favor of assimilation. The day also served as a solemn reminder of the trauma caused by these schools, and also a celebration of the strength and spirit of the survivors.
Each year, on National Orange Shirt Day, the American Indian and Alaska Native communities stand together in solidarity, acknowledging the devastating impacts that the Indian boarding school system in the U.S. had on many Tribal families, and honoring the diversity that enriches our world and fostering connections built on understanding and respect. Each story and experience are part of the intricate tapestry of Tribal culture—a culture that thrives on diversity, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of its people. It is a call to support survivors and actively combat all forms of racism, including systemic injustice and bullying. Together, we can help cultivate a society that cherishes the beauty of Tribal culture and diversity, ensuring that our collective past informs a brighter, more inclusive future.
Orange Shirt Day opens the door to crucial conversations about the impacts of the Indian boarding/residential school system, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue about the legacy that persists today. It is not only a day of remembrance but also an opportunity to uplift survivors and affirm their stories and experiences. The mantra “Every Child Matters” resonates deeply, reminding us that the journey toward healing includes everyone, regardless of age or background.
Each year on September 30, we encourage you to wear orange in support of Indian Boarding/residential school survivors, to honor the children who never returned home, and to promote reconciliation.
