Business Details
13 Years
experience
Child Care Services in Saint Paul, MN
At Child Care Aware MN, we are dedicated to fostering the success of children in school and life by advancing the professional growth of early childhood educators and connecting families to high-quality child care solutions. Our organization provides comprehensive support for individuals entering the field, program leaders seeking to enhance quality, and families navigating child care options. Through initiatives like the Empower to Educate program, Child Development Associate Credentialing, and TEACH Scholarships, we invest in the development of educators and programs. We offer grants, scholarships, and financial incentives such as REETAIN Bonuses to strengthen the child care workforce and improve access to care.Our Parent Aware program helps families identify quality-rated child care providers, while our advocacy efforts focus on shaping policies that support early childhood education. With a commitment to equity and accessibility, we provide multilingual assistance and resources tailored to diverse communities, including military families and those seeking emergency preparedness guidance. Our partnerships with state agencies and local organizations ensure we remain a trusted resource for child care data, professional development, and policy innovation. By bridging the gap between educators, families, and policymakers, we strive to create a sustainable and equitable child care system that benefits all Minnesotans.
Services
Child Care Services
Grants and Scholarships
Professional Development
Advocacy Resources
Parent Aware Program
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We provide grants and scholarships to support educator training and program quality.
- Our Parent Aware program helps families identify top-rated child care providers.
- We offer specialized resources for military families and multilingual communities.
- Our advocacy efforts shape state policies that improve child care access and affordability.
- We connect new educators to career pathways through the Empower to Educate program.
Services
Child Care Services
We connect families with quality child care providers through our Parent Aware rating system. Our services include program quality assessments, family support resources, and emergency preparedness guidance for child care centers. We help families navigate costs, find local programs, and access financial assistance options.
Grants and Scholarships
Our REETAIN Bonuses, TEACH Scholarships, and Child Care Services Grants provide financial support for educators and programs. These funds help reduce training costs, improve program quality, and increase educator retention. We administer state-funded initiatives to strengthen Minnesota's child care workforce through direct financial investments.
Professional Development
We offer credentialing programs like the Child Development Associate (CDA) and Empower to Educate training. Our professional development advisors help educators create career pathways, access training resources, and meet state licensing requirements. We also provide specialized training for program leaders and administrators.
Advocacy Resources
Our advocacy initiatives track child care policy developments through bill trackers and policy briefs. We support the CARE Fellowship program and provide resources for local child care data analysis. Our team works with policymakers to improve state regulations and funding structures for early childhood education.
Parent Aware Program
This initiative helps families identify high-quality child care providers through a star rating system. We evaluate programs based on staff qualifications, learning environments, and family engagement practices. The program includes resources for parents to understand quality indicators and make informed child care decisions.
Questions
How do I find quality child care in Minnesota?
Use our Parent Aware program to find quality-rated providers. We evaluate programs based on staff qualifications, learning environments, and family engagement practices.
What financial assistance options exist for child care providers?
We offer REETAIN Bonuses, TEACH Scholarships, and Child Care Services Grants to support educator training and program improvements through state funding.
How can new educators start a child care career?
Our Empower to Educate program provides career pathways, training resources, and credentialing support for individuals entering the early childhood education field.
Do you offer multilingual child care assistance?
Yes, we provide free help in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong through our helpline at 888.291.9811 with language selection options available.
How does your organization influence child care policy?
We track legislative developments through bill trackers, publish policy briefs, and support the CARE Fellowship to shape state-level child care reforms.
