News
Latest News
-
October 1, 2017
This is a joint release by the Oregon Department of Human Services and Early Learning Division. (Salem) – Child care reimbursement rates are increasing for providers caring for children of families who receive support with child care expenses through the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). ODHS pays child care providers for child care provided […]
-
October 1, 2017
News Release May 20, 2022 CONTACT: Marc Siegel, Oregon Department of Education Melanie Mesaros, Early Learning Division Oregon Communities to Guide Redesign of the Oregon Kindergarten Assessment Community input supports development of responsive and relevant assessment tool Salem, OR – The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon Early Learning Division (ELD) are collaborating with […]
-
October 1, 2017
Governor Kate Brown is joined by Early Learning Division Director Alyssa Chatterjee (right) and two young children at a visit to a South Coast in-home child care to celebrate National Provider Appreciation Day®. Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued a statewide proclamation to recognize National Provider Appreciation Day® on May 6, 2022, encouraging Oregonians to […]
-
October 1, 2017
PART 3 Note: This is part 3 in a series of three profiles on child care providers who received COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization grants. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here. Hermiston provider perseveres after COVID-19 closures Children at Jardin Infantil in Hermiston participate in an enrichment activity. Like many others providing […]
-
October 1, 2017
PART 2 Note: This is part 2 in a series of three profiles on child care providers who received COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization grants. You can read the first part here. Bilingual program offers care to families of essential workers Sabi Valesco at her Aloha location of Amazing Minds Child Development Center and Preschools. Sabi […]
-
October 1, 2017
When COVID-19 struck in 2020, families and child care providers were left to navigate the uncertainty of the virus. Some parents decided to keep their children out of care, while providers struggled to hire and retain staff and keep pace with expenses. In response, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 offered states federal funding […]
-
October 1, 2017
Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued a statewide proclamation to recognize the 51st Week of the Young Child®, encouraging Oregonians to support children and the adults who love, care for, and educate them. The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). As stated […]
-
October 1, 2017
NEWS RELEASE March 31, 2022 Contact: Marc Siegel, Oregon Department of Education Melanie Mesaros, Early Learning Division Innovative, made-in-Oregon solutions demonstrate how every child can learn and thrive together with their peers, friends, and neighbors. Salem, OR – Prioritizing partnerships to focus on equity and inclusion for children under five is critical to helping our […]
-
October 1, 2017
*News Release by the Oregon State University. Click here for media contact.* __________________________________________________________________________________ March 16, 2022 CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University will use a new $14.4 million grant from Oregon’s Early Learning Division to establish a statewide center focused on strengthening the early childhood education workforce in Oregon. The Early Learning Systems Initiative center will be housed […]
-
October 1, 2017
This news release is from the Oregon Department of Human Services. Need to know Oregon has increased the income eligibility limit for food and child care assistance up to 200% of the federal poverty level Previous income limits were 185% of the federal poverty level Approximately 18,000 additional households in Oregon may qualify for the […]
