Extension of Early Care & Education Program Enrollment Collection Project
Pulled from memo from: Office of Child and Family Services, April 16, 2024 The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) announces the extension of the Early Care & Education (ECE) Program Enrollment Collection Project. Originally the project was scheduled from May 1, 2023…
Keep readingQuality Improvement Awards (2024-2025)
The following is pulled together from an email from MRTQ PDN on 4/9/2024 ~ if there are additional updates FCCAM will post them in the Rising Stars for ME section of the website menu. Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN) is partnering with the Maine Department of…
Keep readingActive Supervision
There have been more questions around “Active Supervision” raised as programs are having this concern raised by Licensing Specialists. What is Active Supervision? from HeadStart / ECLKC: “Active supervision promotes a safe environment and prevents injuries in young children. It requires focused attention and intentional observation at all times. Staff…
Keep readingWeek of the Young Child 2024
The following information is be shared from Office of Child and Family Services ~ The Week of the Young Child, April 1-7, 2023, is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Maine Association for the Education of Young Children (MAEYC) and the Maine Department…
Keep readingCDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations
From CDC Press Release on Friday, March 1, 2024 ~ CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and…
Keep readingGrant Funds Available for NEW and/or Capacity Expansion for Child Care Programs
NOTE: To clarify this grant opportunity continues to be is available for NEW programs OR for programs that have the ability and interest in increasing their licensed capacity. An increase in license capacity is only an option for providers that have a license that is not already at capacity for…
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