Council for a Strong America released their NATIONAL report on the challenges of rural early care and education. Chrissie Davis, FCCAM Chair was contacted for this report.
Here is the link to the full article which includes the video: https://www.strongnation.org/articles/1369-early-childhood-programs-scarcity-undermines-americas-rural-communities .
We look forward to a Maine-specific video for the Maine report to be released in Jan 2021.
EXTENSION!!! Maine Child Care Market Rate Survey
The Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) has extended the due date for the 2021 Child Care Market Rate Survey to January 29, 2021. The market rate survey is critical in providing a thorough and transparent accounting of child care providers’ costs so every provider’s participation is important.
The survey is available for download at: https://www.burnshealthpolicy.com/maine_2021childcaremrs/. Questions about the survey can be directed to Burns & Associates at OCFSChildCareMRS@healthmanagement.com, or by calling (602) 241-8523.
We greatly appreciate the support of those providers that have already completed the survey, and are hopeful this extension will provide a sufficient time for all other providers to participate.
Sincerely,
Crystal Arbour
Child Care Services Program Manager
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Child and Family Services
Ph: (207) 626-8683
Transition of Preschool Special Education Services News
From: Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS)Date: February 11, 2025 In 2024, statutory language in the state budget directed the Maine Department of Education(DOE) to transition responsibility for early childhood special education from Child Development Services (CDS) to school districts by July 1, 2028. During this 4-year transition period, there will be a change…
No More Gates!!! (Updated 12/4/24)
Importance update from the Office of State Fire Marshal: If you have any questions or concerns, or need any clarification or help understanding these requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the State Fire Marshal’s office where you can be connected with one of our inspectors who can provide you with assistance. Here’s more information…
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