Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships

The Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) program is designed to increase access to high-quality early learning opportunities for infants and toddlers while improving childcare environments across communities. 

By forming partnerships between Early Head Start programs and private childcare centers, this program expands Early Head Start slots and enhances the overall quality of care, education, and family support.

Key Elements of the EHS-CCP Program:

• Program Objectives:
  
• Expand Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Care: Increase the number of children with access to exceptional learning environments.
  
• Improve the Quality of Care: Enhance childcare standards through training, support, and ongoing evaluation.
• Target Audience:
  
• Local Childcare Providers: Small to medium-sized childcare centers and home-based providers.
  
• Head Start Programs: Established Head Start centers seeking to extend their reach and impact.
• Partnerships and Sustainability:
  
• Develop strong, lasting partnerships between Early Head Start programs and local childcare providers.
  
• Guide the creation of partnership agreements and contracts, and assist with the effective use of resources.
• EHS-CCP Proposal Essentials:
  
• Capacity Building for Partnerships: Frameworks and agreements to establish collaboration between Head Start and childcare centers.
  
• Support and Training for New Programs: Workshops, coaching, and mentoring to help new programs meet Head Start standards.
  
• Teacher Training on Curriculum and Assessment: Provide research-based coaching, curriculum tools, and professional development.
  
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensure consistent program quality through site visits, assessments, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Implementation and Commitment to Quality Care:
  
• After receiving grant funding, Sunshine Nonprofit Solutions helps design and implement exceptional early learning programs, ensuring high standards of care and nurturing environments.
  
• Support includes professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and a rigorous monitoring system to maintain ongoing program excellence.

With Sunshine Nonprofit Solutions’ expertise, your community will benefit from the expansion and enhancement of early learning opportunities, providing the best care and education for young children.