Child Care Expansion
The Child Care Expansion Project was created to increase child care capacity in Central Oregon. This project has generated 944 new child care spots in Central Oregon, achieving a significant milestone for accessibility to care. The project’s funding has supported the creation of new child care programs and expansion of existing programs. Additionally, the funds have supported educational initiatives, covering early childhood education, program quality enhancement, implementation of best business practices, and business coaching.
Open Opportunities for Providers
Educational opportunities are provided in collaboration by NeighborImpact Child Care Resources and the Small Business Development Center at Central Oregon Community College. Funding and educational opportunities are currently available for both existing and aspiring home-based providers to start or expand child care programs. Find out more about this opportunity.
Employer Support
Child Care Resources remains dedicated to addressing the evolving needs of child care in Central Oregon. In recognition of the critical integration between child care and community workforce, Child Care Resources supports businesses who want to help their employees with their child care needs. There are a variety of ways employers can support employees with their child care needs. Learn More about Employer Supported Child Care or email ccep@neighborimpact.org to receive support.
Find Child Care
Persons can easily locate child care programs that have been supported through the Child Care Expansion Project by using the Child Care Expansion Program Map (below). An additional tool persons can use to find ALL child care programs in Central Oregon is Find Child Care Oregon.