Educational Support & Grant Opportunities for Home-Based Providers
Educational support and funding opportunities are available for home-based child care providers and people interested in becoming home-based providers in Central Oregon.
The Early Child Care Business Accelerator Program for Home-Based Providers is a free program offered in English and Spanish through NeighborImpact Child Care Resources and the Small Business Development Center at Central Oregon Community College.
The program includes seven evening classes and six advising sessions designed to help participants become Registered or Certified Family Child Care Providers.
Spring 2027 Schedule
| Session | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | February 24 | Zoom | 6:00-6:30 p.m. |
| 1 | March 4 | Redmond COCC Campus | 6:00-8:30 p.m. |
| 2 | March 18 | Zoom | 6:00-8:30 p.m. |
| 3 | April 1 | Zoom | 6:00-8:30 p.m. |
| 4 | April 8 | Zoom | 6:00-8:30 p.m. |
| 5 | April 29 | Zoom | 6:00-8:30 p.m. |
| 6 | May 13 | Zoom | 6:00-8:30 p.m. |
| 7 | June 3 | Bend COCC Campus | 6:00-9:00 p.m. |
Program Benefits
$5,000 Grant Opportunity
Participants are eligible for a $5,000 grant after meeting the program deliverables:
- Finish the free seven-session course and course deliverables.
- Become licensed and operational as a Registered or Certified Family Child Care Provider in Central Oregon.
- Offer full-time care.
- Complete a site visit with NeighborImpact Child Care Resources.
Additional Benefits
- 18 hours of Oregon Registry Online (ORO) credit in Program Management.
- Ongoing support through NeighborImpact.
- Entrance into the Oregon Child Care Alliance.
- A free child care management software subscription for two years.
Are You Eligible?
Before starting the program, participants need to make sure they can operate a child care business from their home. Child Care Resources can help participants complete the steps needed before joining the program.
Before Participating
- Enroll in the Central Background Registry.
- Submit water lead testing results for your residence.
- Gain landlord acknowledgement or HOA approval for the program site.
- Complete Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Classes One & Two.
Interested in the Program?
Complete the interest form to tell Child Care Resources that you would like more information about the Early Child Care Business Accelerator Program.
Questions?
Accessibility & Accommodations
In advance of College events, people needing accommodation or transportation because of a physical or mobility disability should contact Caitlyn Garder at 541-383-7237.
For accommodation because of another disability, such as hearing impairment, contact Disability Services at 541-383-7583.