1. Invest in Children Child Care Quality Fund ’FY 14 1

2. MGL CHAPTER 29 Section 2JJ: Child Care Quality Fund Established in 1997; revenues from the sale of Invest in Children automobile registration plates; to be expended by the Commissioner to provide grants to not-for-profit child care organizations; To improve the quality of child care services 2

3. 12,468 Plates on the road: Collections approximately $300K a year Total collected to date: $4,254,097.00 Until 2010, programs submitted grant proposals to EEC for Child Care Quality Funds More than $2.2 million distributed to more than 160 programs No awards in FY ‘10 and FY ‘11 3 Invest in Children Child Care Quality Funds

4. 4 FY ‘12: $450K allocated through EPS grantees for: accreditation fees intentional literacy efforts Child Development Associate (CDA) fees for programs at QRIS level 2

5. 5 Invest in Children Child Care Quality Fund Current Balance: $1 Million Proposal for FY ‘14: Two part strategy Amendment to EPS grantees (up to $100K each) to support program accreditation and CDA attainment Competitive bids for grants (up to $35K each) to support program quality in not-for-profit programs (up to $600K total).

6. 6 Invest in Children Child Care Quality Funds EPS Grantees will submit detailed budgets to support: fees for application or renewal of the Child Development Associate credential; coaching and mentoring, professional education, books, materials, and stipends for substitutes; professional learning communities among cohorts of educators.

7. 7 Invest in Children Child Care Quality Funds EPS Grantees will submit detailed budgets to support (continued): Accreditation fees The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), the Council on Accreditation (COA) (for school age child care)

8. 8 Invest in Children Child Care Quality Funds Non-profit early education and care programs will submit proposals for funds to support and enhance the quality of services delivered through: professional development opportunities; specialized training for bilingual and bicultural consumers; improved outreach and communication with families purchase of educational curricula, instructional supports and technical assistance

9. Next Steps: Board votes to approve EPS amendment and quality fund grant solicitation; EPS amendment issued in October; Grant RFR issued in October; Grants awarded in December. 9