Compensation and Retention for Early Educators Stipend (CARES 3.0)
CARES 3.0 provides eligible educators with twice-annual stipends ranging from $4,000 to $39,000 per year. Find eligibility requirements and information on how to apply.
CARES 3.0 provides eligible educators with twice-annual stipends ranging from $4,000 to $39,000 per year. Find eligibility requirements and information on how to apply.
Quality standards, guidelines and forms, data reporting, and more.
SEEPD gives ELFA educators stipends for completing educational and professional development milestones. Learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Access WELS, the ECE Training Calendar, and information about Coaching
DEC is using findings from the early educator SEQUAL survey to identify and prioritize future investments that strengthen working conditions across the ECE workforce. View the SEQUAL survey report.
Pathways offers tailored programs and resources to help early learning professionals grow and achieve their career goals including degree cohorts, scholarships, on-the-job training, and personalized coaching. Explore pathways programs.
How to join, eligibility requirements, guidelines and forms, and more.
Learn how your program can begin using the Sparkler mobile app to connect with families and support child development.
Review the ELFA facilities policy and learn more about available renovation, repair, new capital development and other facilities grants.