MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC

CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION QUALITY INCLUDED CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL, CHILD CARE CENTRAL/RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY, AND EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENTS PROGRAMS.CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) IS AN ACTIVITY ALIGNED WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA CCR&R SYSTEM AND WILL PARTICIPATE WITH, AND REPORT DATA TO, THE DESIGNATED CCR&R REGION. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED USING SMART START DOLLARS IN THIS ACTIVTIY INCLUDE: (1) TRAINING FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS: TRAINING FOR DCDEE CREDIT HOURS PROVIDED ON CHILD CARE RELATED TOPICS AND COORDINATION OF CEU OPPORTUNITIES. (2) CONSUMER EDUCATION: INFORMATION AND/OR EDUCATION TO FAMILES ABOUT QUALITY CHILD CARE. (3) KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION: STAFF PARTICIPATION AND COORDINATION OF LOCAL SCHOOL-READINESS EFFORTS.SMART START FUNDS MAY BE USED TO COVER EXPENSES FOR PROVIDER TRAININGS, DIRECTORS'/STAKEHOLDERS MEETINGS, AND/OR CONSUMER EDUCATION RELATED EVENTS (E.G., ANNUAL MATERNITY FAIR, COMMUNITY FESTIVALS, ETC.) NON-CASH GRANTS AND/OR INCENTIVES OF CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS/SUPPLIES, HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPLIES, EARLY LITERACY MATERIALS, SCHOOL-READINESS SUPPLIES, AND/OR PROFESSIONALISM ENHANCEMENTS AND SUPPORTS, MAY BE INCLUDED IN THIS ACTIVITY FOR FACILITIES, CLASSROOOMS, CHILD CARE TEACHERS / ADMINISTRATORS, AND/OR CHILDREN/FAMILIES.THIS ACTIVITY WILL ALSO INCLUDE CHILD CARE CENTRAL RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY, WHICH WILL OFFER A VARIETY OF MATERIALS TO SUPPORT EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS, PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, (AND/OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS/PROGRAMS WORKING WITH, AND ON BEHALF OF, YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES) WITH YOUNG CHILDRENS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. THE LENDING LIBRARY WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AND MATERIALS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BOOKS, MANIPULATIVES, REFERNCE MATERIALS, CURRICULUM KITS, ETC. ITEMS FOR CHECK OUT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO LENDING LIBRARY PATRONS, (E.G., EDUCATORS, FAMILES WITH CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE YEARS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, EARLY INTERVENTIONISTS, AND OTHERS.). GUIDANCE ON THE APPROPRIATE USE OF MATERIALS MAY BE PROVIDED. THE LENDING LIBRARY WILL ALSO SERVE AS A RESOURCE ROOM WITH ACCESS TO DIE CUTS AND RELATED SUPPLIES (E.G., BULLETIN BOARD AND CONSTRUCTION PAPER, STATIC CLING VINYL, ETC. FOR PURCHASE), LAMINATING MACHINES, STICKER MAKERS, COMB BINDERS, AND PHOTOCOPYING (FOR A FEE.)FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA:1) NUMBER OF DIRECT TEACHING STAFF WHO ATTEND NON-CREDIT BASED TRAINING OR WORKSHOPS - 892) NUMBER OF SCHOOL READINESS BACKPACKS DISTRIBUTED - 1233) NUMBERS OF ADULTS USING THE RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY - 884) TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE LENDING LIBRARY - 163 THE EDUCATION INCENTIVE SUPPLEMENT (EIS) ACTIVITY PROVIDED MONETARY INCENTIVES FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO OBTAIN FURTHER EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGE STAFF LONGEVITY. MONTGOMERY COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN WILL ADMINISTER THE ACTIVITY AND PAY INCENTIVES TO TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS IN LICENSED CHILD CARE SETTINGS WHO MEET SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSEWORK AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT. INFORMATION ABOUT THE EIS PROGRAM AND RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE CONVEYED THROUGH INFORMATION PACKETS, GROUP MEETINGS, AND/OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE WILL BE AVAILBLE TO ANY CHILD CARE PROVIDER OR ADMINISTRATOR EVEN IF THEY ARE INELIGIBLE FOR EIS PAYMENTS. ASSISTANCE MAY ALSO BE PROVIDED TO ADMINISTRATORS IN DEVELOPING BUSINESS STRATEGIES THAT IMPROVE THE EDUCATION, COMPENSATION, AND RETENTION OF THEIR EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION TO THE INCENTIVE AWARDS, FUNDS MAY BE USED TO RECOGNIZE RECIPIENTS, TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITY, AND/OR TO COVER ANY SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE ACTIVITY.FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/STATISTICAL DATA:1) 16 DIRECT TEACHING STAFF RECEIVED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT.2) 9 CHILD CARE FACILITIES EMPLOYED AT LEAST ONE DIRECT TEACHING STAFF WHO RECEIVED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPLEMENT.

NC PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ON A DIRECT PER CHILD BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING THE NC PRE-K RATE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN AND BEING SERVED THROUGH NC PRE-K AND WHOSE FAMILIES ARE ELIGILBE FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILES (TANF) OR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT FUND (CCDF). DOES NOT INCLUDE WRAP-AROUND CARE. DATA WILL BE REPORTED AS DIRECTED BY DCDEE. ENHANCEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR NC PRE-K SITES THAT ARE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SITES, PRIVATE SITES, HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START SITES. ENHANCEMENTS ARE NOT PRO-RATED FOR PARTIAL ATTENDANCE MONTHS. FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ STATISTICAL DATA:1. 10 CLASSROOMS WERE SUPPORTED WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING 2. 135 AT-RISK CHILDREN SERVED