RI Campaign for Quality Child Care & Pre-K

Advocating for investment in RI's CCAP program through tiered reimbursement so all children have access to high quality care and education!

[RI KIDS COUNT @RIKidsCount]

New report with @RIAEYC recommends a set of strategies to improve the compensation of early childhood educators who work in child care, family home visiting, and Early Intervention Programs.

Read it here: https://t.co/EXrptZg5Qh #ThinkBabies

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Nearly 30% of infants & toddlers attend home-based #childcare as their primary arrangement https://t.co/BVw45Ft8Jj via
@ChildTrends #EarlyEdChat #ThinkBabies

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RI families are impacted by the high cost of #childcare. Read more stories like Fernanda's, a #PVD mother who wanted to continue working (while also being a mom!) — but the cost forced her to leave her career behind: https://t.co/KeBibCuZzl

#FundChildCare #ThinkBabiesandAct

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PLEASE NOTE! ⭐️ Bristol families are also eligible to participate in the lottery for the new Pre-K classroom in Warren. https://t.co/ohRppzPHEI

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RI, we're on our way to #PreK for all kids! 320 new state-funded seats have been added for the 2019-2020 year.

A new lottery is open for families in Bristol, Coventry, Warren & Woonsocket. Apply by July 31 at https://t.co/ohRppzPHEI - please share w your networks!

#edchatRI

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This picture was taken at a recent breakfast meeting with our Strolling Thunder partners to debrief on this year’s #StrollingThunderRI and plan for next year’s event! #ThinkBabies

[RI DHS @RIHumanServices]

The POWER of Pre-K!
#UniversalPreK4RI

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Serve and return is one of the easiest and most important activities adults can do with babies and young children. This adorable video shows what #ServeAndReturn looks like in action ! 😍

https://t.co/tMYfHNUPRD

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Pre-K, child care, and family home visiting are essential parts of a high-quality system to support young children’s early learning and development.

Please contact your state Reps and Senators and ask them to prioritize these important investments. https://t.co/3XwfV66C0Z

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MUST READ! 'My Turn – Hugh T. Clements Jr.: A smart start on brighter future' https://t.co/cPCwEeHmEm 👏👏👏

[Courtney Hawkins @courthawkpvd]

“A green light for these early childhood proposals today would ensure more kids grow up healthy, well-educated and prepared for productive lives in the years to come.” Chief Clements is the best example of a police leader that cares about the right things. https://t.co/brukLJM5Fz

[RI Campaign for Quality Child Care & Pre-K @RIChildCare]

"...we recognize that the early years are when children develop crucial social-emotional skills and the foundation for long-term success in school, which greatly reduces the likelihood of involvement in the criminal justice system." 👏
Thank you @ProvidenceRIPD Chief Clements!👏

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MUST READ! 'My Turn – Hugh T. Clements Jr.: A smart start on brighter future' https://t.co/cPCwEeHmEm 👏👏👏

[RI Campaign for Quality Child Care & Pre-K @RIChildCare]

A $10 million state investment in Pre-K and $2.2 million state investment to improve rates for the Child Care Assistance Program for FY20 will help restore state funding for early care and education cut during the Great Recession.

[RI KIDS COUNT @RIKidsCount]

Study finds breaking cycle of poverty could start in preschool classroom https://t.co/0fI3J12dN8 via @NaniaWTOP #PreK #edchat

[RI Campaign for Quality Child Care & Pre-K @RIChildCare]

Tomorrow at the Rise! House Bill 5106 is being heard, which will continue progress to establish and increase tiered quality rates for the CCAP so more children have access to high-quality #childcare. To learn more about this important investment please see https://t.co/bjgOq62TWI

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⭐️ We are holding our second annual #StrollingThunderRI! 🎈

⭐️ @RIAEYC is hosting their annual Advocacy Day – our early childhood educators are a crucial voice in this work!

⭐️ @repgracediaz and Senator Crowley are hosting their 8th annual Child Care Day #ThinkBabies

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Here are some of our dedicated volunteers that will be with us on Wednesday!

Wednesday is a BIG day for little ones in Rhode Island - there are 3 (THREE!) major events all taking place at the State House:

#StrollingThunderRI #ThinkBabies #ECE

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Veronica Manfredi introduces her family at the national #StrollingThunder kick off breakfast in Washington DC! Veronica, her husband Anthony, and children Gianna, Matthew and Ben are advocating for high quality child care & the child care workforce 🎈

#ThinkBabies @ZEROTOTHREE

[Dr. Susan Zoll @DrSusanZoll]

@RIChildCare Proud to be part of this collaboration across multiple RI agencies - all with a focus on improving outcomes for young children and families. #HighQualityECE

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🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 yes!

Via @leadingsteps #RIReads