Child Care Aware of Minnesota

08/21/2026

Learn how to strengthen your child care program's finances in our upcoming Eager-to-Learn training! "Stronger Finances, Stronger Early Childhood Programs" will explore financial strategies that support program stability, quality, and sustainability. (KCF IV.C, VI)

This instructor-led course will run from September 3 through September 26. Register by September 2.
https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=461158

08/18/2026

In our most recent blog post, Communications Director Diane Benjamin explains the proposed changes to Head Start and Early Head Start regulations and shows how stakeholders can advocate for Head Start's services. To learn more, read the full blog post on our website.

2026 Child Care Business Survey   By Diane Benjamin | July 16, 2026 The news from the 2026 Child Care Business Survey? Not great! The survey’s bottom line? “While Minnesota’s child care industry remains in a state of crisis, the downward spiral is showing signs of stabilizing.” The June 202...

08/14/2026

Explore job opportunities at Child Care Aware of Minnesota! We are seeking an Empower to Educate Coordinator and a Workforce Education Coordinator. Visit our website to learn more about these positions and how to apply.

Our staff is committed to supporting the child care providers and families in Minnesota. Learn more about available opportunities to join our team.

08/12/2026

Fall enrollment deadlines are coming up fast! If you're an early childhood or school-age educator and you're interested in furthering your education, watch this video to hear from Stacy, a former TEACH Scholarship recipient.

TEACH Early Childhood® MINNESOTA is a scholarship program that helps early childhood and school-age care educators increase their levels of education, compensation, and commitment to the field by earning college credits and degrees. Recipients also have the opportunity to expand their skills in the classroom by working with an experienced mentor. Visit the TEACH Scholarships page on our website to learn more.

https://www.childcareawaremn.org/.../teach-scholarships/

08/07/2026

We're hiring! Child Care Aware of Minnesota is seeking a Workforce Education Coordinator. This position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing professional development advising for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ and higher education options for the Minnesota early childhood workforce.

Please apply by August 21. For the full job description and application instructions, visit our Job Opportunities webpage.
https://www.childcareawaremn.org/community/job-opportunities/

07/31/2026

Explore Eager-to-Learn's Trauma-Responsive Care course series.

Session Five of this series, "Caring for the Caregiver," focuses on caregiver wellness. Participants will explore how stress may impact them and how they can safeguard the most important protective factors—themselves. Explore the strategies for building self-reflection and general workforce wellness in this upcoming training.

This instructor-led course will take place on August 10. Register by August 9. These courses are intended for participants to take in numerical order. (KCF IX)
https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=458481

07/30/2026

Join us for our August TELL Talk!

Our upcoming TELL Talk webinar will take place on Tuesday, August 11, from 12-1 p.m. Guest presenter Gina Liverseed, Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Nurse Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Health, will introduce CMV, explain how it spreads, and offer prevention strategies. Child care leaders and professionals will leave this session with evidence-based information and practical tips they can apply in their daily work.

To join the webinar, register on Microsoft Teams:
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07/17/2026

In our latest blog post, Director of Communications Diane Benjamin reviews the results of the 2026 Child Care Business Survey, conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and First Children’s Finance. To learn more about the survey and its results, read the full blog post on our website.

National Parent Survey Results Released   By Diane Benjamin | June 18, 2026 Results from the 2026 National Parent Survey have been released, highlighting the needs, challenges, and aspirations of parents with young children in the U.S. to inform better public policies. Parents of young children in ...

07/10/2026

Check out our featured Eager-to-Learn courses for July!

Young Children with Developmental Delays
• Learn about different types of mild developmental delays including fine and gross motor delays, mild cognitive delays, and speech and language delays.
• Discover practices that can be implemented in a child care setting to support children in your care with developmental delays.

This instructor-led course runs from August 3 through August 26. Register by August 2: https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=456372

Basic Child Development
• Explore stages of children’s development.
• Examine developmental milestones, developmentally appropriate practices, and the value of play.

This course runs from August 13 through September 12. Register by August 12: https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=456373

07/08/2026

Join us on Tuesday, July 14, at 12 p.m. for our July TELL Talk!

Center directors, family child care program owners, and program leaders work hard to develop high-quality programs, and this work is invaluable to families searching for programs that align with their unique needs. In this webinar, guest speaker Jen Goinz, Director of Child Care Information Services, will discuss how program leaders can showcase their programs and connect with families actively seeking care in their communities.

To join, register for the webinar on Microsoft Teams. Can’t make it? A recording of the webinar will be sent to registered individuals after the event.

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