Center for Early Learning Professionals

Center for Early Learning Professionals We also support programs in achieving their goal of becoming a state-funded Pre-K Program.

The Center for Early Learning Professionals gives early childhood educators and program leaders the training and support they need to provide high-quality care and education to Rhode Island's youngest children. The Center for Early Learning Professionals supports Rhode Island’s commitment to improving the care and education of the state’s youngest children by strengthening the early childhood work

force. We work with a diverse range of programs that serve children from birth to age five in child care centers, family child care homes, public school inclusion preschools, and state-funded Pre-K programs. We offer innovative professional development services that help early learning professionals develop new skills, advance their careers, and better serve the children in their care. We engage program leaders in a process of continuous quality improvement that supports movement along the state’s early learning quality continuum, resulting in an increased BrightStars rating and eligibility for tiered reimbursement rates for children enrolled in the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The Center is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) as the workforce development hub for the birth-to-age-five early learning community. We work collaboratively with BrightStars and other DHS-funded community partners to coordinate the delivery of high-quality services that best meet the individual needs of programs and providers.

‼️RIDE/ DHS Collaborative Training Session: Supporting McKinney Vento Children from Birth to Age Five‼️
06/03/2026

‼️RIDE/ DHS Collaborative Training Session: Supporting McKinney Vento Children from Birth to Age Five‼️

Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, the Local Educational Agency (LEA) homeless liaisons’ legal duties extend fully to young children from birth to age five. The liaison must ensure that these young children are identified, connected to early childhood . The specific responsibilities...

‼️News from RIDOH: New Measles Resources for Educational Settings / Nuevos recursos sobre el sarampión para entornos edu...
06/02/2026

‼️News from RIDOH: New Measles Resources for Educational Settings / Nuevos recursos sobre el sarampión para entornos educativos‼️

En español abajo In response to an increase in measles cases nationally and 2 recent cases in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Health has developed resources for use by schools, child care settings, summer camps, colleges, and universities. Measles is so contagious that if one person ha...

📣 A REMINDER FOR FAMILIES!The Rhode Island Pre-K lottery is still open! Parents and guardians - you must submit applicat...
05/28/2026

📣 A REMINDER FOR FAMILIES!
The Rhode Island Pre-K lottery is still open! Parents and guardians - you must submit applications by June 22nd for your child to be considered for the free seats.
The RI Pre-K program offers free, high-quality learning opportunities for children who will be four years old as of September 1, 2026.
To apply to the lottery, click here: https://ripreklottery.ride.ri.gov/Registration/ack
For more information on the RI Pre-K program, click here: https://ride.ri.gov/.../early-childhood-education/ri-pre-k

📣 A REMINDER FOR FAMILIES!

The Rhode Island Pre-K lottery is still open! Parents and guardians - you must submit applications by June 22nd for your child to be considered for the free seats.

The RI Pre-K program offers free, high-quality learning opportunities for children who will be four years old as of September 1, 2026.

To apply to the lottery, click here: https://ripreklottery.ride.ri.gov/Registration/ack

For more information on the RI Pre-K program, click here: https://ride.ri.gov/instruction-assessment/early-childhood-education/ri-pre-k

🍦☀️Tune-In Tuesdays: Catch Up on Our News! / Martes sintonizados: ¡Ponte al día con nuestras noticias! ☀️🍦
05/19/2026

🍦☀️Tune-In Tuesdays: Catch Up on Our News! / Martes sintonizados: ¡Ponte al día con nuestras noticias! ☀️🍦

Weekly Highlights En español abajo May 19, 2026 Happy Tune-In Tuesday! This issue includes the following sections: Upcoming Spring PD! New! PD and TA Update From DHS New! Comprehensive Background Check Reminders Interviews with Family Child Care Providers From RIDE 2026-2027 RI Pre-K Lottery is Now...

‼️Comprehensive Background Check Reminders/ Recordatorios completos de verificación de antecedentes‼️Thank you for your ...
05/18/2026

‼️Comprehensive Background Check Reminders/ Recordatorios completos de verificación de antecedentes‼️

Thank you for your continued commitment to providing child care to the families of Rhode Island. DHS would like to share important reminders regarding background check requirements. Please review the information below carefully.

Gracias por su compromiso continuo de proporcionar cuidado infantil a las familias de Rhode Island. El DHS desea compartir recordatorios importantes sobre los requisitos de verificación de antecedentes. Por favor, revisa detenidamente la información que aparece a continuación.

Dear Valued Providers, We hope you are enjoying the spring weather! Thank you for your continued commitment to providing child care to the families of Rhode Island. DHS would like to share important reminders regarding background check requirements. Please review the information below carefully. Com...

📣DHS and CCRI Announce the RIECETP Certificate Program for the Fall! / ¡DHS y CCRI anúncian el CDA gratis!📣
05/14/2026

📣DHS and CCRI Announce the RIECETP Certificate Program for the Fall! / ¡DHS y CCRI anúncian el CDA gratis!📣

Early childhood educators can apply to earn free college credit from CCRI through the RI Early Childhood Education & Training Certificate Program. The application deadline is July 15th! Click here to learn more or contact Lori Ryan, CCRI RIECETP: [email protected]. You can also find out more informati...

🎉Happy Tune-In Tuesday! / ¡Feliz martes sintonizado! 🎉Weekly Highlights / Anuncios Destacados:
05/12/2026

🎉Happy Tune-In Tuesday! / ¡Feliz martes sintonizado! 🎉

Weekly Highlights / Anuncios Destacados:

Weekly Highlights En español abajo May 12, 2026 Happy Tune-In Tuesday! This issue includes the following sections: Upcoming Spring PD! We’ve Moved! From DHS RISES Updates – March 2026 Interviews with Family Child Care Providers From RIDE Host RIELDS over the Summer 2026-2027 RI Pre-K Lottery is...

Tune-In Tuesdays: Catch Up on Our News! / Martes sintonizados: ¡Ponte al día con nuestras noticias!
05/05/2026

Tune-In Tuesdays: Catch Up on Our News! / Martes sintonizados: ¡Ponte al día con nuestras noticias!

Weekly Highlights En español abajo May 5, 2026 Happy Tune-In Tuesday! This issue includes the following sections: Upcoming Spring PD! We’ve Moved! From DHS RISES Updates – March 2026 Interviews with Family Child Care Providers From RIDE Spring RIELDS Information Host RIELDS over the Summer 2026...

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