EHS - CCP
Expanding Early Learning Access Through EHS-CCP
The Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) program aims to both expand access to high-quality early learning opportunities for children before preschool and improve the quality of early learning opportunities throughout the community. By fostering partnerships between Early Head Start and private early childhood centers, the program works to increase the number of available Early Head Start slots and improve early childhood environments, early childhood learning, and provide additional support to families.
Understanding that early childhood is a pivotal time for brain development, the EHS-CCP program is focused on enhancing early learning experiences. Communities are encouraged to collaborate to support the growth and development of their youngest members.
Creating Sustainable Partnerships for Early Learning
At Sunshine Nonprofit Solutions, we focus on creating and sustaining strong partnerships between Early Head Start programs and existing early learning environments. We know that successful partnerships require a commitment to quality care and the ability to navigate negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship-building.
We help to develop partnership agreements and contracts. We also provide guidance on the – effective and efficient use of resources. . Our cost estimation tools are designed to optimize the return on investment with an emphasis on positive child and family outcomes. Let us help you establish partnerships that are built to last and serve the best interests of children and their families.
The EHS-CCP Proposal
At our organization, we work hand-in-hand with management and leadership to design and implement top-notch programs for very young children. Our comprehensive approach prioritizes monitoring and evaluation, as well as meeting health and safety requirements.
We believe in the integration of policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality care possible. Furthermore, we provide additional resources for professional development and access initiatives geared towards quality improvement.
With our support, you can rest assured that young children receive the best care possible.
The EHS-CCP Proposal
Program Objectives
The primary goals of the Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Program are twofold:
Expand Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Care:
- Ensure more infants and toddlers have access to exceptional early learning environments.
Improve the Quality of Care:
- Enhance the overall standard of childcare through rigorous training, support, and evaluation.
Target Audience
The program targets two main groups:
- Local Childcare Providers:
- Small to medium-sized childcare centers and home-based providers in the community.
- Head Start Programs:
- Established Head Start centers seeking to extend their reach and impact within the community.
Funding Requirements
The EHS-CCP program requires an extensive grant proposal. Notifications of available funding typically occur in the spring of each year and can be found on grants.gov.
The EHS-CCP grant proposal is complex, with a typical time period of 9-weeks to complete. The EHS-CCP proposal must demonstrate the following critical capacities
1. Capacity Building for Partnerships
The Head Start program will demonstrate the capacity to successfully partner with private community childcare providers by
- Develop partnership frameworks and agreements.
- Provide resources and tools for collaboration.
2. Support and Training for New Programs
The proposal will illustrate how Head Start programs will assist new childcare programs in understanding and implementing Head Start performance standards and will
- Conduct workshops and seminars on Head Start standards.
- Offer one-on-one coaching, mentoring and support for new programs.
3. Teacher Training on Curriculum and Assessment
The EHS-CCP proposal will discuss how to Equip teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality education and will describe how the Head Start program will
- Implement comprehensive training programs for teachers.
- Offer a research-based coaching program to teachers
- Provide access to accredited curriculum and assessment tools.
- Facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
The EHS-CCP grant proposal will delineate how the partner programs will maintain high standards of care and education.
- The proposal will describe a robust monitoring and evaluation system.
- The Head Start program will conduct regular site visits and assessments.
- The Head Start program will collect and analyze data to inform continuous improvement efforts.
Commitment to High-Quality Childcare
Once your organization has developed a compelling grant proposal and were awarded grant funds to implement the EHS-CCP program, Sunshine Nonprofit Solutions will work closely with your management and leadership teams as an implementation planner, to design and implement exceptional programs for young children
Sunshine Nonprofit Solutions will help you foster meaningful partnerships, equip educators with essential skills, and ensure rigorous monitoring and evaluation.
Our approach emphasizes positive environments, warm and nurturing relationships, strict adherence to health and safety standards, coupled with monitoring and evaluation for continuous program improvement.
We integrate comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of care. Additionally, we offer resources for professional development and initiatives focused on quality improvement. With our support, you can ensure that your youngest learners receive the best possible care.
The Early Head Start Childcare Partnership Program will significantly enhance early childhood education in your community and our success at implementation planning will enable your program to be successful.
Why wait to improve early education in your community?
Contact Sunshine Nonprofit Solutions now to learn about the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership program. Schedule your free consultation, and let’s begin building a brighter future together.