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Best Beginnings Quality Programs


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The department offers a range of programs and supports to providers of early care and education that contribute to the availability of quality services for all Montana  children.This includes support to individual providers who participate in approved training activities, grants to early care and education providers and funds to provide training opportunities.Quality initiatives support early childhood professional development, inclusion of children with disabilities and a statewide network of Child Care Resource and Referral agencies.

RFP  calendars for Providers - Calendar of dates for Request for Proposals and application periods available to early care and education providers. These programs are available to individuals meeting the criteria for each program.
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RFP calendars for Organizations - Calendar dates for Request for Proposals for organizations and agencies meeting the criteria for each program.
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Best Beginnings Star Quality Program

Certified Infant Toddler Caregiver Stipends

Child Care Policy Manual

Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies

Early Childhood Mentoring Programs

Early Childhood Project-Career Development Office

Fun Family Activities Book (the family companion document to the MT Early Learning Guidelines)

Higher Education Grants

Higher Education Merit Pay

Inclusion of Children With Disabilities in Child Care Programs

Infant/Toddler Merit Pay

Infant and Toddler Mini Grant Program

Initiatives for Child Care Providers who care for Infants and Toddlers

Merit Pay

Mini Grants

Montana Early Childhood Apprentice Program (MECAP)

Montana Universities and Colleges

Specialized Training Opportunities

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Page last updated: 10/16/2008