Best Beginnings Quality Programs
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 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)
Inclusion of Children With Disabilities in Child Care Programs
Infant and Toddler Mini Grant Program
Initiatives for Child Care Providers who care for Infants and Toddlers
Montana Early Childhood Apprentice Program (MECAP)
Specialized Training Opportunities
