What to Consider Before Purchasing a Child Care Center
The intent of this document is to provide a potential buyer with a list of considerations to keep in mind before purchasing an existing child
Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs)
Each county has at least one R&R. R&Rs serve existing and emerging child care providers, and in places where Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have
Potential Grant Resources for Child Care Facilities
We have attached a list of foundations that have a history or an interest in funding child care programs, capital campaigns, and/or building and facilities
How to Open or Improve Your Family Child Care Business
Building Child Care is sharing information on a CD, booklet, and workbook that lays the foundation for designing a business plan and helps family child
Matrix of Financial Resources for Child Care Facilities
Designed to help child care providers and child care advocates identify and access financial assistance to build, purchase, expand and/or renovate child care centers and
Family Child Care Facilities Development and Financing Manual
We are proud to share an expanded version of the Insight Center Maneuvering the Maze materials, specifically for family child care providers. This manual (available
Child Care
Addressing Childcare Facilities Needs through Housing Elements
Childcare and early education services are critical to communities. Housing, employment, childcare, and transportation pose daily logistical and financial challenges for most working families. Public
Child Care
California Resources and Training (CARAT) Community Partners list
List of and contact information for CARAT’s Community Partners, who work to encourage and stimulate partnerships between lending institutions and technical assistance providers. To view
Child Care
Human Dimension and Interior Space – A Source Book of Design Reference Standards (order)
Provides information about interior space requirements and human dimensions that are highly useful in the design process. To view this book resource, click here. About
Child Care
Some Things to Consider (Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring a Contractor)
Excerpted from What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor, provides a checklist of items to consider. To view the full checklist, click here.
Child Care
Kaboom! Playground Resources and Toolkits
Handbooks and guides from KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization that works to unite individuals, community organizations and businesses to develop safe, accessible and fun play
Child Care
Top Ten Mistakes Made in the Interior Design of Child Care Centers
A list compiled by child care designers to help the field avoid making mistakes in the design process. To view the page in full, click
Child Care
Addressing Childcare Facilities Needs through Housing Elements
Childcare and early education services are critical to communities. Housing, employment, childcare, and transportation pose daily logistical and financial challenges for most working families. Public
Co-location
Co-Locating Early Care and Education Facilities with Affordable Housing in Oregon (Report)
The State of Oregon has acute housing and Early Care and Education (ECE) needs in nearly every corner of the state. This report was developed
Co-location
In Their Own Words – How Co-Location Strategies Support High-Quality Child Care and Strong Communities
Earlier this year, LIIF released a white paper, Building Better for Families: Policy Strategies for the Co-Location of Early Care and Education Facilities and Affordable Housing, that
Co-location
Building Better for Families: Policies for Co-Locating Homes & Child Care
The United States currently faces a severe shortage of both quality early care and education (ECE) options and housing that is affordable to families across
Child Care
LISC Launches Pilot Program for “Co-located” Child Care Centers
The pandemic has shined a bright light on the importance of child care to local economies throughout the country. But, as LISC’s Cindy Larson points
Child Care
Quality Environments for Children: A Design and Development Guide for Child Care and Early Education Facilities
This guide gives child care operators, architects and developers tips on how to work together on each phase of a facilities project (planning, design and
Co-Locating Early Care and Education Facilities with Affordable Housing in Oregon (Report)
The State of Oregon has acute housing and Early Care and Education (ECE) needs in nearly every corner of the state. This report was developed
In Their Own Words – How Co-Location Strategies Support High-Quality Child Care and Strong Communities
Earlier this year, LIIF released a white paper, Building Better for Families: Policy Strategies for the Co-Location of Early Care and Education Facilities and Affordable Housing, that
Building Better for Families: Policies for Co-Locating Homes & Child Care
The United States currently faces a severe shortage of both quality early care and education (ECE) options and housing that is affordable to families across
California Resources and Training (CARAT) Community Partners list
List of and contact information for CARAT’s Community Partners, who work to encourage and stimulate partnerships between lending institutions and technical assistance providers. To view
Human Dimension and Interior Space – A Source Book of Design Reference Standards (order)
Provides information about interior space requirements and human dimensions that are highly useful in the design process. To view this book resource, click here. About
Some Things to Consider (Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring a Contractor)
Excerpted from What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor, provides a checklist of items to consider. To view the full checklist, click here.
Advocacy
Local Child Care Planning Councils (LPCs) in California
In addition to helping Small Business Development Centers (SBDC’s) do outreach to emerging and existing providers, LPCs can also help in the the facilities development
Advocacy
Preparing Child Care Borrowers for Underwriting
The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) has designed this checklist to help individuals and organizations seeking child care capital financing understand the type of documentation
Advocacy
Matrix of Financial Resources for Child Care Facilities
Designed to help child care providers and child care advocates identify and access financial assistance to build, purchase, expand and/or renovate child care centers and
Advocacy
Family Child Care Facilities Development and Financing Manual
We are proud to share an expanded version of the Insight Center Maneuvering the Maze materials, specifically for family child care providers. This manual (available
Advocacy
Undervalued – A Brief History of Women’s Care Work and Child Care Policy in the United States
The National Women’s Law Center has published a report which provides a brief overview of the state of child care in the United States. The
Advocacy
CBPP Analyzes Poverty Alleviation Measures in Build Back Better
New analysis of the Build Back Better plan by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) considers steps the legislation would take to holistically address child poverty
Co-location
Co-Locating Early Care and Education Facilities with Affordable Housing in Oregon (Report)
The State of Oregon has acute housing and Early Care and Education (ECE) needs in nearly every corner of the state. This report was developed
Co-location
In Their Own Words – How Co-Location Strategies Support High-Quality Child Care and Strong Communities
Earlier this year, LIIF released a white paper, Building Better for Families: Policy Strategies for the Co-Location of Early Care and Education Facilities and Affordable Housing, that
Co-location
Building Better for Families: Policies for Co-Locating Homes & Child Care
The United States currently faces a severe shortage of both quality early care and education (ECE) options and housing that is affordable to families across
Co-location
Bridge Child Care Handbook
A guide for developing child care facilities with affordable housing. Download PDF
Co-location
Co-Locating Early Care and Education Facilities with Affordable Housing in Oregon (Report)
The State of Oregon has acute housing and Early Care and Education (ECE) needs in nearly every corner of the state. This report was developed
Co-location
In Their Own Words – How Co-Location Strategies Support High-Quality Child Care and Strong Communities
Earlier this year, LIIF released a white paper, Building Better for Families: Policy Strategies for the Co-Location of Early Care and Education Facilities and Affordable Housing, that
Co-location
Building Better for Families: Policies for Co-Locating Homes & Child Care
The United States currently faces a severe shortage of both quality early care and education (ECE) options and housing that is affordable to families across
Child Care
Human Dimension and Interior Space – A Source Book of Design Reference Standards (order)
Provides information about interior space requirements and human dimensions that are highly useful in the design process. To view this book resource, click here. About
Child Care
Kaboom! Playground Resources and Toolkits
Handbooks and guides from KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization that works to unite individuals, community organizations and businesses to develop safe, accessible and fun play
Child Care
Top Ten Mistakes Made in the Interior Design of Child Care Centers
A list compiled by child care designers to help the field avoid making mistakes in the design process. To view the page in full, click
Co-location
Co-Locating Early Care and Education Facilities with Affordable Housing in Oregon (Report)
The State of Oregon has acute housing and Early Care and Education (ECE) needs in nearly every corner of the state. This report was developed
Co-location
In Their Own Words – How Co-Location Strategies Support High-Quality Child Care and Strong Communities
Earlier this year, LIIF released a white paper, Building Better for Families: Policy Strategies for the Co-Location of Early Care and Education Facilities and Affordable Housing, that
Co-location
Building Better for Families: Policies for Co-Locating Homes & Child Care
The United States currently faces a severe shortage of both quality early care and education (ECE) options and housing that is affordable to families across
Child Care
Equipping and Furnishing Early Childhood Facilities: A Guide
Equipping and Furnishing Early Childhood Facilities, originally published in June of 2005, is designed to help you with selecting furnishings and equipment that make your space
Advocacy
Moving Towards Quality: Model Improvement Standards for Existing Center-Based Child Care Facilities
Children, in their earliest years, learn at a rapid place, and the quality of the environments in which they learn, play, and grow—including child care
Child Care
From the Ground Up: Improving Child Care and Early Learning Facilities
Nearly 15 million children under age 6 live in households in which all parents work, leaving these children in need of high-quality child care. The
Child Care
Addressing Childcare Facilities Needs through Housing Elements
Childcare and early education services are critical to communities. Housing, employment, childcare, and transportation pose daily logistical and financial challenges for most working families. Public
Child Care
California Resources and Training (CARAT) Community Partners list
List of and contact information for CARAT’s Community Partners, who work to encourage and stimulate partnerships between lending institutions and technical assistance providers. To view
Child Care
Removing Barriers to Child Care Facilities Development
A California statewide study of state-of-the-art child care centers. Based on sixty-one candid and revealing interviews with architects, developers, child care consultants, and center directors
Child Care
Top 10 Mistakes Made in the Interior Design of Child Care Centers
Building Child Care has provided a list compiled by child care designers to help the field avoid making mistakes in the design process. To view
Child Care
The Economic Impact of the Child Care Industry in California
Computer technology, agriculture, tourism. Each of these industries contributes to the economy of California. But, child care? This report documents how child care contributes to
Advocacy
Undervalued – A Brief History of Women’s Care Work and Child Care Policy in the United States
The National Women’s Law Center has published a report which provides a brief overview of the state of child care in the United States. The
Child Care
California Resources and Training (CARAT) Community Partners list
List of and contact information for CARAT’s Community Partners, who work to encourage and stimulate partnerships between lending institutions and technical assistance providers. To view
Child Care
Human Dimension and Interior Space – A Source Book of Design Reference Standards (order)
Provides information about interior space requirements and human dimensions that are highly useful in the design process. To view this book resource, click here. About
Child Care
Some Things to Consider (Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring a Contractor)
Excerpted from What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor, provides a checklist of items to consider. To view the full checklist, click here.
Child Care
Kaboom! Playground Resources and Toolkits
Handbooks and guides from KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization that works to unite individuals, community organizations and businesses to develop safe, accessible and fun play
Child Care
Top Ten Mistakes Made in the Interior Design of Child Care Centers
A list compiled by child care designers to help the field avoid making mistakes in the design process. To view the page in full, click
Child Care
Removing Barriers to Child Care Facilities Development
A California statewide study of state-of-the-art child care centers. Based on sixty-one candid and revealing interviews with architects, developers, child care consultants, and center directors
Child Care
Infant/Toddler Caregiving – A Guide to Setting Up Environments
Informs caregivers and program managers about designing settings suitable for groups of various sizes and children of different ages. Readers learn about dividing space in
Child Care
Designing a Child Care Center – How to Choose an Architect
Guidelines for finding the right architect for your project, steps in the design process, and a description of roles and expectations. To view details in
Child Care
Child Care Facility Site Selection
Selecting a site for a child care program, whether you are interested in purchasing an existing facility, building a new center or incorporating a modular
Child Care
Ensure the Facility and Site Safety
Certified Playground Safety Inspector/Inspection Checklist: A one-page guide to the process of working with a playground inspector. Environmental Health Conditions in California’s Portable Classrooms: Presented
Child Care
How to Open or Improve Your Family Child Care Business
Building Child Care is sharing information on a CD, booklet, and workbook that lays the foundation for designing a business plan and helps family child
Child Care
National Association of Counties Tracks County-Level ARPA Investments
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has tracked and published nearly 200 plans for distribution of the $65 billion allocated to county governments in the American Rescue Plan