Programs Directory

Achieve supports career development for individuals, trainers, Relationship Based Professional Development (RBPD) specialists, and course writers in the child care and early childhood education workforce.

Through Eager-to-Learn, Child Care Aware of Minnesota offers high-quality, online training to help early educators meet requirements and expand their knowledge.

Empower to Educate helps current and aspiring early childhood educators begin, advance, and sustain their child care careers through personalized support, training, and financial incentives.

Child Development Associate (CDA) Awards help early educators pay for the required training, application, and renewal of the nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™.

Child Care Aware Regional Grants are available on a competitive basis, helping child care programs improve the safety and quality of their programs.

Child Care Wayfinder is your one-stop navigation network for starting and growing child care programs in Minnesota. Wayfinder offers personalized support and resources to help you succeed.

Access to Technology Grants are available twice per year and help licensed child care businesses access technology to improve business management efficiency.

The Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MNTRECC) provides technical assistance and support to Tribal child care programs throughout the state of Minnesota.