Early Childhood Academy
About the Program
Ramsey County Early Childhood Academy offers a variety of new and expanded services to increase the number of quality child care programs in Ramsey County.
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50/50 Match Financial Support Grant
The Ramsey County Early Childhood Academy is a part of the Ramsey County Investment and Support Efforts program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act. These grants are available to individuals in the process of opening a Family Child Care program or expanding a Child Care Center in Ramsey County. Grants will be awarded based on program location, emphasizing areas of Ramsey County with the lowest access to child care and funding available.
50/50 Match Financial Support Application Guide 50/50 Application and Agreement
Child Care Program Start-Up and Expansion
Are you thinking about starting your own childcare business? Think Small’s Capacity Building coaches will help you from start to finish with everything you need for a top-rated program. We offer up to 20 hours of technical assistance plus other resources at absolutely no cost.
Free Online Training
Think Small Institute offers a wide range of learning opportunities which include options for both live-virtual training and self-paced eLearning.
This is an opportunity to take training hours required for licensing, Parent Aware and the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.
Learning Communities
Learn about starting a childcare business alongside other passionate educators like yourself. Our Learning Community series covers a range of topics such as the licensing process, policies and procedures, compliance and reporting requirements, marketing and communications, and resource development.
Ramsey County Early Childhood Academy is a part of the Ramsey County Investment and Support Efforts program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.