Early Childhood News
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 08:00 am
Categories: AnnouncementsThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will open applications June 1 for two early childhood grant opportunities: the Inclusive Care Support Grant and the Non-Traditional Hour Grant. These grants will help providers expand inclusive care for children with disabilities or developmental delays and increase early childhood program options for families needing evening, overnight or weekend care.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 03:00 pm
For early childhood professionals, keeping personal information consistent across systems is essential to receiving credit for completed training. A few simple steps can help ensure your training is properly recorded.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Categories: AnnouncementsEarly childhood incentives applications are now open!
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30 am
Categories: AnnouncementsThe North Dakota Best in Class program is designed to support high-quality learning experiences for children in the year before they enter kindergarten. We are pleased to announce the 2026-2027 ND Best in Class recipients.
Monday, April 6, 2026 at 09:00 am
Categories: AnnouncementsThe Early Childhood Professional Development team has scheduled additional office hours to support early childhood providers.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Categories: Bright & Early NDBright & Early ND is getting an update and it’s designed with early childhood programs in mind. Learn how the process is becoming clearer, more flexible, and easier to navigate.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Categories: AnnouncementsHHS announces updates to licenses, self-declaration certificates, CCAP - North Dakota Health and Human Services is making updates to the language on Early Childhood Services licenses and self-declaration certificates, and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Categories: AnnouncementsThe North Dakota Health and Human Services Early Childhood Professional Development team is offering new office hours to support early childhood providers.
Friday, January 23, 2026
Categories: AnnouncementsDid you know you may be eligible for a Workforce Registry Incentive?
Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Categories: AnnouncementsYour feedback will help make the rules clearer, less complicated and better aligned with the needs of providers while keeping children safe and healthy. We want to hear about your challenges and ideas for improvement.