What Elevate Means for Families

What is Elevate? ​

Elevate is a state initiative that supports all child care providers in providing quality child care for families. Every licensed child care provider in Connecticut has an Elevate level.

What does Elevate mean for my family?​

Elevate was built on the idea that educators learn and grow, just like children. Elevate makes this growth clear to families. Elevate also offers personalized support to providers so they can better serve your children.

What are Elevate levels?

A provider’s Elevate level reflects where they are in the process of strengthening their program. Elevate offers members 3 levels of engagement: Member, Member+, and Member Accredited. 

• Download a PDF flyer about Elevate levels (English)
• (Spanish)

1: Member

All licensed childcare providers in Connecticut are Members.

By meeting health and safety requirements set by the Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Member programs are providing Trusted, Licensed Care (TLC) for the families they serve. 

Learn more about our Trusted, Licensed Care educational campaign.

2: Member+

Member+ child care providers are going above and beyond to build their services. Programs will pick a specific area of improvement, like:

• Building their team
• Connecting with families
• Enhancing their program’s learning environment
• Finding resources for children and families
• Managing their business
• Supporting child development

3: Member Accredited

Member Accredited providers have made a commitment to meet national standards for young children’s learning. To get this national distinction, a provider is recognized through 1 of these 3 organizations:

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
• Head Start

How can I learn about Elevate at my child’s Family Child Care, Center or Group Home program? ​