If you’re a licensed child care provider or a license-exempt program, you’re already a Member of Elevate. By meeting licensing requirements from the Office of Early Childhood (OEC), you’re providing healthy and safe care for the families you serve.
Elevate is here to help you grow! Elevate Members have access to free guidance from OEC Service Navigators, free resources to support your growth, free training opportunities, and scholarships to advance your education.
OEC Service Navigators are experienced guides who can help you assess your program’s needs and connect you to resources. They are the human connection that will lead you on the right path for you, to achieve your goals. Reach out to your Service Navigator today.
Are you looking for some professional development for you and/or your staff? OEC has a Professional Development webpage for you. Check out these Professional Development opportunities.
Create an Elevate Program Plan to reach Member+. The Elevate Program Plan outlines your plan to strengthen your program — how to get from where you are today to where you want to be. Learn how to create an Elevate Program Plan here.
Member level programs who wish to move to Member+ can do so by creating an Elevate Program Plan. An Elevate Program Plan is a commitment to work towards goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timebound. Use these checklists to reflect on where your program is right now. Watch this SMART Goal webinar to start the planning process. (Spanish webinar)
Incentives available to you
The next 125 programs with an approved Elevate Program Plans will receive $1,480. This incentive is available to center-based programs, group homes, and family child care homes. Learn about the Member+ bonus.
Now is the time to strengthen your connection to your OEC Service Navigator! Earn a one time voucher to Kaplan Early Learning when you complete a visit and follow-up communication with your OEC Service Navigator! Learn more about the Kaplan voucher.
OEC Scholarships can help you obtain and maintain your Child Development Associate or CDA. They can also help pay for an Associate or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and specific stand-alone courses. Discover the opportunities and start your journey.
• Scholarship guidance at a glance (English)
• (Spanish)
Member recognition
Your profile on 211 Child Care’s searchable website shows your Elevate Level of Engagement! To view your profile, click on “Find a Specific Provider” and enter your provider or business name. Your Elevate Level of Engagement reflects OEC Registry Documentation. It may take up to two months for newly licensed providers to show in the system. As you move up through Elevate levels, your level will be reflected on 211 as well.
Member Packet
Have you received your Member Packet? Member Packets include your Elevate guide and a window cling for you to display your level of engagement to families. If you have been licensed for more than 2 months and have not received your Member packet, fill out this form to request your packet.
Newly licensed? Your Member Packet will be mailed to you within 2 months of your initial license date, or active date.
