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This program is Funded by The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood through the American Rescue Plan Act. It is in response to the lack of capacity for early care and education availability in Connecticut, with an estimated shortage of about 13,000 infant and toddler “slots.” Much of Connecticut is designated a childcare desert. Some areas have an overabundance of pre-school slots, but not enough infant and toddler capacity to meet the needs of families. Others have few options for any care.

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The program has three priorities:

1. To increase infant and toddler early care capacity.

2. To Increase preschool capacity in childcare deserts.

3. To increase the quality of environments, and to address the health and safety needs of young children including projects such as upgrading ventilation systems, heating and cooling systems, improving outdoor play spaces, and through the purchase of furniture and/or equipment.

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