Child Care Licensing System Update
The new online Child Care Licensing System will be live on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Read article >
Child Care Licensing System
Announcing North Dakota's New Online Child Care Licensing System
Read article >
ND Literacy Conference 2022
ND Department of Public Instruction's Literacy Conference 2022 is being held July 11-13. July 11th is the Early Childhood Learning day with Growing Futures approved training events.
Read article >
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Find great ideas and reminders to take care of yourself as a childcare provider.
Read article >
New Organization Verification Process
A new Organization Verification process begins in April 2022. This process is necessary to allow providers to apply for grants, incentives, and stipends.
Read article >
COVID-19 Child Care Stabilization and Recovery Grants
The grant opportunities available to the state’s early childhood community will help address operating and facility costs, and will support greater access and quality.
Read article >
ND DHS COVID-19 FAQ and Fall 2021 Update
The North Dakota Department of Human Services has issued an updated FAQ for childcare regarding COVID-19, as well as a Fall 2021 update.
Read article >
Impacts of the Pandemic on Children's Development and Learning
Learn more about the impacts of the pandemic on children and their parents in the recent study published by the National Institute for Early Education Research.
Read article >
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Child Care
Review the most recent COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations for early education and care programs from the Center for Disease Control related to in-person care.
Read article >
Expanded Training Opportunities
The Growing Futures Registry is excited to announce that several national training organizations are now offering online training through the Registry. Explore the options and register on the Growing Futures Training Calendar.
Read article >
CDC Releases Updated Guidance for Child Care Providers
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released updated guidelines for childcare programs around COVID-19. These resources help programs slow the spread of COVID-19.
Read article >
Growing the Talent Pool in Early Education
"Broader, Deeper, Fairer: Five Strategies to Radically Expand the Talent Pool for Early Education", explores how education, support and preparation can strengthen the early childhood workforce.
Read article >
Survey Launched to Measure Impact of COVID-19 on Child Care Access and Use
Your input is needed! All North Dakota families, including traditional, single, and blended households, who have children ranging in age from newborn to 12 are encouraged to participate.
Read article >
Results of Yale Study on Coronavirus and Child Care Released
Learn how implementation of strong infection control measures, frequent handwashing, increased frequency of surface disinfection and other infection control measures impacted child care programs.
Read article >
Child Care Emergency Grants Update
Child Care Emergency Operations Grants will continue in 2020. Beginning September 26th, any child care program impacted by a COVID closure per a Department of Health recommendation may be eligible for an enhanced daily rate.
Read article >
Re-Opening Child Care Programs Guide is Now Available
The Leadership Team's Guide for Re-opening Programs is a through and practical guide to help providers as they prepare to open following COVID-19 closures.
Read article >
Child Care Grant Program Extended
The North Dakota Emergency Commission approved a request for an additional $12 million in remaining Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act fund to again extend the state's Child Care Operating Grant program.
Read article >
Updated Operating Guidance for Child Care Programs During COVID-19
This update addresses an increase in group size, staffing ratios, screening questions/practices, and guidance on attendance if a household member has had direct contact or is confirmed COVID-19 case.
Read article >
We Need Your Input Immediately - COVID-19 and Childcare Health Study
A Yale study is underway to learn effective ways to keep early childhood caregivers, children and their families healthy through the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take a moment to share your insights.
Read article >
Respond to the 2020 U.S. Census
It’s important for everyone to be counted because the census is used to determine the funding that comes to states, cities, counties, and households. Please be sure to complete the census yourself and encourage parents and families to respond as well.
Read article >
Make Distance Learning Engaging
Many training organizations are exploring ways to move their face-to-face training to a distance format. Check out these tips to help your organization deliver meaningful, engaging, and interactive training no matter the delivery method.
Read article >
Childcare Emergency Operating Grants and Other Resources
The state of North Dakota will be offering emergency operating grants to help sustain licensed child care programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the CEOG and how to apply.
Read article >
Training Delivery Related to Covid-19
Face-to-face trainings may be canceled and buildings where trainings are held may be closed due to COVID-19 and increasing requirements for social distancing to protect public health. Here's what you need to know.
Read article >
COVID-19 Preparedness
As cases of the coronavirus continue to be diagnosed, it is a good time to review your program's policies and procedures for minimizing illness to protect the children in your care, your coworkers, yourself, and your own family.
Read article >
Updated Infectious Disease Exclusion Guidelines Now Available
Cold and flu season is here and the North Dakota Department of Health Division of Disease Control has updated its school and child care infectious disease exclusion guidance.
Read article >
New Policy on For-Credit Courses Completed Prior to 2000
Beginning January 1, 2020, for-credit ECE courses completed prior to 2000 will be counted toward your Career Pathways placement but will not be listed separately on your Growing Futures Training Record.
Read article >
IMPORTANT: New Email Security Policy Takes Effect Immediately
Emails that have attachments but nothing in the body of the email, will be flagged and not delivered to the intended recipient. Senders will NOT be notified of delivery failure if an email is sent without a message in the body.
Read article >
Your Input is Needed for ND Early Childhood Strategic Plan
Survey responses gathered from early care and education providers will be used to create a Strategic Plan that will enhance early care and education programs in North Dakota. Deadline to complete this survey is Friday, September 13th.
Read article >
The Well-Being of Babies and Families in North Dakota
This report shows that while North Dakota ranks high in several categories, there is still work to be done to ensure that every infant receives the support and care they need to achieve healthy developmental milestones.
Read article >
Welcome to our QUALITY partner!
In mid January, the Registry will welcome Bright&Early ND as a quality partner.
Read article >
The Early Childhood Workforce - Who We Are
Workforce data about who we are, where we work, our qualifications, and compensation is important as we advocate for improvements in workplace environments and pay.
Read article >
Why Do Parents Spend So Much on Child Care but Early Childhood Educators Earn So Little?
A new video explains why and proposes a way to better support children, their families and early educators.
Read article >
Power to the Profession
Learn more about this national collaboration to define the early childhood profession by establishing a unifying framework for career pathways, knowledge, competencies, qualifications, standards, and compensation.
Read article >
Growing Futures Gets an Upgrade
Growing Futures Registry upgrade offers users better account security and access. Account holders should now login with their email address and password, and will no longer use their Registry ID# to access their accounts.
Read article >
Handy Guides to Help Navigate the Upgraded Registry
Learn how to login, create an individual account and get answers to other frequently asked questions about the recent Growing Futures Registry upgrade
Read article >
Human Services Seeking Comments on Child Care Development State Plan
A public meeting will be held on July 30, 2018, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. CST via video conference sites to hear comments on the 2019-2021 draft Child Care Development Fund State Plan.
Read article >
Dept. of Public Instruction Early Care and Education Summer Newsletter
In this issue: Pre-K program approval requirements | Continuing Education Grants | The School Leadership Institute | 2019 Early Childhood Education Spring Conference.
Read article >
Important Notice! Growing Futures Site Upgrades and Maintenance
The Growing Futures site will be off-line for maintenance and upgrades from 5 PM on Monday, July 16 until 5 AM on Tuesday, July 17. There will be no access to accounts during this time.
Read article >
Important Update to Individual Requests for Training Approval
Beginning July 1, 2017, new standards are in place for adding outside training to your Growing Futures record.
Read article >
Unique Emails Will Soon Be Required
Our system will undergo an upgrade that requires all individual accounts to have a unique email.
Read article >
Updated Trainer Agreement Form
The Trainer Agreement form has been updated and includes important information for trainers.
Read article >
Create a unique email to maintain access to your account
Starting July 17, 2018, account holders must have a unique email address to login to their Growing Futures account. Follow our step-by-step demos to update your email and password.
Read article >
Child Care Development Fund
The North Dakota Department of Human Services is holding a public comment meeting to gather feedback on its draft 2022-2024 Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) Plan. You are invited to participate.
Read article >