The Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center is excited to host the 2025 Childcare Resource Fair designed to acquaint childcare providers with support resources available to them at the state and local level.
This free event will feature a presentation by Karen White, of the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, about the special Child Care Financing Program that offers loans to eligible providers ranging from $15,000 – $250,000 at 0% interest.
Featured exhibitors include representatives from ChildCare Aware of VA, Ready Regions Blue Ridge, the Virginia Department of Education’s Office of Early Access and Enrollment, Blue Ridge Community College’s Early Childhood Development program, the VA Infant Toddler Specialist Network, and other supporting agencies.
Click here to register and see the agenda. For more information, please contact Diane McCarthy at the SBDC’s office phone number 540-568-3227 to leave a message, or email her at [email protected]
More Useful Resources:
ChildCare.gov
Childcare.gov – Virginia: Understanding and Finding Child Care Resources provides basic information and links for understanding Virginia’s child care licensing requirements, inspections, and more.
Child Care Aware of America
Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) is the only national organization that supports every part of the child care system. Learn more about their mission and services.
Understanding the child care landscape is a crucial first step toward advocating for an equitable, accessible and affordable child care system. Review the latest data on Child Care Aware.
ChildCare VA
ChildCare VA offers a variety of reports and resources for providers.
- Becoming a Licensed Provider
- Licensing Offices Contact Information
- Child Care Subsidy Program The Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) helps eligible families pay for child care across the Commonwealth. Providers that service children enrolled in the program are referred to as subsidy vendors, and once approved, are eligible for state compensation for these services. Learn more about the registration process for becoming a subsidy vendor HERE.
Ready Regions
Ready Regions® provides coordination, accountability, and family engagement resources to early education programs in every community in the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Infant and Toddler Specialist Network
The Virginia Infant and Toddler Specialist Network (VA ITSN) equips child care professionals with the skills needed to provide quality early care and education to children ages 0 – 3. Specialists offer free resources for family day home providers and child care centers with infants and toddlers in their care.
The Virginia Department of Education
The Virginia Department of Education is responsible for the child care licensing and the child care subsidy program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Navigating the unique requirements for starting or growing an in-home or center-based childcare can be challenging! Fortunately, free assistance from qualified experts is available through the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center’s “Pathway to Success Childcare Program.” The professional advisors at the Valley SBDC understand the ins and outs of the childcare industry and can connect you with the personalized guidance and resources you need to succeed. Visit the Ready to Get Started? page to sign up for a free consultation today!
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