For questions regarding Rhode Island's early learning systems and for information to help you improve your program and practice, contact the Center for Early Learning Professionals InfoLine below.
Research shows that high-quality early childhood education produces substantial long-term educational, social, and economic benefits with the largest benefits for children occurring when teachers are professionally prepared and adequately compensated.
The Center for Early Learning Professionals gives early childhood programs and providers the tools, support, and resources they need to provide high-quality care and education to Rhode Island’s youngest children.
The Rhode Island Early Learning standards project provides four professional development opportunities to support early care and education professionals in creating high-quality, standards-based programs for young children.
Rhode Island Early Childhood Education and Training ProgramAA in Early Childhood Education
BA in Early Childhood Education BA in Infant/Toddler Education M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
BA in Human Development and Family Studies
T.E.A.C.H.® awards scholarships to center-based educators, administrators, and home child-care providers across the state who are pursuing coursework in early childhood education or seeking degrees at the Community College of Rhode Island or Rhode Island College
Rhode Island's Workforce Registry is a tool to centralize evidence of experience, credentials, and professional development for the early childhood professional. The workforce registry streamlines the data collection process for employers, regulatory agencies, and to inform the work of stakeholders and policy makers.
