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Elevate is the Office of Early Childhood’s (OEC) quality improvement system.
Elevate is for licensed and many license-exempt child care programs in family, group, and center-based settings.
The system gives child care providers the tools and guidance they need to improve their programs over time at their own pace.
Get started with Elevate
Create a Program Plan
It’s a key step in reaching Member + Status. Your plan outlines how to get your program from where it is today to where you want to be. Learn how to create a plan.
Get customized support from our Service Navigators
Service Navigators are experienced guides who can talk about your program’s needs and direct you to resources. Connect with a Service Navigator.
Explore an Elevate focus area
How do you want to improve your program? Refresh your curriculum? Hire new staff? Upgrade your classroom? Learn about our 6 focus areas.
Get a $1,480 bonus for reaching Elevate Member + Status
If your early care and education program is one of the first 250 to reach Member+ status, you’ll get $1,480. Learn how to apply.
Questions?
We can help. Connect with a Service Navigator to learn more about Elevate.
LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 24, 2023

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