Improving the quality of early childhood education in Mississippi by providing financial support to educators, teachers and childcare providers.
Scholarship Payment Program
This program supports eligible individuals currently employed by a Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) provider as they pursue higher education in child development. Its goal is to lessen the financial burden associated with earning either a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or an Early Childhood Development Technology Associate degree. Qualified applicants may receive up to $1,500 for a CDA and/or $1,500 in scholarships toward tuition over two semesters, depending on available funding. Awardees must commit to remain in the childcare industry for one year following completion of the program.
Direct Incentives Program
This program rewards teachers at a CCPP-participating facility with monthly incentives. To qualify, teachers must stay employed at a CCPP-participating provider during the program and commit to childcare work for a year after program funding ends, subject to fun availability.
School-age reimbursement program
This program supports CCPP-participating childcare providers who cared for school-age children full-time during pandemic-related school closures. Providers who only received payment for part-time care may not be eligible for reimbursement to cover costs during this critical period, subject to available funding.
To apply
For more information on these initiatives and how to apply for these programs visit the Mississippi Early Child Care Development Initiative (ECCDI) site or email support@msECCDI.com.
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Wonderschool delivers high-quality affordable child care to every family in the country by empowering providers to run sustainable childcare businesses and working with governments, networks, and individuals to create new programs.
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Child Care Payment Program
Need help with the Child Care Payment Program? Call us at 800-877-7882.