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Innovative Approaches to Child Care Sustainability Grant Application

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Step 1 of 4 - General Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Child Care Business Name*

Business ownership corporation, if different than buisness name

Contact Name*

First Last

Child Care Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Phone Number*

Email Address*

This the email address C-RECC will use to send you correspondence regarding the funding.

County*

The child care business must be located in Whatcom County. If your business is NOT located in Whatcom County you cannot apply for this grant.

Whatcom

BUSINESS INFORMATION

Do you have Unified Business Number (UBI)?*

The Unified Business Identifier (UBI) is a 9-digit number issued to individuals and companies doing business in the State of Washington.

Yes

No

UBI Number

Does the owner/operator of the business identify as a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC)?*

Yes

No

Type of Child Care*

Child Care Center

Family Child Care

Outdoor Nature Based

School Age Child Care

Type of Business*

For Profit

Not for Profit / Non-Profit

Child Care License / Provider ID Number*

This number can be found in the left corner of your DCYF license

Initial License Date*

You must have your license on or before March 31, 2022 to be eligible for this funding

Month

Day

Year

Is your child care business currently open?*

Yes

No

Current Business Hours*

Licensed Capacity*

Licensed Age(s) - Select all that apply*

Infant (Birth - 11 months)

Toddler (12 months - 29 months)

Preschool (30 months - 5 yrs. not in Kindergarten)

School Age (5 yrs. in Kindergarten and up)

ENROLLMENT DATA

What is your current enrollment?*

How many children currently enrolled are BIPOC?*

How many children currently enrolled have special care needs or disabilities?*

Number of Infants (birth - 11 months) currently enrolled*

Number of Toddlers (12 months-29 months) currently enrolled*

Number of Preschool children (30 months - 5 yrs, not in Kindergarten) currently enrolled*

Number of School age children (5 yrs in Kindergarten and up) currently enrolled*

What was your approximate February 2020 (pre-pandemic) enrollment?*

Do you accept subsidy/WCCC?*

Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) helps eligible families pay for child care. When a family qualifies for child care subsidy benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays a portion of the cost of child care. Parents may be responsible for a copayment to their provider each month.

Yes

No

Number of children CURRENTLY enrolled whose care is paid for by subsidy/WCCC*

Do you offer other tuition discounts? (Select all that apply)

Sliding scale/scholarships or need-based discount

Sibling discount

Employee discount

STAFF DATA

Number of staff (including yourself)*

Number of staff pre-pandemic (including yourself)*

Child Care Aware / Early Learning Coach Name*

Enter "N/A" if you are unsure or don't know the name

PANDEMIC IMPACT

What was your approximate lowest enrollment during the pandemic? (Between March 2020 – March 2022)*

How many days did you close child care business during the pandemic?*

How was your business impacted by the pandemic? (Select all that apply)*

I’ve experienced a loss of revenue/money

I’ve experienced increased expenses/costs

I’ve experienced difficulties with enrollment

I’ve experienced difficulties with staffing

INTENDED USE OF FUNDING / STATEMENT OF NEED

What issues do you need/want to solve? (Select all that apply)*

Employee retention strategies

Increased pay for employees

Minor home/facility repair and improvements for a quality learning environment

Education Supplies, including supports for caring for children with special needs

Other, be sure to explain in the narrative section below

Amount Requested*

Briefly describe in 300 words or less the use of funds including the amount for each issue you want to solve, if applicable.*

BUSINESS FINANCIAL INFO

2022 Gross Revenue*

Income before taxes from all sources to the child care business; including payments from clients, subsidy, grants (DCYF, Opportunity Council, etc.), Payroll Protection Program (PPP), unemployment paid to business owner, cash donations, etc. NOTE: EA Quality Improvement awards should not be included.

DECLARATIONS

Consent*

By checking the box I understand that:

upon accepting a grant I will be required to enter into a business stabilization support and technical assistance agreement working with my existing Early Learning/Early Achievers coach including collaboration with C-RECC, NW for at least 12 months from contract execution per award. Business stabilization support will focus on various core competencies, with and emphasis on workforce needs. Program and workforce technical assistance may include but is not limited to:

-Business operation costs (rent/mortgage, utilities, maintenance, food costs, etc.)

-Enriching Early Learning Environment (supplies, materials, furniture, curriculum, etc.)

-Competitive wage/benefits package -Enhanced staffing, including innovations in staffing patterns that can address worker burnout

-COVID health/safety practices (PPE, cleaning or sanitizing supplies and services, etc.)

Acknowledgement*

By checking the box I understand that:

the review committee has the right to contact the applicant with additional questions regarding the application

Acknowledgement*

By checking the box I understand that:

that upon accepting a grant I will be required to enter into a business stabilization support and technical assistance agreement working with my existing Early Learning/Early Achievers coach including collaboration with C-RECC, NW for at least 12 months from contract execution per award. Business stabilization support will focus on various core competencies, with and emphasis on workforce needs. Program and workforce technical assistance may include but is not limited to: -Business operation costs (rent/mortgage, utilities, maintenance, food costs, etc.) -Enriching Early Learning Environment (supplies, materials, furniture, curriculum, etc.) -Competitive wage/benefits package -Enhanced staffing, including innovations in staffing patterns that can address worker burnout -COVID health/safety practices (PPE, cleaning or sanitizing supplies and services, etc.)

Acknowledgement*

By checking the box I understand that:

I agree to use these funds explicitly for addressing licensed child care as described throughout this application.

Acknowledgement*

By checking the box I understand that:

I agree to allow Opportunity Council / C-RECC NW to publish information about any funding awarded to my organization including agency name, amount, location served, intended uses, and other information as needed. C-RECC NW reserves the right to engage with grantees for further learning about the fund and its uses.

Acknowledgement*

By checking the box I understand that:

equal opportunity employment and enrolled families within the child care facility shall be provided in all terms, conditions and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity), age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Acknowledgement*

By checking the box I understand that:

I attest the business is not facing any pending litigation or legal action; is not suspended or debarred from the use of federal funds; and is not delinquent on any taxes.

Acknowledgement*

By checking the box I understand that:

this project was supported by a grant award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Points of view in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Grant Funds are administered by the Local Government American Rescue Plan Act Fund. All information provided herein is public record and subject to disclosure.

Name

By signing/entering my name below I acknowledge and agree to the all declarations listed above.

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