09/21/2022
Have you been considering opening a Daycare?! Here is your opportunity!
is pleased to announce a Child Care Desert Startup Grant to increase accessibility to quality child care in areas of significant need around the state.
In Oklahoma, 34 of the state’s 77 counties are considered child care deserts. By establishing new child care programs, Oklahomans will not only be helping to expand their local business community, but also to grow the industry’s capacity to provide additional child care for even more families.
Child Care Desert Startup Grants are available to individuals who are considering becoming licensed child care providers in identified desert counties. These individuals will participate in Oklahoma Human Services Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) to create enriching, quality early childhood learning environments that set children up for success to last their lifetimes.
Applications for the Child Care Desert Startup grants will be available until budgeted funds are depleted, or until July 31, 2023.
Applicants may receive a total of $10,000 per child served, based on licensed capacity. An initial $5,000 per child payment will be made at the time of approval, with the remaining $5,000 per child distributed based on enrollment after 12 months.
To learn more or make application for a Child Care Desert Startup Grant, visit https://okchildcaregrants.com.
