ECEA Members ONLY Child Care Update

ECEA Insider's Edge---Members ONLY Updates

We are making sure that YOU as a member are getting the information that you need to be able to operate efficiently in this industry.

After Thursday's provider CCCAP meeting we meet with members to let them know that now is not the time to panic and more funding was on the way TODAY (a fact that was left out of the state meeting yesterday). We told you that 100% the funding would be deposited today and it was! You did ask us ...

Jan 23, 2026

CCCAP Update 1/14/26

CDEC has clarified that the CCCAP direct service draw for December will be done next week. That would fall within the two week status quo period established by the NJ District Court late Friday. Funds they drew down since Friday have been for the other funding responsibilities. The lawyers did...

Jan 14, 2026

1/13/26-CCCAP Update

Yesterday, CDEC was able to draw down CCCAP funds from their $460,000 funding request. The NY Court on Friday, ordered everyone to maintain the status quo on CCCAP processes for a two week period. CDEC intends to draw down as much of their funds as possible in the two week period to sustain the...

Jan 13, 2026

CCCAP - 5 State Freeze Update

Given the number of media calls we've received I thought we should send out an additional update with some quick links for you. CDEC does weekly draw downs on the federal CCDF funds that pay for CCCAP. They have submitted this weeks request and have been notified that it is "under review". CDEC...

Jan 07, 2026

CCCAP Update

Wow! There is a LOT going on right now. 1) The federal government dropped the proposed new rule set for CCDF. The rules propose 9 pages of changes to the federal regulations. Now THAT sets the stage for de-regulation! The rule rescinsion had to happen because the previous administration attem...

Jan 06, 2026

CCCAP Waiver for you to see

Sorry...the images dropped off of the previous update!

Dec 02, 2025

CCCAP Waiver Approved by Feds

What Does This Mean? As of last week we were told that various counties operating CCCAP programs would not be fully operational again until around 2028. The cost drivers? 1) Increase in provider rates (were below 50% at the time of the audit and are now at 75%) 2) Counties that overexpen...

Dec 02, 2025

11/6/25 ECEA Members ONLY Update

My new heading Vote for YOUR ECEA Board no later than 9:15 a.m. on 12/9/25 One Vote per member license: https://forms.gle/yFjSA6TQJHJo7rjKA Stay in the Know! Watch for our ECEA Child Care Update. Link to members only content through the Members Minute link in that email each week! ...

Nov 06, 2025

ECEA Wins to Share!

Win #1 CDEC is continuing to implement our ask in last years White Paper, The Breaking of an Industry, to centralize licensing functions at the state! We just met with the CDEC Leadership team and Carin Rosa shared: Red Rocks is done providing licensing services at the end of 2025. Child Care I...

Nov 05, 2025

10/9/25 ECEA Members ONLY Update

An Update on Shifting Approaches and Visible Impacts of Public Policy on Child Care The proposed Infant/Toddler Initiative, which several foundations planned to support, will not appear on the 2026 ballot. Instead, resources will be reallocated to community education efforts focused on the import...

Oct 09, 2025

10/2/25 ECEA Child Care Update

Transparency is an acquired taste. Sometimes we love it, sometimes we hedge at all costs. There's frequently a fear that lurks behind it, the "what if's" that keep us from putting all of our cards on the table. Transparency in Enrollment Numbers The reality is, without transparency in your enro...

Oct 02, 2025

9/11/25 ECEA Members ONLY Update

Today, I write with a heart full of gratitude for another day to serve you and the families and communities in your programs. I invite you to pause and reflect on the opportunity we have to make a meaningful difference, to give our very best to those who rely on us. Yet, I am also mindful of the...

Sep 11, 2025

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