Provider Services

Mini-Grants Available!
As of October 1, 2009 Child Care Connections has been assigned by the state of Montana to approve mini-grants for eligible registered/licensed child care programs in our service area. Please click on the links below for detailed information. Technical support can be reached by calling 587-7786 or at admin@childcareconnections.info

Mini Grant Overview
Mini Grant Application Form
List of Items to Purchase
Cribs For Kids Supply List

Higher Education Merit Pay
Applications are now available on the Early Childhood Services Bureau web site and on the Montana Early Childhood Project web site.

Provider Trainings
Child Care Connections offers a broad array of training and technical assistance to child care providers. Please click on "Provider Trainings" for more information and to be directed to the Spring 2010 Professional Development Calendar.

Food Program
We are also a sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program that reimburses providers for part of the cost of food. Please click on "Food Program" for more information.

How to Become a Registered/Licensed Child Care Provider
Child Care Connections offers assistance to individuals who are interested in becoming registered or licensed with the State of Montana to care for children. Please click on this link for more information.

Special Needs Subsidy Program
The state of Montana seeks to increase access to child care services for families of children with disabilities.  That's why the Montana Special Needs Subsidy Program provides supplemental child care subsidies to help families and child care providers meet realistic costs of individualized care. Please click on this link for more information.

Mentor Network

The Mentor Network offers support to novice providers by pairing them with a mentor child care provider for guidance, education, and ideas. A mentor leads, listens, and lends a helping hand. If you feel you could benefit from working with a mentor, please call Child Care Connections today!