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Learn More ProSolutions Training The Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), also called the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), is a federal grant which provides funding for child care subsidies for low income working families and improvements in child care quality. In order to meet the requirements of this grant states must have both pre-service or orientation and on-going minimum health and safety training requirements in place for child care providers. ProSolutions DCDEE WORKS Staff in all child care positions must meet minimum education requirements. Previously, Education Evaluation Specialists in the Early Education Branch, Workforce Education Unit of DCDEE, assessed the education of individuals working in child care using paper applications in order to determine their qualifications. WORKS is designed to streamline education evaluation, using a web-based process designed to increase efficiency with which staff can process child care provider applications. Learn More Child Care Provider Search One of the most important decisions you will ever make as a parent is choosing quality child care for your child. Every child is special and unique, and deserves the best start possible. Studies reveal that a high quality child care program will better prepare children for school, increasing their chances for success. ProSolutions Training The Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), also called the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), is a federal grant which provides funding for child care subsidies for low income working families and improvements in child care quality. In order to meet the requirements of this grant states must have both pre-service or orientation and on-going minimum health and safety training requirements in place for child care providers. 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