Accessible quality child care is critical for not only strong child development, but also the economic stability of families and communities. Investing in Minnesota's communities opens doors for families, employers, businesses and community organizations that need child care to thrive, so their community and economy can thrive. The Office of Child Care Community Partnerships supports and promotes the expansion of quality child care statewide and accessibility to child care for underserved communities – because Minnesota's families deserve equal access to high quality, affordable child care and early education.
If you are a parent seeking child care, please visit the Minnesota Department of Human Services website for additional resources.
Learn about the role of the office in supporting the success of child care providers and expanding access to child care.
DEED grants that are used to implement solutions to reduce the child care shortage in the state.
Learn about partnerships with the Minnesota Initiative Foundations that support regional efforts to expand child care capacity.
This purpose of this grant program is to support the retainment or enhancement of jobs, increase the local tax base, or expand or create new economic development in the area in which the grants are made by providing necessary child care facilities to support workers and their families.
State and federal reports and resources for more information on child care capacity building efforts across the state.
