Child Care Centers
This page is crafted specifically for those working in Child Care Center Settings
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PATCH Provides Professional Development assistance through the Hawaii DHS Early Childhood Registry, PATCH Training Program, PATCH Scholarships along with information and resources for professionals in the field of Early Childhood Education.
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Early Childhood Registry
The Registry is a vital component of the statewide workforce and professional development system. The Registry program documents the qualifications of practitioners based upon training, experience and professional achievements in the field of early care and education.
Early Childhood Career Info
WE HELP YOU WITH CAREER COUNSELING, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION TRAINING
CDA Credential
Child Development Associate (CDA) is someone who has successfully completed a CDA assessment and been awarded the CDA Credential™.
Earning your CDA is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Higher Education
Discover the different types and lenghts of higher education programs available to you.
Scholarship Programs
The PATCH Scholarship program allows you to increase your knowledge in current developmentally appropriate practices and increases the number of people entering the early care and education profession.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Ka'upena Shared Services
ARE YOU A LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER OR SMALL CHILD CARE CENTER?
DO YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF A COMMUNITY TO LEARN AND NETWORK?
WOULD YOU LIKE HELP MANAGING THE BUSINESS ASPECTS OF YOUR WORK?
H.E.L.P. -
Hawai'i Early Learning Platform
H.E.L.P. Resource Kit is a one stop online platform offering easy access tools and resources to help child care programs in Hawaiʻi maximize time, save money, and promote quality care and education for Hawaiʻi’s keiki.