Curriculum Fund
The Curriculum Fund is a grantmaking program that increases the use and high-fidelity implementation of research-supported early learning curricula. The program provides funding for early childhood centers to purchase and implement curriculum materials and related professional development in order to improve their quality of instruction.
The program strives to be inclusive of providers in center-based care, residential and commercial group child care, and family child care. The support offered by the Curriculum Fund builds best practice in curricula selection and quality classroom application.
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- Distributes funding for curricula and assessment tools approved by the Department of Human Services’ Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)
- Pairs early learning programs with funding and facilitated peer learning tools
- Determines the specialized supports each provider needs for the successful implementation of their curriculum, including facilitating meetings, individualized technical assistance and classroom observations
Contact Us
1500 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a Keystone STAR 1 or STAR 2 child care provider operating in Philadelphia.
- Be actively engaged in a quality move-up initiative (ELRC STAR 1 & 2 Move Up Cohort, EQUIP or comparable) with documented goals to reach STAR 3 within 12 months. A confirmation letter is required.
In addition to the base requirements, Keystone STAR 1 and 2 child care providers (either non-profit or for-profit) serve families living with low-income – at least 50% of children receiving subsidy (CCW), Head Start, Pre-K Counts or PHLpreK.
Providers must be in good standing with DHS Certification and free of city, state and federal tax liens.
Referral Process
Providers can apply starting October 1 via the online application here.
Email: curriculumfund@phmc.org
