High Quality ECE Initiative in Philadelphia
Black Wildflowers Fund is proud to launch a new grant program that invests in the future of high-quality early childhood education programs in Philadelphia.
Through this initiative, which is graciously supported by The Penn Foundation, we are creating 150 new, high-quality early childhood seats across the greater Philadelphia area. By providing the resources needed to move local programs from foundational care to excellence, we are deepening our commitment to the City of Brotherly Love.
By transitioning providers from STAR 2 to STAR 4, the highest rating in Pennsylvania’s quality tier system, we are ensuring that more Philadelphia children have access to research-backed curricula, stable and well-supported teaching teams, and environments designed for optimal learning.
Montessori Credential Application
Supporting educators to earn their credential is a critical lever in this journey, helping schools meet quality benchmarks while investing in long-term educator retention. Please see below for key information about this grant:
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Grant opens: February 23
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Grant closes: March 30
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MCG Zoom Information Session: March 11 at 5:00 PM EST, register here
Montessori Credential Application
Supporting educators to earn their credential is a critical lever in this journey, helping schools meet quality benchmarks while investing in long-term educator retention. Please see below for key information about this grant:
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Grant opens: February 23
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Grant closes: March 30
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MCG Zoom Information Session: March 11 at 5:00 PM EST, register here
Philadelphia Cohort Pilot
Black Wildflowers Fund is excited to launch its first grant program in the city of Philadelphia to ensure more Early Learning Centers can obtain a Star 4 quality rating.
This program is designed to give Early Learning Centers the coaching and administrative support to obtain a Star 4 rating and serve more families further from opportunity while establishing authentic Montessori practices and beautiful learning environments.
Montessori Credential Application
Supporting educators to earn their credential is a critical lever in this journey, helping schools meet quality benchmarks while investing in long-term educator retention. Please see below for key information about this grant:
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Grant opens: February 23
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Grant closes: March 30
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MCG Zoom Information Session: March 11 at 5:00 PM EST, register here
Montessori Credential Application
Supporting educators to earn their credential is a critical lever in this journey, helping schools meet quality benchmarks while investing in long-term educator retention. Please see below for key information about this grant:
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Grant opens: February 23
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Grant closes: March 30
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MCG Zoom Information Session: March 11 at 5:00 PM EST, register here