Sembrando Semillas:
Planting Seeds to Higher Quality Early Learning
Why this initiative?
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High-quality early childhood education starts with strong providers and strong programs.
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This initiative is designed to help providers:
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Strengthen program quality
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Improve Keystone STARS quality standards
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Improve business and program operations
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Strengthen classroom environments
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Improve enrollment and retention
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Strengthen family engagement
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Build sustainable systems and practice
Who Is Eligible?
- STAR 1 and STAR 2 providers located in ELRC Region 18 (Philadelphia).
- Family Child Care
- Group Child Care
- Child Care Center
What Will Providers Receive?
- Up to 30 Hours of individualized technical assistance
- $15,000 in funding for approved program improvements
- One Year of technical assistance, support, and implementation
- 5 Providers will be selected for this initiative
Provider Commitment
Selected providers must be:
- Willing to participate in coaching
- Open to feedback and new ideas
- Willing to identify areas for improvement
- Committed to implementing agreed-upon changes
- Available to participate throughout the project
- Willing to use funding for approved purposes
- Engaged in the improvement process
Allowable Expenses
Classroom & Learning
Classroom materials
Classroom furniture
Learning materials
Curriculum
Business & Office
Office supplies
Office software
Budgeting software
Funding Cannot be Used for
Staff Salaries
Staff Bonuses
Debts, including taxes
Utilities
Religious Activities
Field Trips
Other expenses that do not align
with the approved project
Click Here to Apply
Subgrant Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
For questions and inquiries, please contact our Program Manager, Tatiana Rivera, at TRivera@latinoseducandojuntos.org
This opportunity is supported through LEJ’s William Penn Foundation-funded initiative and focuses on strengthening provider capacity, program quality, sustainability, and success.