Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus is an evidence-informed, outcome-driven initiative designed to better compensate and retain well-educated teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. Education-based salary supplements tied to the successful completion of commitment periods in the same child care program result in a more stable, better-educated workforce.
Why AWARD$ Plus is So Important to Child Care
Young children need stable and engaging relationships with the adults in their lives for successful growth and development. Participants, coworkers, employers, children, families and the community at large all benefit when educators are more fairly compensated. Thanks to funding from the Division of Child Development and Early Education, AWARD$ Plus is making a difference across the state.
2023
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus Executive Summary (FY23)
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Plus Statewide Full Report (FY23)
2022
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Executive Summary (FY22)
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Statewide Full Report (FY22)
AWARD$ Testimonials
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Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® always seems to come right on time. It helps me to stay in infant-toddler care. It motivates me to keep going, helps me to realize that somebody cares, and shows that infant and toddler teachers are not forgotten.
— participating teacher
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Honestly, this program is simply the best! I am more motivated to be the best teacher I can be and I encourage others to continue working towards their goals of receiving their degree… Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® has made me feel as if I do make a difference in my place of work and in the lives of the children and families I give care to. It means a lot, knowing someone appreciates what I have a heart’s desire to do and is supportive of me through this program.
— participating teacher
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Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® encourages me to continue my education. It helps me gain the knowledge I need to be a better teacher.
— participating teacher
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Thank you for your interest in the AWARD$ Plus Program. When calling or leaving a voicemail, please reference AWARD$ Plus. You can also send us a message online.