New Resource for Providers!
Attention providers in Gallatin and Park Counties! Greater Gallatin United Way has officially launched Child Connect—a community initiative designed to connect families, providers, employers, and partners to expand access to quality child care in this region. At the center of Child Connect is our new technology platform, powered by Kinside, where families can search for real-time […]
Montana Early Childhood Leadership Summit
The Early Childhood Leadership Summit delves into the essence of leadership – cultivating relationships with clients and staff, shaping organizational vision and culture, and leading with purpose in today’s ever-evolving landscape. This summit brings energizing and transformative speakers, Buddy Rice and Nikki Dixon-Foley, and will have sessions on entrepreneurship, managing difficult conversations, and more. September […]
NE Virtual Meet and Greet!
Hey Providers in Glacier, Pondera, Teton, Toole, Liberty, Hill, Chouteau, Judith Basin, Fergus, and Petroleum Counties! Join our virtual Meet and Greet to get to know your TA Specialist, Allisyn Bent! Allisyn is excited to meet you and answer any questions you might have about the services and resources SPARK Montana can offer. We hope […]
MTECP now has an App!
Apple and Google Apps are available for Registry Profiles! We are happy to announce that there are now apps available for mobile devices on the Apple and Google Play stores for your registry profile. Uploading documents will be much easier as you can now take pictures, select files, etc from your mobile device and upload […]
MTAEYC Annual Conference
Mindful Little Ones: Promoting Social and Emotional Wellbeing in Early Childhood. Three days of quality sessions- from keynote talks to hands-on workshops – covering professional trends, early childhood best practice, family engagement, inclusive learning, and advocacy. Registration opens soon.
Zero to Five – Connect Summit 2025
At the summit, providers can network with fellow professionals, learn from industry experts, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and best practices. Through engaging workshops and panel discussions, attendees can deepen their knowledge, expand their skills, and discover innovative strategies to enhance the quality of care they provide. Registration opens July 28th!
New Licensing Rules
Important updates to child care licensing rules are now in effect! These revised rules consolidate and reorganize existing regulations and incorporates recent legislative changes and new federal Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) requirements. There are key changes for childcare providers and we are committed to helping you all make the changes as smoothly as […]
Call the Help Desk!
Laci, based in Great Falls, is here to support you and connect you with the resources you need! She’s worked diligently to build strong connections with our state partners, ensuring you’ll be directed to the right person—with a warm handoff whenever needed. Call her anytime you need help! 406-481-3728
Office Hours with Project Director Sandy Cade
Questions about SPARK Montana? Wanting to talk about how you can be best supported? Sign up for a chat with Sandy! Use this Calendly link to set up a time to talk about the things important to you! https://calendly.com/scade-sparkmontana