Building Better Futures - Policy Opportunities in Early Care and Education
Thoughtful, well-informed policies are key to transforming ECE environments throughout Oregon and for creating a solid foundation for our children
A Solid Foundation for Care
Building a More Child-Centered Oregon
Oregon is facing a child care crisis.
72% of Oregon’s communities are considered “child care deserts.” BuildUp Oregon is dedicated to changing that.
Our Mission
To preserve, improve, and expand child care facilities throughout the state of Oregon.
Our Vision
Child Care Providers
Oregon’s child care providers have the funding and expert guidance needed to improve and expand their facilities.
Parents
Oregon’s parents—regardless of economic status—have equitable and affordable child care options in their communities.
Children
Oregon’s children receive high-quality care and education in safe and enriching environments.
How we're showing up.
BuildUp Oregon offers several forms of assistance to qualified child care providers.
Expert Guidance
The technical aspects of a construction or renovation project can be overwhelming, particularly when combined with the all-consuming work of caring for and educating young children. We’re committed to helping providers navigate the administrative and regulatory hurdles through assistance.
Grants
Funding for facilities is crucial to meeting our ambitious goals for improving the quality and expanse of early care and education options throughout Oregon.
Loans
Due to the limitation of grant funding, some projects may qualify for financing to cover costs ranging from construction to furnishing. These are loans specifically designed for child care borrowers, with flexible terms and fixed, accessible interest rates.
Who Qualifies for Assistance
BuildUp Oregon is offering assistance to early care and education providers across the state looking to preserve or increase slots in either Multnomah County's Preschool for All (PFA) program, or a facility co-located within affordable housing anywhere in the state.
Family Child Care Providers
Licensed providers operating one or more early care and education facilities out of a private residence.
Child Care Centers
Providers running or looking to open an early care and education facility within a commercial space or school, serving a larger group of children.
Affordable Housing Developers
Affordable housing developers looking to build commercial space specifically designed for child care into their projects.
What Types of Projects Qualify
BuildUp Oregon’s grant and loan funding apply to a wide variety of facilities projects that fall into three categories.
Renovation & Repair
Physical construction, improvements, and renovations that increase or preserve a facility's quality and capacity. Renovation and repair funding is split into two categories: family child care facilities and child care centers.
Pre-development
Costs associated with the lead-up to a new early care and education development, including consultants, architects, permits, feasibility studies, and more.
New Center Development
Costs associated with the physical development of a new early care and education facility, including site acquisition, construction, project managers, and more.
On the Blog
Resources
Overview of BuildUp Oregon for Providers
BuildUp Oregon helps providers improve, preserve, and expand their early care and education facilities through funding and expert guidance.
Putting Oregon’s children first.
