Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® is an evidence-informed, outcome-driven initiative designed to better compensate and retain well-educated teachers and family child care educators working with our youngest children. Education-based salary supplements tied to the successful completion of commitment periods in the same child care program result in a more stable, better-educated workforce.
Why AWARD$ 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$ is making a difference across the state.
2022
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Executive Summary (FY22)
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Statewide Full Report (FY22)
2021
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Executive Summary (FY21)
Infant-Toddler Educator AWARD$® Statewide Full Report (FY21)
AWARD$ Testimonials
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This supplement has increased the morale of the teachers and assisted them in furthering their education. Better morale and education cause the teachers to be better for the children in my program. I am well pleased with the results of this supplement.
— participating director
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This supplement increases teacher pay, which of course helps to retain qualified early educators. This addition to their salary helps teachers earn more because they deserve more! The children benefit from a higher paid teacher in too many ways to count. Happy teachers equal happy kids!
— participating director
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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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