Although these new funds won’t affect all child care teachers -- just those working with infants and toddlers and possessing an associate’s degree or higher -- it is a big step in the right direction for our profession. If you do qualify for the funds, it means thousands more in your pocket.

For more information, check out the state's announcement and scroll down to the “Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$” section.

Sign up to get more updates from us about how to apply for the money once it’s available and to learn more about county-based wage supplements you may be eligible for (even if you don’t work with infants and toddlers or have a degree in early childhood.)