Bureau of Child Care Services
Overview
The Bureau of Child Care Services oversees programs, standards, outreach efforts, and initiatives that support safe, healthy, and quality child care services throughout Guam. The bureau works closely with child care providers, families, educators, and community organizations to strengthen early childhood care systems and improve access to reliable child care services.
The bureau plays an important role in supporting working families while helping ensure that children are cared for in safe and developmentally appropriate environments.
Core Responsibilities
- Child care licensing and compliance monitoring
- Provider education and technical assistance
- Child care health and safety guidance
- Family support and referral assistance
- Community outreach and education
- Early childhood collaboration initiatives
- Regulatory compliance support
- Program coordination with community partners
- Public awareness activities
- Child care resource information
Areas of Focus
Child Safety and Wellness
The bureau promotes standards and practices that support safe, healthy, and nurturing child care environments.
Provider Support
Training, technical assistance, and educational resources are provided to support child care providers and strengthen service quality.
Family Access
The bureau helps families navigate available child care resources and information that support informed decision-making.
Early Childhood Development
Programs and partnerships help promote positive early learning experiences and school readiness.
Program Goals
- Promote quality child care services
- Strengthen child care safety standards
- Support working families
- Improve access to early childhood resources
- Encourage provider education and compliance
- Support healthy child development
Community Impact
The Bureau of Child Care Services helps strengthen Guam’s early childhood system by supporting families, providers, and community partnerships that contribute to healthier and safer environments for children.
Preschool Development Grant Birth–5
Overview
The Preschool Development Grant Birth–5 initiative supports the development, coordination, and improvement of Guam’s early childhood systems for children from birth through age five. The program focuses on improving school readiness, strengthening family engagement, and expanding access to quality early learning opportunities.
The initiative brings together government agencies, educators, healthcare providers, and community organizations to create a more connected and effective early childhood support system.
Program Components
- Early childhood systems coordination
- Family engagement initiatives
- School readiness support
- Developmental awareness outreach
- Workforce and provider development
- Community collaboration efforts
- Data and systems improvement initiatives
- Public awareness and education campaigns
Areas of Focus
Early Learning
The program promotes quality learning opportunities that support healthy cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.
Family Engagement
Families are encouraged to participate in early childhood development activities that strengthen learning and wellness outcomes.
Systems Improvement
The initiative supports collaboration among agencies and organizations to improve efficiency, coordination, and service delivery.
Workforce Support
Training and development efforts help strengthen Guam’s early childhood workforce and provider capacity.
Program Goals
- Improve school readiness outcomes
- Increase access to quality early learning services
- Strengthen family engagement
- Enhance collaboration across early childhood systems
- Support healthy child development
- Improve service coordination and accessibility
Community Impact
The Preschool Development Grant Birth–5 initiative helps build stronger foundations for Guam’s children and families by improving early learning systems, increasing collaboration, and supporting long-term educational success.
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