ECHO Innovation Grant Program
This grant program will directly fund early childhood educators and providers in York County, PA who present creative solutions for increased capacity and quality.
Stay tuned for future funding opportunities.
The most recent funding round closed on October 25, 2024.
BLOOM ECHO Start-Up Child Care Forgivable Loan Program
This forgivable loan program will support new childhood education providers in York County, PA through recruitment, education, and funding support.
Stay tuned for future funding opportunities.
The most recent funding round closed on October 25, 2024.
York County Teacher Aide Program
An early learning apprenticeship program, the ECHO York County Teacher Aide Program will serve as a workforce attraction tool for York County early childhood education providers.
The program covers the cost of in-person teacher aide Child Development Associate, provides monthly stipends to both the teacher aide and mentor teacher, includes a 6-week virtual leadership series for the mentor teacher, tailored events for the mentor teacher and teacher aide, and 45-weeks of salary reimbursement paid to the participating provider(s) for the teacher aide position.
See program guidelines for eligibility requirements and directions to apply. Program space is limited.