News & Announcements

Hafa Adai Childcare managers and staff,

I hope this message finds you well. As norovirus cases rise across the U.S., the Department of Public Health and Social Services urges leaders to emphasize preventative measures. Your leadership is vital to protecting the people most vulnerable to this preventable illness.

Hafa Adai,

We're excited to bring you the latest updates, news, and insights for the month of January. Each release is designed to keep you informed about upcoming events, reminders, and valuable resources that may benefit you.

Hafa Adai,

We're excited to bring you the latest updates, news, and insights for the month of December. Each release is designed to keep you informed about upcoming events, reminders, and valuable resources that may benefit you.

Hafa Adai,

We're excited to bring you the latest updates, news, and insights for the month of November. Each release is designed to keep you informed about upcoming events, reminders, and valuable resources that may benefit you.

Due to the transition to the new financial system, the Department of Administration has processed paper check payments for all pending Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Child Care Subsidy payments as of February 21, 2024. Check distribution will commence on February 29, 2024, starting at 9 a.m. at the Department of Administration, ITC 7th Floor.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this transition period. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Markele San Nicolas or Leilani Serineo with the Bureau of Child Care Services at 671-735-7256 or via email at [email protected].

The Bureau of Child Care Services (BCCS), within the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), will be enforcing a change of schedule in receiving application Forms for Validation of Early Childhood Providers (Path A) and Forms for Certification of Early Childhood Providers (Path A) under Guam’s Plan Professional Development (GPPD) for review and validation by The Early Childhood Professional Development (ECPD) Subcommittee under the Guam Early Learning Council (GELC); commonly known as GPPD submission.