GET GOING
Incentivize and recognize the accomplishment of certain actions that reflect commitment to and progress toward advancing the task force report recommendations through a Regional Business-Forward/Child Care-Friendly Certification.
Playbook for Regions
The Playbook for Regions supports the implementation of the VBREE Regional Initiative as a central toolbox of guidance and resources to accelerate coordinated and cohesive progress toward the priority goals across all regions. The Playbook for Regions outlines exemplary strategies as well as provides tools, templates, and data for regions to leverage to advance the vision and mission of the VBREE Regional Initiative.
Playbook for Regions is updated regularly with additional tools, templates, and guides. All users are encouraged to check back for updates and additions as the work progresses.
Sections
The Playbook consists of four sections that build on each other toward achieving the vision and mission of the regional initiative.
- Section 1. Understanding the Landscape
- Section 2. Building a Policy Foundation
- Section 3. Leveraging Existing Resources
- Section 4. Creating New Pathways and Resources
Topics
Within each section, the Playbook focuses on topic areas that Regional Delegations can leverage to build child care supply, based on unique needs and opportunities.
- Landscape Analysis
- Policies & Regulations
- Facility Space
- Financing & Resources
- Employers & Partnerships
Resources
The topic areas include several types of resources.
- Briefs: Detailed considerations for building child care supply
- Tools: Resources to guide and accelerate work
- Data: Access to statewide and region-specific information
- Case Studies: Summary of innovative strategies and exemplars from across the state
- Tutorials: Recorded webinar guides for translating resources into action
Playbook Resources
Please select your topic of interest:
Sections
Topics
Resources
Child Care as Regional Infrastructure
ECCE Business Academy Budgeting Tool
EO Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub
Landscape Analysis Toolkit
Regional Certification
VBREE Regional Delegations are incentivized to strive to achieve Business-Forward/Child Care-Friendly Certification. This Certification recognizes the accomplishment of certain actions reflecting the region’s commitment to and progress toward addressing child care challenges that present a risk to Virginia’s economy, workforce competitiveness, and ranking as top in the nation for businesses. A Certified region has achieved the VBREE Regional Initiative’s goals of elevating child care as infrastructure, expanding the supply of quality child care, and strengthening the capabilities of the child care industry.