Child Care Recruitment and Mentorship Program

This indefinite delivery vehicle provides comprehensive child care recruitment and mentorship services designed to expand access to licensed family child care homes throughout Ohio. The contract encompasses targeted statewide recruitment campaigns in underserved communities, a structured 12-week training program (Wonderschool Academy) covering licensing requirements and business practices, and individualized and small-group coaching services. Additionally, the vehicle includes access to a customizable child care management software platform (CCMS) that supports marketing, enrollment, family communications, billing, and expense reporting functions. Deliverables also include development of marketing materials in both English and Spanish. The overall objective is to recruit, train, mentor, and support at least 120 new licensed Family Child Care Home providers in Ohio by the contract completion date.

Wonderschool Inc. serves as the prime contractor for this agency-administered indefinite delivery vehicle, with the State of Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) serving as the contracting and ordering organization. The contract is effective from January 22, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with geographic coverage limited to the state of Ohio. The contract structure includes performance-based incentives of $8,500 for each prospective provider that successfully obtains a provisional Family Child Care Home license as a direct result of the program, ensuring accountability and outcomes-based compensation aligned with recruitment and licensing objectives.