| Heritage University intends to use its Hispanic-Serving Institutions Assisting Communities (HSIAC) grant, in partnership with childcare providers, community members, the Washington Department of Early Learning, and the Yakama Indian Nation, to improve the economic and educational conditions of Toppenish, Washington. Heritage will develop a public facility to serve as a training and resource center for childcare providers and as a childcare center for Toppenish residents. The public facility will provide training on developing microenterprise home-based childcare businesses as well as early childhood instructional techniques. The facility will also serve as a model classroom and resource center for home-based childcare providers. Heritage will also work with current and potential childcare providers to improve the economic conditions and educational attainment of families in Toppenish. Heritage faculty will lead seminars on developing home-based childcare businesses and assist residents with obtaining Washington State licensure. Seminars will also instruct residents on general accounting, business development, and related topics.
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