RFP-2025-0003 - RFP-2025-003 Child Care Partners

At Lutheran Services Florida (LSF), we are looking for experienced, licensed childcare providers in Florida who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. Our goal is to partner with local childcare centers to help deliver Head Start and Early Head Start services for the 2025–2026 program year, starting in August 2025.
By issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP), we’re inviting qualified childcare providers to join our Early Head Start/Head Start (EHS/HS) Child Care Partnership. Through this partnership, LSF provides federal funding to local centers to offer quality services to children enrolled in our EHS/HS programs. As a Child Care Partner, your center will follow federal Head Start and Early Head Start guidelines, ensuring the children you serve receive the same high-quality benefits as those in LSF-operated programs.
This is free childcare for eligible parents, and LSF will compensate awarded providers for their services, as we receive federal funding to support this effort. We understand that community involvement is key to the success of early childhood education. That’s why we rely on local childcare providers to bring their unique expertise and connection to the community, ensuring that children have the support they need to thrive. Our Child Care Partners are an essential part of this effort, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
LSF will provide ongoing oversight, training, and support to ensure that all program standards are met. This includes monitoring partner performance, reviewing attendance records, and health screenings for the children enrolled in the program. Additionally, we ensure compliance with important regulations from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Early Learning Coalitions (ECS).
Joining forces with LSF as a Child Care Partner means becoming part of a larger mission to make sure children are prepared for school and ready for life. Your center will benefit from our established resources, training, and support while playing a vital role in providing high-quality early childhood education. We believe that through collaboration, we can build stronger, healthier communities and create lasting impacts for children and their families.
If you're looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to consider becoming a Child Care Partner with LSF. Together, we can help provide the foundation every child deserves for a bright future.