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HELPING CHILDREN  SUCCEED!

Child Care Aware of Minnesota supports the professional growth of child care providers and programs. Minnesota depends on child care providers to nurture children and prepare them for school and life. We are here to support you as you help children, families, and your community. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Meet Our Staff

Leah Budnick

Region 3 Child Care Start-up and Retention Navigator

Phone: 320-227-8311
Email: Leah.Budnick*AT*pine.edu

Kelly Darwin

Professional Development Support Coordinator

Phone: 320-629-5153
Email: Kelly.Darwin*AT*pine.edu

Jessica Faast

Parent Aware/CLASS Coach

Phone: 320-227-8359
Email: Jessica.Faast*AT*pine.edu

Gretchen Frendt

Parent Aware Coach

Phone: 320-629-5185
Email: Gretchen.Frendt*AT*pine.edu

Tara Hallberg

Parent Aware Recruiter

Phone: 320-318-1855
Email: Tara.Hallberg*AT*pine.edu

Anne Kubesh

Region 7E Coordinator - Parent Aware Quality and CLASS Coach

Phone: 320-629-5141
Email: Anne.Kubesh*AT*pine.edu

Jennifer Peterson

Region 3 Coordinator - Parent Aware Quality and CLASS Coach

Phone: 320-227-3032
Email: Jennifer.Peterson*AT*pine.edu

Christine Salgy

Region 3 Child Care Start-up and Retention Navigator

Phone: 320-227-3129
Email: Christine.Salgy*AT*pine.edu

Sam Sterling

CCA Grants Administrator

Phone: 320-629-5142
Email: Sandra.Sterling*AT*pine.edu

Tiffany Sullivan

Professional Development and Workforce Advisor

Phone: 320-227-3069
Email: Tiffany.Sullivan*AT*pine.edu

Wendy Walburg

Dean, Continuing Education & Customized Training

Phone: 320-629-5146
Email: wendy.walburg*AT*pine.edu

Annette Weaver

Education Coordinator for Child Care Aware

Phone: 320-629-5134
Email: Annette.Weaver*AT*pine.edu

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Pine City, MN

Training

Knowledgeable early educators are better prepared to help children learn and grow. We offer training opportunities and credentials to support your ongoing professional development journey.

Grants

Whether you are looking to increase your level of education or improve the quality of your program, we have grants and scholarships available to help.

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