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Community college

A public two-year college that offers associate degrees and prepares students to transfer to a four-year university or for specific careers.

Minority-serving institution (MSI)

Colleges and universities that serve a significant population of minority students, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

Infant and toddler child care

Child care services specifically for children from birth through age three.

Student parent

An individual who is enrolled in college (full-time or part-time) and is also a parent or legal guardian of a child requiring child care.

Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG)

A federal program that provides funds to states to help low-income families pay for child care and to improve the quality of child care services.

Culturally responsive teaching

An approach to education that uses the cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of diverse students to make teaching more effective and relevant.

Drop-in child care

Child care that does not require parents to book a set schedule of days or hours, often for short-term or unscheduled needs.