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Find similar grantsUnited Way Bright Beginnings Program is sponsored by United Way of Greater Houston (in partnership with ExxonMobil). This program supports high-quality, child-centered early learning environments to help children from lower-income families reach key developmental milestones and enter school ready to succeed.
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United Way Bright Beginnings - United Way Greater Houston A partnership with ExxonMobil to provide quality early childhood education that prepares kids to succeed in school and in life. “It’s all about how we help children reach their full potential, so that when they go to school, they’re right where they need to be.
” United Way Bright Beginnings center director United Way Bright Beginnings, a partnership between United Way of Greater Houston and ExxonMobil, is an innovative early education program designed to help children from lower-income families achieve social, emotional, physical and cognitive milestones and enter school ready to succeed.
Bright Beginnings’ hands-on curriculum and child-centered approach make a measurable difference in preparing children to start and succeed in school. Read about the difference United Way Bright Beginnings has made in its first two decades.
Highlights of United Way Bright Beginnings’ impact over the last 20 years: More than 15,000 children engaged in high-quality early childhood education programs 51 center-based programs and 26 home-based programs 300+ providers have earned a Child Development Associate certification Alumni have consistently higher STAAR achievement test scores, higher attendance rates, and lower disciplinary rates than their peers How Bright Beginnings Supports Our Community Bright Beginnings Program – Now Accepting Applications Applications are now open for licensed child care homes and centers interested in joining the Bright Beginnings Program.
Providers located in Harris, Montgomery, Waller, and Fort Bend Counties are encouraged to apply. Bright Beginnings is an innovative partnership between United Way of Greater Houston and ExxonMobil, designed to support high-quality, child-centered early learning environments. The program helps children from lower-income families reach key developmental milestones and enter school ready to succeed.
Learn More About the Program For details on how to apply, please see the instructions below. Deadline for Submission: Friday, July 31, 2026 Step 1: Watch the Pre-Recorded Information Session Watch pre-recorded information session for centers/home providers interested in joining the Bright Beginnings Program Your browser does not support the video tag.
Attend the optional Technical Assistance (TA) Sessions for application support and additional questions: • Topic : Bright Beginnings TA Session #1 • Date & Time : Saturday, July 11, 2026, | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Zoom Link : https://us06web. zoom.
us/j/88300820185 | Meeting ID: 883 0082 0185 • Time : Jul 11, 2026 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) • Topic : Bright Beginnings TA Session #2 • Date & Time : Wednesday, July 22, 2026, | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM • Zoom Link : https://us06web. zoom.
us/j/87170034669 | Meeting ID: 871 7003 4669 • Time : Jul 22, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Special Interest Event: UWBB Montgomery County Community Meeting • Date & Time : Friday, July 17, 2026, | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Location : Montgomery County United Way, 1600 Lake Front Circle Spring, TX 77380 Step 3: Submit Your Application Complete the application and submit it electronically to Shauna Harris and Jennifer Smith.
Checklist: Ensure all materials are included: • Completed application form • Brochures/family materials • Two-year Licensing Compliance Summary • Health Department report • Staff and Director credentials Tour will be communicated via email if your program is selected.
United Way Bright Beginnings Centers & Partners United Way Bright Beginnings Child Care Centers Mon Petit Learning Center United Way Bright Beginnings Family Home Care Centers ABC Home Child Care Center Guadalupe Becerril Child Care Little Rainbow Child Care Other United Way Bright Beginnings Partners Brazelton Touchpoints Center Learn more about the impact of Bright Beginnings Leticia Herrera from ABC Home Child Care, a United Way Bright Beginnings Child Care Center, talks about how Bright Beginnings helps her best serve children and families.
In United Way Bright Beginnings, Laura’s social and emotional skills blossomed, and she built the foundation to be a star student. United Way Bright Beginnings helped Joseph develop, grow, and prepare to start and succeed in kindergarten. Want to help out a neighbor?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Licensed child care homes and centers in Harris, Montgomery, Waller, and Fort Bend Counties. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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United Way Bright Beginnings Program is funded by United Way of Greater Houston (in partnership with ExxonMobil). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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