RFI001-25, Licensed Affordable Childcare

Gwinnett County Government is seeking information from qualified childcare service providers to operate a licensed, affordable childcare program for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The program will be housed at the Gwinnett Community Resources Center and will provide full-time childcare services during standard business hours, with the possibility of extended hours or flexible care options. The provider will be responsible for staffing, licensing, programming, meal service, equipment, and all service delivery operations. The county is looking for providers with experience in operating licensed early childcare programs, particularly those serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Some key aspects of the job include: • Providing high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate curriculum • Maintaining state licensing requirements and adhering to health, safety, and staff-to-child ratio standards • Collecting and managing tuition payments, scholarships, and subsidies • Providing routine program reporting to Gwinnett County staff • Ensuring affordability for low-income Gwinnett families through strategies such as sliding scale fees and subsidy acceptance