Child Care Connection & Referral Service
About Child Care Connection
Child Care Connection is committed to strengthening and supporting the child care system so that families have access to affordable, quality care and education.
Child Care Connection Services
For Families and Parents
Families seeking child care may call the child care referral toll-free number and speak to a child care specialist who will offer comprehensive consumer education about:
- Child care options
- Child development information
- Licensing regulations
- Quality indicators
- Financial assistance
Families receive referrals, not recommendations, to child care providers that may meet their identified needs. There may be a minimal fee for our services based on family size and income.
For Child Care Providers
CCR&R is dedicated to supporting child care professionals. Benefits to providers listed with CCR&R include:
- Information and resources about starting and operating a child care business
- Program referrals
- Training opportunities
- Technical assistance from a Child Care Nurse Consultant
- Training and accreditation scholarships
- Resource libraries
- Newsletters
- Resources on Wheels Van
- Mentor Program
Community Services
Child Care Connection is dedicated to working with the communities within it's service delivery area. Services provided include:
- Speakers and workshops on child care options and quality child care
- Information about child care needs and resources
- Recruitment and development of new child care resources
- Child care data