Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) provides resources, education, and advocacy to support quality child care.
Funding provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund. Child Care Resource & Referral of Central Iowa is part of a statewide system and a nationwide network. CCR&R supports and encourages quality child care by providing free services to parents, child care providers, employers and community groups. We provide resources, education and advocacy to support
quality child care. CCR&R is committed to ensure that Iowa's vision is met - Every child, beginning at birth, will be healthy and successful. At CCR&R, we have many resources available for parents:
• Information and consultation on available child care options and cost factors
• Information and consultation on how to choose quality child care
• Free and confidential child care referrals
• Information on quality child care, child development and early childhood education.
• Advocacy and support in working with child care providers
• Information on possible subsidy sources to assist parents with child care expenses
At CCR&R, we have many resources available for providers and practitioners:
• Introduction to the field of early childhood and the business of child care for those considering the profession
• Information about how to start a child care business
• Free listing on our child care database used for parent referrals
• Quality Rating and Improvment System information and resources to help child care providers implement continuous quality improvement in their child care settings
• Training opportunities that meet state requirements
• Technical support and resources for operating a child care business
• Information on supplementing food buying dollars through Child & Adult Care Food Program
• Mini-grants for professional development (when funding is available)
• Information on professional associations for networking, peer support and professional development opportunities
