The mission of Child Care Resource & Referral of Iowa (CCR&R) is to actively respond to community needs for affordable and accessible quality child care by providing resources, education and advocacy for children, parents, child care providers, and employers. CCR&R is a program to support quality child care throughout the State of Iowa. CCR&R is available to assist families in selecting child care providers who best meet the needs of a child and their family. Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, centers, non-registered home providers, and Child Development Home providers. Child Care Resource & Referral is available statewide, with locations across the state of Iowa. Individuals may contact the statewide line to connect to local resources.
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Parent Organization: Child Care Resource & Referral of Iowa
The mission of Child Care Resource & Referral of Iowa (CCR&R) is to actively respond to community needs for affordable and accessible quality child care by providing resources, education and advocacy for children, parents, child care providers, and employers. CCR&R is a program to support quality child care throughout the State of Iowa. CCR&R is available to assist families in selecting child care providers who best meet the needs of a child and their family. Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, centers, non-registered home providers, and Child Development Home providers. Child Care Resource & Referral is available statewide, with locations across the state of Iowa. Individuals may contact the statewide line to connect to local resources.
Services:
CCR&R gives referrals instead of recommendations because CCR&R encourages parents to take the time to research child care programs and providers and make the decision that they feel will be best for their family. Referrals provided for:
- Licensed Child Care Centers
- Licensed Preschools
- Registered Child Development Homes
- Nonregistered Child Care Homes
- Department of Education Programs
Parent education guides to choosing child care also available on CCR&R website.
Eligibility:
Anyone seeking child care providers.
Intake Process:
Call 855-244-5301 Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, or visit www.iowaccrr.org for referrals and resources.
Texting available by texting “IAchildcare” to 59925.
Hours:
Contact the parent referral line at: 855-244-5301
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
Or email Parent Referral team: childcare@caeiowa.org
Handicap Accessible: No
Appointment Needed: No
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