Child Care Resource & Referral is a one-stop resource for child care information for parents, child care educators, and the community. The program provides support for:

Parents and Caregivers

Referrals to area child care facilities.

• Collaboration with Child Care Subsidy for qualifying families.
• Tips on recognizing good child care, including understanding the North Carolina Star Rated Licensing system.

Child Care Educators

Assistance becoming a licensed child care program, including on-site technical assistance for the Star Rated License, environmental rating scales, and accreditation.

• A lending library of materials for child care programs.
• Workshops and in-service training opportunities.
• Collaboration with the professional development incentive program offering annual compensation for eligible providers.

The Community

• Child care resources and support.

Assistance developing family-friendly workplace policies.