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 and Child Care Resource & Referral Service
• Free listing on our child care database used for parent referrals
• Quality Rating System information and resources to help child care providers improve the quality of their child care settings
• Training opportunities that meet state requirements
• Technical support 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