How do I Locate Quality Child Care in My Area?

The decision you make about child care can be one of the most crucial choices in your child's life. Consider the following resources when researching child care options in your community.

Child Care Aware
Child Care Aware is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping you find the best information for locating quality child care and child care resources in your community. Get connected to child care resources and referral agencies both locally and nationally by visiting the Child Care Aware Web site.

Local Child Care Resource and Referral Organizations
The advice of friends and family is always helpful in choosing a child care provider, but you should also consider consulting a local Child Care Resource and Referral Organization. It can provide you with referrals to local child care providers, information on state licensing requirements, availability of child care subsidies, and much more. Find your local Child Care Resource and Referral Organization.

National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agency is a leader in the early childhood field with a network of more than 700 resource and referral agencies. Read more about NACCRRA.