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Family Education - http://www.FamilyEducation.com/
Educational ideas for teachers, parents and providers. There is a vast amount of information and resources to help teachers, parents and day care providers. |
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About.com Childcare - http://childcare.about.com/
Offers program and curriculum information for care providers, teachers, and childcare staff. Also provides tips for choosing a care facility. |
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Department of Early Education and Care - http://www.eec.state.ma.us
The official Massachusetts state agency site, for providers of child care as well as parents who have questions about child care in Massachusetts. |
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California Childcare Health Program - http://ucsfchildcarehealth.org
Works to enhance the quality of child care by initiating and strengthening linkages among the health, safety and child care communities and the families they serve. |
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Contra Costa Child Care Council - http://www.cocokids.org/
Source for parents, providers and advocates seeking child care services and resources in Contra Costa County, California. |
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Wisconsin PBS Kids - http://www.wpt.org/kids/
Provides child care and parenting tips, resources and workshops supported by Wisconsin PBS Kids programming. |
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Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre - http://www.wstcoast.org/
A non-profit society that provides information, services and support to the child care community in British Columbia, Canada. |
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Child Care Parent Provider Information Network - http://www.ccppin.com/
CCPPIN is for family child care professionals and parents. Child care directory, forums. |
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Find Care Now - http://www.findcarenow.com
A childcare resource and referral site for parents seeking information and referrals for childcare, in-home care, nannies, au pairs, and elderly care. Includes resources for providers. |
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Bananas Inc. - http://www.bananasinc.org/
Provides free childcare, daycare and babysitting referrals for parents in Alameda County, California. Also provides free parenting workshops and information on subsidized childcare in multiple languages. |
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The Family and Workplace Connection - http://www.familyandworkplace.org
Linking working parents and other employees with dependent care services. Assure availability of high quality, affordable, dependent care services. |
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Satellite Family Child Care - http://www.satellitefcc.com/
Provides quality standards, accreditation, training, referrals and other support to accredited childcare providers in Madison, Wisconsin. |
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Arizona Child Care Resource and Referral - http://www.arizonachildcare.org
A community service which matches parents seeking child care with child care resources. Also provides training and technical assistance to child care providers. |
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Oregon Child Care Resource and Referral Network - http://www.oregonchildcare.org
Online search for child care providers, information on quality child care for parents, training information for providers and data about child care in Oregon. |
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bestbear.co.uk - http://www.bestbear.co.uk/
An independent service listing childcare and nanny agencies throughout the UK. Features childcarer and parenting forums and an 'ask the experts' service for specialist advice. |
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Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network - http://www.moccrrn.org
Coordinates the efforts of the eight resource and referral agencies in Missouri. Services are provided to parents, child care providers, employers and community leaders. |
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Childcare Index - http://www.childcareindex.co.uk/
Directory serving the UK, allowing access to childcare providers in the area. |
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Daycare.com - http://www.daycare.com/
State by state listings, licensing requirements, products and news articles. |
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Maryland Committee for Children - http://www.mdchildcare.org
A network of local child care resource centers that works with parents, child care providers, advocates, employers, and policymakers to expand and enhance the early childhood education and child care. |
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North Carolina Child Care - http://ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us/general/home.asp
Searchable database of licensed child care providers across the state. Includes child care centers, family child care homes, and day camps. |
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Babysitters.com - http://www.babysitters.com/
Childcare referral company focused on helping parents find the type of babysitters that matches best with the needs of their children. Includes babysitting guide and information for parents. |
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The Daycare Resource Connection - http://www.daycareresource.com
A resource for parents and providers including state by state daycare listings, free preschool and daycare printables and teacher resources. |
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The Daycare Resource Connection - http://www.daycaredirectory.50megs.com
Resource for parents and providers including listings, lesson plan curriculum, parent and daycare information. |
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Northwestern State University Child and Family Network - http://www.nsu-cfn.org
Provides referrals for parents seeking child care centers or family child care homes in LA. |
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TheraCare - http://www.theracare.com/
A healthcare and education organization which provides developmental, educational, and evaluation services for children in New Jersey. Includes a local daycare provider search. |
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Child Care Works - http://www.paceccw.org
A non-profit child care resource and referral program dedicated to improving the system of early education and care for children in the New Bedford, MA area. |
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Naples Alliance for Children - http://www.napleschild.org
Mission is to take a leadership role in advocating for the improvement of the quality of life for Collier County, Florida's children, youth and their families. |
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Child Care Resource and Referral ~ Metro - http://www.cssutah.org/childcare
Childcare referrals and provider training for Salt Lake and Tooele Counties in Utah. |
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America Taking Action - http://www.americatakingaction.com/childcare/
A national directory of licensed/registered family daycare providers, childcare centers, nursery schools and kids' camps. |
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TLC Child Care Locators - http://www.childcarecenters.org/
Resources for finding a child care through a national search. Free to parents. |
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Child Care Resource Center - http://www.ccrcinc.com/
Child care resource and referral agency for Lorain, Erie, Huron, Sandusky and Seneca counties in Ohio. The center is a private non-profit agency that is part of the statewide system of child care resource and referral funded by the Ohio Department of Human Services. |
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Child Care Networks - http://www.childcarenetworks.org/
Provides child care resource and referral services for Chatham County, NC. |
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Colorado Child Care Association - http://www.coloradochildcare.net
Non-profit state association for privately-owned, licensed child care and early childhood education centers in Colorado; child care referrals by ZIP code; training opportunities for child care professionals. |
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http://www.optionscc.com/ - http://www.optionscc.com/
Agency providing a network of early care and education services for children and families living in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County. |
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Child Care Connection, Inc - http://www.childcareconnectioninc.org/
Organization made up of the community-based childcare agencies serving the state of Wisconsin. Provides referrals for parents and listings for providers. |
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Childcare: South Gloucestershire Council - http://www.southglos.gov.uk/ChildrenYoungPeopleFamilies/Childcare/Index
Provides information about childcare to parents, as well as resources for childcare providers. |
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4C-ne.com - http://www.4c-ne.com
A free information and referral service to assist families in finding quality licensed child care in Northeast Michigan. |
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Provider Watch - http://www.providerwatch.com
A nationwide credit reporting service for childcare professionals. |
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Child Care Resource Center - http://www.ccrctulsa.org/
An agency offers referrals to child care in Tulsa, Creek and Wagoner counties, and support services to childcare providers, including Success by 6, Toy Lending Library, CACFP. |
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Cortland Area Child Care Council - http://www.cortlandchildcare.org/
CACCC provides referrals of family daycare providers and day care centers in Cortland NY, as well as training and support to family daycare providers. |
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Knowsley Sure Start - http://www.knowsleychildren.org.uk
Provides information and links to organizations and services for parents, childcare providers, employers, and individuals interested in working in childcare in Knowsley. Includes links to local programs. |
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ABC Childcare Association - http://www.abcchildcare.net
Offers free childcare referrals for professional in-home, state registered, licensed or listed childcare providers located in Plano, Texas. |
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NeedChildCare.com - http://www.needchildcare.com
A childcare referral service which includes state by state listings, financial assistance resources, and a daycare checklist. |
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Resources for Child Care and Early Childhood Education - http://eced-resources.com/
Daycare programming ideas, themes and links. |
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K Grace Childcare - http://kgracechildcare.com
A provider of qualified childcare professionals to Chicago's downtown and near north side. |
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Douglas County Child Care Association - http://www.douglascountychildcare.com
A child care referral service for licensed child care providers in Douglas County, Colorado. |
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Hampton Roads Child Care - http://hamptonroadschildcare.net/
Offering a free list to families seeking child care in Virginia, United States. |
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Child Care Resources Consultation and Training - http://www.childcareresources.freeservers.com
Offers a variety of resources including workshop materials, training services and curriculum resources. |
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North West Childcare - http://www.northwestchildcare.co.uk
Provide childcare recruitment services, including nursery nurses, nannies, baby sitters and home help. Cheshire, United Kingdom. |
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Triplets and More Referral Service - http://www.tripletsandmore.com
A referral service specifically for parents of multiples. Provide a qualified, reliable child development specialist with experience with multiples to assist parents in caring for their babies. |
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Simply Childcare - http://www.simplychildcare.com
Publication bringing together parents looking for childcare providers and providers advertising their services. |
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Omaha Child Care Directory - http://www.omaha-childcare.com/
Search by zip code for childcare choices in Omaha and surrounding communities. Listing services for care providers. |
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Hull Childminding Network - http://beehive.thisishull.co.uk/hullchildcarenetwork
A local network supporting local childminders ensuring a high quality childcare service within the city of Hull, England. |
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Mills Consulting Group, Inc. - http://www.millsconsultinggroup.com
Specializes in developing high quality child care, work-life initiatives and conducting research projects related to child care for child care centers, corporations, and state governments. |
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Lynnfield, Reading and North Reading Partnership For Children - http://partnership4children.net/
Child care resources for parents in the communities of Lynnfield, Reading and North Reading, MA. Also offers child care scholarships, free training and events in these communities. |
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Berry Family Child Care Network - http://berryfamilychildcarenetwork.com
Designed to assist family home childcare providers in utilizing the online community for knowledge, purchasing and networking. |
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Child-Daycare-Directory.com - http://www.child-daycare-directory.com
A national directory of accredited child daycare centers and in-home providers. Includes information about accreditation as well as children's products for parents and daycare providers. |
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Childcare Information For Parents And Carers - http://www.boroughofpoole.com/go.php?structureID=categories&ref=C4641A938181E1
Designed for parents and childminders in the borough of Poole, Dorset, UK. Includes information on child care and resources available in the area. |
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Ahrens Family Day Care - http://www.ginabahrens.com/daycare.html
Former daycare owner provides sample daycare business forms, schedules, and calendars. |
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Questions and Answers about Choosing the Best Daycare - http://www.wf.net/~stpk/
Former daycare operator offers advise and consulting on choosing or starting a daycare. |