Services for Iowa Parents:

• A personalized list of child care providers
• No Cost
• These are referrals only - not recommendations
• CCR&R cannot insure the quality of any program on its database
• CCR&R does not monitor the programs on its database
• The information about each program on the CCR&R database is provided by that program
• CCR&R does not go into homes or centers to verify the information provided
• Web referrals ? parents can generate a personalized list of child care providers from the web
• Information and consultation on available child care options and costs factors
• Information and consultation on how to choose quality child care
• Information on quality child care, child development, early childhood education and more
• Advocacy and support in working with child care providers
• Information on possible child care assistance sources to help parents with child care costs

To contact a Parent Specialist, call CCR&R at 563-324-3236 or 800-324-3236 or email us

Child Care Resource & Referral Client Complaint Policy:

Clients with concerns regarding the quality of the child care referral process or referral listing should contact the regional CCR&R director by phone (563-324-3236 or 800-324-3236) or e-mail

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
    The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) site gives child care providers and families guidance on making the child care environment accessible to all children and accommodating the physical, health, and developmental needs of children with disabilities.

Child Abuse Council
    

Child Care Aware
    Educational materials and parent newsletter

Consumer Products Safety Commission (Iowa and Illinois)
    Regularly check this site for products that have been found to be dangerous

Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (HAWK-I) (Iowa)
    

Illinois Early Learning
    Illinois Early Learning has a variety of tip sheets to help you as you care for children

Iowa Department of Human Services
    Home page for the Iowa Department of Human Services

Iowa Department of Public Health
    For free copies of provider and children?s health forms, and free resources on health related topics

Iowa State University Extension
    Video training information and helpful publications

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RELATED DOWNLOADS:

Average Fees for Child Care - Iowa
    November 2009 average fees for child care -Iowa

Choosing Quality Child Care in Iowa
    Choosing Quality Child Care in Iowa brochure.

Parent Referral Follow-up Survey - IA
    Give feedback on your experience searching for child care.

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