CCR&R: Your Child Care Partner

CCR&R is available to assist families in selecting child care providers who best meet the needs of a child and their family. Child Care Consultants provide on-site consultation to licensed preschools, centers, nonregistered home providers and Child Development Home providers.

#TogetherWeWill... support child care services in Iowa!

CCR&R serves providers, families and communities while striving to improve the quality of care for Iowa's children.
 
What's happening in Iowa :
  • Get ready to celebrate Kaya the Kangaroo turning 3! Download Kaya's Toolkit (PDF)

    We're thrilled to share a special Kaya’s Birthday Toolkit filled with fun activities and ideas to help you join the celebration. If you have any questions about the toolkit, ask your IQ4K Specialist https://bit.ly/49iu02B for more information.

Use the new Iowa Child Care Search Tool
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Quickly access child care funding opportunities to support your business.

Funding Opportunities »

 

Our Mission

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral provides resources, education and advocacy to support quality child care. CCR&R is committed to ensure that Iowa's vision is met.

 
 
 

Iowa's Vision

Every child, beginning at birth, will be healthy and successful.

CCR&R Bulletin Board

 

Center Recruitment Resources


Are you a center director or board member looking for suitable candidates to join your child care center? CCR&R offers resources to help!

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Application for Home Child Care


Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Application Packet for home child care:

  • New Registered Application Packet for Child Development Home (CDH)
  • New Nonregistered Application Packet for Child Care Home accepting Child Care Assistance (CCHA)

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Iowa Quality for Kids


Whether you’re a Child Care Center, preschool, Child Development Home, school-age program or someone who is just thinking about starting your own child care business, we have the tools you need to become successful in the IQ4K® program. 

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Request CCR&R Resources


Communities, employers and stakeholders can now request printed marketing supplies for distribution!

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referrals

Parent Referrals Services expand to reach more Iowa families!


CCR&R launches new parent referral video, postcard for newborns and texting campaign. We are excited to have additional ways to connect families with our free referral services.

News Release »

Make a family emergency plan today.


Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find. Emergency Preparedness starts at home.

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