early childhood

Gov. Reynolds announces $5 million for 19 child care and preschool program partnerships Posted by ICCRR in News on 7/31/2025 Governor Kim Reynolds announces a $5 million investment to expand 19 child care and preschool program partnerships in Iowa. This initiative aims to enhance access to full-day care for 4-year-olds, ensuring improved school readiness and support for working families. Learn more about the Continuum of Care grant program and its impact on Iowa's child care system. Read More

CCR&R Provider Services Posted by ICCRR in Media on 6/29/2023 CCR&R is the entry point to the child care field! Read More

Iowa Early Childhood Summit - Registration Open Posted by ICCRR in News on 7/19/2018 Early Childhood Iowa is hosting a summit to engage partners that are involved in local and state-level early childhood system work, as well as, business and economic leaders, civic and faith leaders, education leaders, law enforcement and policymakers. Read More

Early Childhood Summit 2018 Posted by ICCRR in News on 5/31/2018 Looking for participants to share your experiences with the early childhood system. Read More

DHS shares scholarship details for T.E.A.C.H. Posted by ICCRR in News on 10/19/2016 T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® IOWA is currently accepting scholarship applications. Who do you know that is ready for a step in their professional development journey? Maybe you supervise, mentor or know someone who just needs a little encouragement to take the plunge and go back to school. Maybe you're ready to take a program administration class. Take the lead and share T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship information! Read More

Brain Building in Early Childhood Posted by Shari Marr, Region 2 PITC Trainer in CCR&R Blog on 7/21/2016 Brain development is one of the most important features of early childhood. Brain building is at the heart of what we do as caregivers, parents and adults who interact with children. Read More