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Gov. Reynolds advances child care solutions with full-day continuum of care grants and new statewide Posted by ICCRR in News on 5/21/2025 Governor Reynolds advances child care efforts to expand child care in Iowa, including full-day care grants and a statewide fund to support workers and families. These initiatives aim to grow the workforce and improve access for Iowans. Read More

HHS Celebrates Child Care Provider Appreciation Day Posted by ICCRR in News on 5/9/2025 Thank you for your ongoing partnership and willingness to provide services to Iowa’s children. Read More

Update: NAEYC Accreditation Changes Effective March 3, 2025 Posted by ICCRR in News on 3/7/2025 Starting March 3, 2025, the IQ4K page will be updated to reflect that only programs meeting the NAEYC Accreditation+ tier will qualify for the specialized track. Read More

HHS Extends Payments for Monthly CCMS Licenses Fees Posted by ICCRR in News on 1/31/2025 HHS will continue to fund monthly software license fees for either Playground or brightwheel through June 30, 2026. Read More

Gov. Reynolds Awards Iowa Businesses $14 Million in Grants to Create & Expand Child Care Options Posted by ICCRR in News on 1/21/2025 Governor Kim Reynolds announced new grant awards for businesses across Iowa who are committed to expanding child care projects for their employees. Read More

Gov. Reynolds Re-Opens Grant to Help Businesses Expand Child Care Offerings Posted by ICCRR in News on 11/21/2024 Governor Kim Reynolds today announced a re-opening of the state’s Child Care Business Incentive (CCBI) Grant, which supports projects from Iowa businesses that expand child care options for their employees. First launched in 2022, the grant helps businesses and employer consortiums cover the costs of any infrastructure required to build child care centers in their communities Read More