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Emergency Preparedness Newsletter Posted by ICCRR in News on 4/4/2025 Categories: Newsletter Navigating Emergencies: Stories, Strategies and Safety Spring in Iowa is beautiful but can also bring dangerous weather and emergencies. That's why it's important to review your emergency plan now! Read More

March 2025 Newsletter Posted by ICCRR in News on 3/31/2025 Categories: Newsletter March 2025 Newsletter: Child Care Connect (C3) Put Your Child Care Program on the Map 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