This program is designed to help families make informed decisions about child care including referral listings of child care providers. Referrals are not recommendations and do not relate to quality of child care. The responsibility of exploring and determining the best child care provider is solely upon families seeking child care. Website also provides information on child care training and financial assistance opportunities.

Assures the safety of children in care by licensing child care facilities and assessing child care complaints against licensed providers. The Division has licensing staff statewide. Licensing staff inspect child care facilities, assess complaints against facilities, and provide technical assistance to child care providers. Families researching child care options can access child care safety records, including complaint and compliance history, emergency suspensions, and injury logs.

This program helps families locate child care through referrals and provides resources to help make informed decisions about child care needs. 211info is available to provide families referrals to support their child care search, or families can conduct their own search on the website.

The Department of Early Learning is responsible for the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program, handling child care complaints and professional development for providers. Information available for parents of young children.