Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) provides resources, education, and advocacy to support quality child care.

Funding provided by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Child Care and Development Fund Child Care Resource & Referral of Iowa is part of a statewide system and a nationwide network. CCR&R supports and encourages quality child care by providing free services to parents, child care providers, employers and community groups. We provide resources, education and advocacy

to support quality child care. CCR&R is committed to ensure that Iowa's vision is met - Every child, beginning at birth, will be healthy and successful. At CCR&R, we have many resources available for parents:

• Information and consultation on available child care options and cost factors
• Information and consultation on how to choose quality child care
• Free and confidential child care referrals
• Information on quality child care, child development and early childhood education.
• Advocacy and support in working with child care providers
• Information on possible subsidy sources to assist parents with child care expenses

At CCR&R, we have many resources available for providers and practitioners:

• Introduction to the field of early childhood and the business of child care for those considering the profession
• Information about how to start a child care business
• Free listing on our child care database used for parent referrals
• Quality Rating and Improvment System information and resources to help child care providers implement continuous quality improvement in their child care settings
• Training opportunities that meet state requirements
• Technical support and resources for operating a child care business
• Information on supplementing food buying dollars through Child & Adult Care Food Program
• Mini-grants for professional development (when funding is available)
• Information on professional associations for networking, peer support and professional development opportunities

06/18/2026

If you've been feeling overwhelmed or wanting more structure, this is the perfect time to get connected with an FMC. Message us to get started and unlock these benefits. [email protected]

06/18/2026

☀️ Summer is in full swing, and staying hydrated is more important than ever! 💧

Check out the USDA’s Offering Water in CACFP resource, available in English and Spanish, for tips on making water easily accessible, encouraging healthy habits, and keeping kids refreshed all season long.

A simple guide to support healthy hydration in your program

Download the free resource and make every sip count at https://www.cacfp.org/assets/pdf/USDA+FNS+-+Offering+Water+in+the+CACFP+EN-SP+cacfp.org/

06/18/2026

We're frequently asked if families can bring their kids to More Than You See, and our answer isn't just YES… we also we strongly encourage it! 💙

Joining us again this year are Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral and Hawkeye Child Development Center - ALC staff and they're bringing the fun! Stop by their tables for information about these services, giveaways and fun activities for kids to enjoy throughout the evening.

So yes, please bring the whole family, grab a bite from a food truck, and enjoy the music together. This is truly a night for everyone!

📅 Thursday, June 18
📍 River Place Plaza | Downtown Cedar Falls
🕕 6:00–9:30 PM
🎹 Live music by Howl2Go Dueling Pianos

Learn more at our event page: EPI's More Than You See 2026 | Dueling Pianos Under the Stars. See you Thursday!

06/18/2026

Local summer SUN Meals sites are providing free meals for kids and teens 18 and under all summer long. Find your local site by calling:
2-1-1
1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), English
1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273), Spanish

Text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744
or
Visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder

06/18/2026

📣 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻!

Setting the right tuition rates for your child care program can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us to learn how to balance the cost of running your child care program with what families can realistically afford.

👇Registration links in the comments.

Congratulations to Deanna, Region 2, for earning her Level 3 in IQ4K!!!!
06/15/2026

Congratulations to Deanna, Region 2, for earning her Level 3 in IQ4K!!!!

Congratulations to Deanna D-B for earning a Level 3 Rating in Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K®)!

Kaya celebrates all programs that implement a Continuous Quality Improvement plan.

Connect with your CCR&R Child Care Consultant to learn more or to begin working on your application!
https://bit.ly/37xVfdT

Bonus Schedule: https://bit.ly/3PMpXn7

Kaya wants to help celebrate your program's achievements!
Submit your IQ4K picture to your Child Care Consultant or IQ4K Specialist for posting!!

06/15/2026

By remembering to Stop. Look. Lock., we can help prevent hot car deaths and keep kids safe from heatstroke.

Thank you, Tabitha Copeland, Region 5 Child Care Consultant, for your 4 years of service with CCR&R!
06/13/2026

Thank you, Tabitha Copeland, Region 5 Child Care Consultant, for your 4 years of service with CCR&R!

Thank you, Sydney Blair, Region 1 IQ4K Specialist, for your 3 years of service with CCR&R!
06/12/2026

Thank you, Sydney Blair, Region 1 IQ4K Specialist, for your 3 years of service with CCR&R!

🏫Great leadership shapes great programs.Join us for Directors as Leaders and gain practical strategies, connect with pee...
06/09/2026

🏫Great leadership shapes great programs.

Join us for Directors as Leaders and gain practical strategies, connect with peers, and hear updates from Iowa HHS.

📅 July 7 | ⏰ 1–2 PM
📲 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iDIZNhDOT6u7Eni8Q56PWQ

Email from Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral Join CCR&R and your peers as we network, collaborate and support each other   CCR&R news & updates June 2026   Directors as Leaders (DAL) We look forward

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418 S Marion Street
Remsen, IA
51050

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