Child Care Resource Center Inc

Ccrc's early care & learning (ecl formerly head start 0 to 5) program is a comprehensive preschool program that works to ensure the healthy development of thousands of local children age birth to 5 years. The program for children birth to 3 years includes a home visiting option and a center-based option. Both include parent education, health, nutrition, mental health services and developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers, including children with special needs. For children ages 3 to 4, the program provides the same information and support for the parent, plus three to six hours a day in a high quality pre-school classroom, as well as medical, dental & mental health, nutrition and parent involvement services.under the child care partnership program component, child care providers receive training in order to offer working families the same comprehensive services as the ecl program. Each child participating in the program receives appropriate activities and comprehensive services such as nutrition, health, and dental evaluations. Child care providers benefit from coaching and mentoring to maintain a high level of care. Families also receive parenting and child development support.

Ccrc's workforce development program area provides apprenticeship opportunities to earn degrees, permits, or certifications in the childcare field. Childcare initiative projects are designed to increase the availability of licensed, quality childcare. Community learning provides training to parents and providers. Quality start training and coaching improves quality of childcare.

Other program areas include: family well-being, resource & referral, and statewide initiatives. Services provided include: home visitation, trauma informed care, referrals to childcare, preschool development, family engagement, and evaluation services.