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Provides resources, referrals and support to parents, children and caregivers of Nelson to Kaslo, Salmo, South Slocan to Nakusp.
http://www.kics.bc.ca/%7Ewkfacs/
Linking working parents and other employees with dependent care services. Assure availability of high quality, affordable, dependent care services.
http://www.familyandworkplace.org
Mission is to take a leadership role in advocating for the improvement of the quality of life for Collier County, Florida's children, youth and their families.
http://www.napleschild.org
Resources for finding a child care through a national search. Free to parents.
http://www.childcarecenters.org/
A comprehensive agency offers referrals to child care in Tulsa, Creek and Wagoner counties, and support services to child care providers, including Success by 6, Toy Lending Library, CACFP.
http://www.ccrctulsa.org/
Important information on choosing infant day care which is not usually available in the mainstream media.
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Garden/2010
Provides child care and parenting tips, resources and workshops supported by Wisconsin PBS Kids programming.
http://wpt.org/kids
Offering an array of solutions to employer's child care needs nationwide.
http://www.childcaresystems.com/
Search and screening for families seeking nannies, babysitters, daycare, preschools and camps in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
http://www.childcarechoicesinc.com/
Educational ideas for teachers, parents and providers. There is a vast amount of information and resources to help teachers, parents and day care providers.
http://familyeducation.com/
Resources, lesson plans, seasonal ideas, book reviews, colouring pages, contests, and links that will be of interest to educators, parents, and students.
http://ukdaycare.about.com/
Child care resources for parents in the communities of Lynnfield, Reading and North Reading, MA. Also offers child care scholarships, free training and events in these communities.
http://www.partnership4children.org
Childcare referral company focused on helping parents find the type of babysitters that matches best with the needs of their children. Includes babysitting guide and information for parents.
http://www.babysitters.com/
Former daycare operator offers advise and consulting on choosing or starting a daycare.
http://www.wf.net/~stpk/
Daycare programming ideas, themes and links.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/5274/
State by state listings, licensing requirements, products and news articles.
http://www.daycare.com/
Former daycare owner provides sample daycare business forms, schedules, and calendars.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/9835/daycare.html
Lists daycare providers and offers resources for parents and providers. Includes a calendar of events and training.
http://www.affordablechildcare.homestead.com
Offers program and curriculum information for daycare providers, teachers, and childcare staff. Also provides tips for choosing a care facility.
http://daycare.about.com/
A national directory of licensed/registered family daycare providers, childcare centers, nursery schools and kids' camps.
http://www.americatakingaction.com/childcare/
Information on backup childcare, with sections for parents and clients.
http://www.childrenfirst.com/
For working parents trying to find, and keep, the best childcare for their children. Offering articles, book excerpts and links.
http://www.anxiousparents.com/
A "how-to" in setting up a babysitting coop. Complete with bylaws and all the forms needed to get started.
http://www.geocities.com/babysitting_coop
A childcare resource site for parents and providers in Texas. Tips on how to start a daycare business.
http://www.achildcaredirectory.netfirms.com
Offers a variety of resources including workshop materials, training services and curriculum resources.
http://www.childcareresources.freeservers.com
Designed to assist family home childcare providers in utilizing the online community for knowledge, purchasing and networking.
http://berryfamilychildcarenetwork.com
A link list created for the sharing of information and ideas concerning the providing of professional services by daycare/childcare providers, whether at home or in a center.
http://www.icomm.ca/daycare/
A nationwide credit reporting service for childcare professionals.
http://www.providerwatch.com
Resource for parents and providers including listings, lesson plan curriculum, parent and daycare information.
http://www.daycaredirectory.50megs.com
A non-profit child care resource and referral program dedicated to improving the system of early education and care for children in the New Bedford, MA area.
http://www.paceccw.org
A network of local child care resource centers that works with parents, child care providers, advocates, employers, and policymakers to expand and enhance the early childhood education and child care.
http://www.mdchildcare.org
Parents seeking childcare can obtain a list of providers in the greater Chicagoland area.
http://www.creativechildcarechoices.com
Linking parents with childcare options in Marin County, California.
http://www.mc3.org
Coordinates the efforts of the eight resource and referral agencies in Missouri. Services are provided to parents, child care providers, employers and community leaders.
http://www.moccrrn.org
Publication bringing together parents looking for childcare providers and providers advertising their services.
http://www.simplychildcare.com
Agency providing a network of early care and education services for children and families living in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles County.
http://www.optionscc.com/
Offers childcare resource and referral services and a childcare assistance program. Located in Providence, RI.
http://www.optionsforworkingparents.com
Provides child care resource and referral services for Chatham County, NC.
http://www.childcarenetworks.org/
Provides referrals for parents seeking child care centers or family child care homes in LA.
http://www.nsu-cfn.org
Source for parents, providers and advocates seeking child care services and resources in Contra Costa County, California.
http://www.cocokids.org/
A searchable database for childcare in the United States and Canada.
http://www.geocities.com/searchchildcare
Works to enhance the quality of child care by initiating and strengthening linkages among the health, safety and child care communities and the families they serve.
http://ucsfchildcarehealth.org
A resource for parents and providers including state by state daycare listings, free preschool and daycare printables and teacher resources.
http://www.daycareresource.com
Provides free access to Wisconsin child care providers and Wisconsin babysitters.
http://www.wisconsinchildcare.com
Offers a directory of state licensing agencies.
http://www.freedaycareinfo.com
Offers child care referrals to families, technical assistance and support for providers, development of child care resources and advocacy.
http://www.ncchildcarenetwork.org
Site includes an online search for child care providers, information on quality child care for parents, training information for providers and data about child care in Oregon.
http://www.oregonchildcare.org
A nonprofit agency that assists parents in finding childcare north east of Boston, MA.
http://www.childcarecircuit.org
Free site for parents to search for childcare in any area. Providers can list their daycare and provide links as well.
http://www.orgsites.com/ms/childcarefinders/index.html
A community service which matches parents seeking child care with child care resources. Also provides training and technical assistance to child care providers.
http://www.arizonachildcare.org
Childcare referral company focused on helping parents find babysitters. The website includes tools and discussion boards that help parents and babysitters communicate.
http://callforsitters.com
A site for professional child care providers. Provides information regarding all aspects of running a daycare center.
http://www.herchildcare.com
Provides free childcare, daycare and babysitting referrals for parents in Alameda County, California. Also provides free parenting workshops and information on subsidized childcare in multiple languages.
http://www.bananasinc.org/
Comprehensive parents resource for daycare and preschool centers search and reviews.
http://www.kidsnewworld.com
This site is for providers and parents of small children. It offers a preschool curriculum, crafts, and printables.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/ladybugcrossing
Listing site for child care providers in MN.
http://mnchildcareproviders.tripod.com/index.htm
Provides quality standards, accreditation, training, referrals and other support to accredited childcare providers in Madison, Wisconsin.
http://www.satellitefcc.com
A resource site for Canadian childcare providers offering tips, ideas, menus and other information.
http://www.canadianchildcare.com
Offering a free list to families seeking child care, parents resource, providers resource and advertisement.
http://hamptonroadschild.tripod.com/
Resource for parents and childcare workers for finding and providing quality childcare.
http://www.betterbabycare.org/
A child care referral service for licensed child care providers in Douglas County, Colorado.
http://www.douglascountychildcare.com
Provides articles, links and educational information for family child care providers and parents in the Lawrence/Douglas County area of Kansas.
http://www.geocities.com/familychildcareofdc
Family home childcare providers listed by location in the U.S.
http://www.tinyjewels.homestead.com/directory.html
A provider of qualified childcare professionals to Chicago's downtown and near north side.
http://kgracechildcare.com
This site has information on daycare, starting a daycare, and daycare products such as software, forms, equipment, supplies, and books.
http://www.oursite.net/daycare/
A free information and referral service to assist families in finding quality licensed child care in Northeast Michigan.
http://www.4c-ne.com
Offers services to improve the quality, linkages and accessibility in child care programs in Cabell and Wayne County, West Virginia.
http://www.geocities.com/cabellwayneeducare/homepage
An online resource for developmental child care information.
http://kidcare.web.ph
Provides information about childcare to parents, as well as resources for childcare providers.
http://www.southglos.gov.uk/CIS
Designed for parents and childminders in the borough of Poole, Dorset, UK. Includes information on child care and resources freely available in the area.
http://www.childminder.net
A private, non-profit agency that provides information, referral services and training programs for child care providers and parents.
http://www.grcma.org/grcma/index.htm
International childcare recruitment consultants for the childcare industry.
http://www.childcare-recruitment.com
An organisation which supports the development of early years and childcare provision in the borough. Includes resources for parents and caregivers.
http://www.seftonchildcare.org
Offers information on all aspects of childcare, including grants, news, jobs, training and links.
http://www.manchesterchildren.org.uk
A local network supporting local childminders ensuring a high quality childcare service within the city of Hull, England.
http://beehive.thisishull.co.uk/hullchildcarenetwork
CCPPIN is for family child care professionals and parents. Child care directory, forums.
http://www.ccppin.com/
Specializes in developing high quality child care, work-life initiatives and conducting research projects related to child care for child care centers, corporations, and state governments.
http://www.millsconsultinggroup.com
Childcare resources sorted by age group, as well as resources specific to Oregon.
http://www.geocities.com/childcarelists
A national directory of accredited child daycare centers and in-home providers. Includes information about accreditation as well as children's products for parents and daycare providers.
http://www.child-daycare-directory.com
A healthcare and education organization which provides developmental, educational, and evaluation services for children in New Jersey. Includes a local daycare provider search.
http://www.theracare.com/
A resource for teaching children life skills and stress control strategies through the Feeling Great Lifeskills Program.
http://www.empowerkidstoexcel.com/
A childcare referral service which includes state by state listings, financial assistance resources, and a daycare checklist.
http://www.needchildcare.com
Resources for parents, providers, and individuals wishing to start a childcare business in the UK. Includes daycare management software and relevant links to childcare organizations and services.
http://www.jcbray.net/child-minding.net/indexcm.htm
A childcare resource and referral site for parents seeking information and referrals for childcare, in-home care, nannies, au pairs, and elderly care. Includes resources for providers.
http://www.findcarenow.com
Provides information and links to organizations and services for parents, childcare providers, employers, and individuals interested in working in childcare in Knowsley. Includes links to local programs.
http://www.knowsleychildren.org.uk
Non-profit state association for privately-owned, licensed child care and early childhood education centers in Colorado; child care referrals by ZIP code; training opportunities for child care professionals.
http://www.coloradochildcare.net
A customer satisfaction feedback company for the childcare industry. Replaces traditional mailed surveys with person-to-person interviews. Assists childcare providers in customer retention, marketing, quality assurance, and employee recognition.
http://www.mychildfirst.net