EDUCATION IN ARIZONA
child care and child care resources in their community by connecting parents with the local agencies best equipped to serve their needs.” Arizona Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) 602-244-2678 PHX; 520-325-5778 TUC 800-308-9000; www.arizonachildcare.org Funded by Arizona’s Department of Economic Security – Child Care Adminis-tration, Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a statewide program that helps families find childcare via the Associa-tion for Supportive Child Care and Child & Family Resources, Inc. CCR&R also provides training and resources for childcare providers and information for the commu-nity. The CCR&R phone service is available Monday through Friday, 8:00am- 5:00 pm. Child and Family Resources, Inc. 700 W. Campbell, Suite 3 Phoenix, 85013; 602-234-3941 2800 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson 85716 520-881-8940; www.childfamilyresources.org Founded in 1970, Child & Family Resources, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to “improve the well being of Arizona’s children and fami- lies through programs that strengthen child care, youth and families.” Agency programs include Child Care Resource & Referral; The Center for Adolescent Parents where teen
for parents on how to choose the right child- care for their children:
The Phoenix and Tucson areas have hundreds of childcare facilities, including nonprofit, church and other community childcare centers; private centers; company-sponsored childcare at work locations, plus nanny and au pair services and agencies; babysitters; in-home childcare; countless preschools; group homes; and other options. Waiting lists tend to be long at some centers, so it’s important to make visiting facilities, narrowing down options and getting on waiting lists a priority. Parents can get information on individual childcare facilities – such as licensing and other information – from the Arizona Department of Health Services’ Division of Licensing Services – Office of Child Care Licensing. Call 602-364- 2539 in Phoenix, 520-6228-6541 in Tucson, or 800-615-8555, for more information. You’ll also find a Consumer Information page on the division website for parents and caregivers about what the agency does, help with childcare costs, how to enroll your child in a program and much more. Visit www.azdhs. gov for more information. Parents can also check for center or preschool accreditation by well-known organizations such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children (www. naeyc. org - see listing on the following page).
Arizona Department of Economic Security 602-542-4248; www.des.az.gov
The Arizona Department of Economic Secu- rity promotes the safety, well-being, and self sufficiency of children, adults, and families. Association for Supportive Child Care 3910 S. Rural Road, Suite E, Tempe, 85282 480-829-0500; 800-535-4599; www.asccaz.org The Association for Supportive Child Care has provided a variety of services to child care providers, families and children since 1976 to enhance the quality of care for children in Arizona. Services include providing training and education to the childcare field; supporting quality childcare through accreditation programs; helping parents find childcare; and offering support and training to those who care for the children of family and friends, among many other services for parents and caregivers.
Child Care Aware 800-424-2246; TTY: 866-278-9428 www.childcareaware.org
A program of the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA; see listing below), Child Care Aware is a national initiative to “help parents find the best information on locating quality
The following is a list of local and national resources for childcare information, plus tips
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