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Child Care in Ohio Information for Parents

Need child care? Ohio's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies maintain the most comprehensive, up-to-date, early care & education and afterschool databases in Ohio. Your local CCR&R can assist you with referrals to child care and information on evaluating child care programs.

Ohio CCR&R databases are now available online for you to do your own search as well. Don't hesitate to contact the agency for further assistance in your search.

Need information? We want to equip you with information and resources that will help you make informed choices concerning the care of your child. Please follow the links on this page to learn more about choosing child care.

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Links for Parents

Online child care search

5 Steps to Choosing Quality Care

Checklist for evaluating a child care provider

Types of child care

Ohio law pertaining to child care

If you still can't find quality child care

Child Care Accreditation

NEW FOR PARENTS!

Parent Central

Parent Central is a source of resources and information about issues affecting children and families. We invite parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, educators and anyone interested in improving the lives of children to join our online community. Members can receive emails or visit the site to learn about opportunities to get involved by voicing your comments and concerns to decision makers. Visit our Parent Central home page

Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies

Local child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies provide invaluable assistance in helping parents find solutions to their child care needs. There is no charge for most services. Follow the links below to learn more. If you need child care outside of Ohio, click here.

What is Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)?

Ohio CCR&R Agency Contact Information

Ohio CCR&R Website Links

OCCRRA Contact Information

Important note: The Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association provides information that can assist you in your child care decisions. Responsibility for choosing a child care provider rests solely on the parent or guardian. The names you obtain from child care resource and referral services are referrals only. The Ohio Child Care Resource & Referral Association and it's member agencies do not license, recommend, endorse, guarantee, control, or regulate any child-care resource provided through their referral service.