About Child Care Resource & Referral of SW Washington
Child Care Resource and Referral provides free referrals to all licensed child care providers in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania and Klickitat Counties. The computerized database contains over 500 child care facilities and preschool programs including information on ages of children served, fee ranges, hours of operation, bus routes and special services.
A comprehensive listing of licensed child care facilities is provided in cooperation with the Economic Services Administration, Division of Child Care & Early Learning.
This referral service is funded for 25 hours per week. Calls and emails are returned within 24 business hours. Our hours of operation are:
Monday and Friday: 7:30-12:30pm
Wednesday: 10:30-3:30
Tuesday and Thursday: 1-6pm
Parents
- Information on all licensed providers and preschool programs in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania and Klickitat Counties
- Up-to-date referrals to family child care homes, centers and exempt preschool programs
- Resources on how to choose quality child care
- Resources on parenting
- Link to other community resources
Providers
- Free referrals to support your child care business
- Up-to-date information on our computerized system about your child care business and statistical information about other child care programs in your area
- Low cost or free training opportunities
- Confidentiality of your address and last name
- Receive the "Child Care Community Newsletter," a publication full of current child care information
- Resource Library with books, videos and other resources on a variety of child care topics
Employers
- Enhanced child care resource and referral services available for employees
- Exclusive telephone number for employer use only
- Consultation about employer-sponsored child care options
- On-site workshops on selecting quality child care and work and family issues
Child Care Resource & Referral provides a referral service only and we do not license, endorse or recommend any particular provider. Only you can determine whether the quality of care is appropriate for your child.