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Child Care Resource &
Referral
PARENTS
Average Child Care Rates
Child Care Referrals
for Parents
Choosing
Quality Child Care
Parent
Consultations
PROVIDERS
Business Information Form
Referrals - Providers
Support Group
Technical Assistance
COMMUNITY
Enhanced Corporate Services
Resource Development
Community Planning
For Parents
Referrals
We can provide you with custom, computerized referrals to regulated family
child care centers, family child care providers, and preschools in
Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Juneau, La Crosse,
Lafeyette, and Monroe, Richland, and Vernon Counties based on
the following criteria:
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The
age of your child.
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The
type of schedule you work and care is needed.
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The
location you prefer.
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The
type of environment you prefer; such as smoke free, no pets, etc.
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The
special needs of your child; for example a provider with special needs
training.
We do not rate or recommend
specific child care providers. It is up to you to evaluate the quality of
care being provided by each provider.
There are several ways that you can receive a custom
referral:
o have a
custom list created for you, call (608) 784-8125 or (800) 873-1768. Your
list can be picked up, mailed, faxed, or e-mailed.
Click here to receive an online referral.
Looking for child care in a county out of our area? Call
1-888-713-KIDS to get the phone number
of the organization that can help you best.
Parent Consultations
We can provide you with information and consultations on how to
evaluate child care providers to ensure that you choose a provider who
offers the quality you are comfortable with. As a parent, you can call
either the Family Resources' Referral or Certification departments to see
if a particular provider has any complaints in their file.
For more information or to check on a
particular provider, call (608) 784-4519 or
(800) 873-1768.
These services
are free or low cost.
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For Providers
Referral Services
We refer families needing child care to your regulated child care
business.
Technical
Assistance
We can answer questions you may have, such as:
- How to become a regulated provider.
- Average cost of child care in your community.
- Issues concerning children or parents you are
working with.
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Issues concerning the child care
profession.
For more information or answers to your
questions, call (608) 784-4519 or (800) 873-1768.
Online Business Information Form -
Coming Soon!
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For Community
Enhanced Corporate
Services
We work
in partnership with businesses to meet employees' child care needs.
Programs may be designed to offer information on enhanced referrals and
on-site seminars. Seminar topics include:
- Choosing quality child care.
- Juggling work and family.
We also offer articles that can be included in your
company newsletter.
Resource Development
We encourage the development of new child
care businesses in the areas they are most needed by local families.
Community Planning
and Advocacy
We work independently and cooperatively with early childhood organizations
and decision makers to establish:
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Public awareness of child
care issues by being a central source for information.
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Positive
public policy which addresses the needs of young children and families.
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A
coordinated linkage between families, child care providers, employers,
and the community.
For more information call (608) 784-4519 or (800) 873-1768.
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