Child Care Resource & Referral at a Glance
Do You Need Help Finding Childcare?
- Quality child care information
- Summer and holiday child care solutions
- Child care services for a special needs child
- Financial assistance options
CCR&R also assists in the recruitment, startup and support of providers, while promoting quality, availability and affordability of existing services in the community. CCR&R makes referrals only, not recommendations. We do not warrant the information provided. We do not license, endorse or recommend any particular provider. We cannot assure a program gives quality childcare.
Note to Providers: there are no charges/fees associated with a provider listing in the Resource & Referral database or for referrals to your program. If you are asked to provide a payment for a referral or listing in the Resource & Referral database, please call the Office of Early Learning Resource & Referral Network at 1-866-357-3239. The information reported about a provider’s program is objective program information that is based on standards that are attainable for providers based on their type of care.
- For more information about the Childcare Resource & Referral Network and the Office of Early Learning, visit Florida Department of Education’s Early Learning website.
- For more information on licensing and to search childcare provider licencing reports, visit Florida Department of Education Childcare Locator or Florida’s Department of Children and Families Child Care Resources Search
- For information on the nationwide Child Care Resource and Referral Network, visit Child Care Resource Center or Childcare Aware.
Do You Need Support to Help Pay for Childcare?
Looking for financial assistance for childcare? Please visit the link to our School Readiness program HERE.
How to Request Child Care Resouce & Referral Services
Contact CCR&R to request your customized, unbiased computer- generated list of quality childcare programs by calling 772-595-6363, visiting our office located at 5000 Dunn Road, at the corner of Midway Road and Dunn Road, in Fort Pierce during business hours, or through our website. CONTACT US
If you’d like, you can schedule time with our CCR&R Specialists at our office to discuss your child’s needs. You will have the opportunity to ask specific questions regarding childcare and early childhood education options. We can guide you on accessing financial assistance, locating referrals to social service organizations, in addition to customizing a list of childcare services that meet your needs. This list can be e-mailed, mailed, faxed or picked up at the Coalition office.
Child Care Resource &Referral Fact Sheet
Selecting Quality Early Learning Programs
A Parent’s Guide to Childcare
Quality Childcare Checklist
Parent Resources: Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services
- Families with children who have disabilities and/or special health care needs.
- Early care and education providers needing information, consultation servcies and/or technical assistance in serving all children.
For information on services for children with special needs, call 1-800-218-0001 or visit Florida Early Steps.
Inclusion Warm Line
Provides information for child care providers regarding children with disabilities and special health care needs. The Early Intervention Administrator can be reached at 321-482-3445.
Florida Relay Services
Florida Relay is the communication link for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or speech impaired. Through Florida Relay, people who use specialized equipment can communicate with people who use standard phone equipment.
1-800-955-8771 (TTY) 1-800-955-8770(Voice)
1-800-955-1339 (ASCII) 1-877-955-8260 (VCO-Direct)
1-800-955-5334 (STS) 1-877-955-8773 (Spanish)
1-877-955-8707 (Creole)
Provider/Community Resources
More than 1 million children are victims of child abuse and neglect each year, according to state child protective service agencies. Many victims don’t receive help because they are not reported to the system. These abused and neglected children span all ages, races, religion and socio-economic backgrounds. Child maltreatment includes actions that result in imminent risk of serious harm, death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation of a child under age 18 by a parent or caretaker. When parents can’t, don’t or won’t protect their children, the Department of Children & Families steps in to help, providing a full spectrum of services, from parenting classes and respite care to transportation and childcare. The goal of the department is to keep children safe in their own families when possible.
Abuse Registry- call 1-800-96-abuse or visit Florida Department of Children and Families
VPK AND SCHOOL READINESS ASSISTANCE
PROVIDER ASSISTANCE
