Child Care Resource and Referral
1910 E. Meadowmere
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-887-3545
Toll Free: 800-743-8497
Fax: 417-823-9459
Opportunities in a Professional Education Network (OPEN) Website includes:
Missouri Early Childhood Trainer Registry
Professional Achievement Recognition System
Workforce INcentive Project (WIN)
MO and KS Core Competencies
Explore the US Product and Safety Commission's website and find product recalls and other safety information.
The Council for Professional Recognition works to improve the status of early care providers. Learnabout and explore the different types of Child Development Associates (CDA), and gain access to publications from the Council.
The Child Care Food Program is a reimbursement program for licensed day care/group home providers. It is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and managed and directed by the Missouri Department of Health. Find out how you can participate, and learn how to provide healthy meals to the children you serve.
Other links to check out for Early Childhood Resources!
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Missouri Department of Social Services
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well being of all children, especially those birth to age 8. For Advocacy information and the latest early childhood information check out the NAEYC website.
Also Available from families by NAEYC is The Right Choice for Kids . This website helps families feel good about the child care, preschool, and kindergarten programs they choose. A quality checklist is available, as well as, a guide for families based on NAEYC accreditation standards. Available in English and Spanish.
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