About Us

Connecting Families, Providers and the Community in Arizona.

Who We Are

Arizona Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) offers comprehensive support and information to ensure every child has access to quality care and we empower providers with the tools and knowledge to deliver exceptional child care services. Our commitment extends to fostering strong community connections that enhance the overall child care landscape in Arizona.

Our Goals

CCR&R’s goals are centered around enhancing child care quality and accessibility for Arizona’s communities.

Increase Family Awareness and Engagement

We ensure families have the necessary information to make informed child care choices.

Improve Quality of Care
and Education

Through education and resources, we help families identify and secure the best child care for their needs.

Promote Professional Development

We support child care professionals with development resources and technical assistance.

Build the Supply of Child Care

Responding to market gaps, we aid in recruiting and retaining quality child care providers so Arizona families have equal access to child care.

Services We Provide

Our services are designed to support and uplift the child care landscape across Arizona, catering to the diverse needs of families, providers, and communities.

Child Care Assistance

We help families find the right child care, providing information on local programs, licensing rules, subsidies and quality indicators.

Family Support

Our one-on-one discussions with parents assess individual needs, balancing family life, work and school, especially for low-income families.

Quality Improvement

Our technical assistance and support for quality initiatives, including the Quality First system and national accreditation, enhance child care quality.

Build the Child Care Network

We provide an entry point to the child care field, support providers with licensing, training and resources, and collaborate with local and state governments and private sectors.

Education and Early Learning

We educate parents about early learning and quality care, highlighting the link between early childhood experiences and future school success.

Research and Trends

We gather information to understand family needs, document local child care supply and costs and track changing family needs.

Community Engagement

Our outreach to many community leaders and partnership with family support services promotes an overall vision of child care.

Advocacy and Storytelling

We tell the child care story through research, community needs assessment and by bringing the voices of children, families and providers forward.

Contact Us

Whether you need child care information or support, CCR&R and other Arizona departments are here to help you.

Contact Arizona Child Care Resource & Referral

Reach out for consumer education, resources and tools related to child care needs.

Contact Arizona Department of Economic Security

Get assistance with the child care provider application process, child care financial aid and other support services.

Find Your Local Office

File a Child Care Provider Complaint

If you have concerns about a child care provider’s care, submit a complaint for a thorough review.

Submit a Complaint