Making a Choice for Child Care
Choosing a child care provider that meets the needs of both parent and child can be a daunting task. Families most certainly ask,
- “Can I trust this person?”
- “Is this a safe and healthy place for my child?”
- “What is quality care anyway?”
As parents and/or guardians of young children, choosing care for them while you are at work or school is perhaps one of the most important decisions you will make for them. It is a major decision that will affect both your child’s future and yours. Issues of trust, health and safety, and Quality all will come into play in making this decision.
Information on this website and contact with yourlocal Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency can assist families through the process of choosing an appropriate child care provider. You can search for care, find out what Quality indicators look like, and access other helpful family resources.
If you decide to call or contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency for a child care referral, you will be provided with a list of providers suited to meet your needs and preferences for care as well as consumer information and resources to aid you in your decision making.
The New Hampshire Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agencies do not license, regulate, rate or endorse programs or providers. We recognize that choosing care is a very individualized decision and a very important decision. Our role is to provide you with the information and resources to make an informed decision. In addition to the list of providers that we will send you, you also receive a “referral packet”. The documents in the referral packet include but are not limited to:
| Referral Packet |
| • Summary of NH Child Care Regulations |
| • 5 Steps to Choosing Quality Child Care |
When you contact your local CCR&R agency we can also give you information about:
Once your decision for child care is made, you may still have questions or concerns regarding your child’s development or appropriateness of care. Your CCR&R Specialist can provide consultation or referrals to other available resources to meet you or your child’s needs.
We hope you find these resources helpful and we look forward to speaking with you in person. Please keep in mind that any information you give your CCR&R is kept confidential and all of our services are provided to parents FREE of charge.
