Child Care Resource & Referral

The Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral (R&R) Network, through a partnership with the Department of Early Learning, was created in statute to support families and caregivers, shape policy, and build communities that promote the learning and development of children and youth throughout Washington State through a strong statewide network of local child care resource and referral programs. The Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network:

  • Provides referrals for families to licensed child care, other resources in local communities and steps for choosing a quality child care provider
  • Supports child care providers by offering professional training, educational scholarships, onsite consultation and resources
  • Partners with local agencies and employers to strengthen the child care system
  • Provides data on child care supply and demand
Resource & Referral 2008 system transformation

The statewide resource & referral system currently is undergoing a reorganization guided by the Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network Board.
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Resource & referral work with child care providers

Local resource & referral agencies support child care providers as professionals.
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Using resource & referral resources to find child care

Your local child care resource & referral agency can help you find the child care setting and location that best matches your family's needs.
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