{"id":50006,"date":"2023-04-20T23:35:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T23:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/?page_id=50006"},"modified":"2024-01-30T22:59:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T22:59:37","slug":"finding-child-care-in-az","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ftf-stg.magnetry.com\/es\/resources\/quality-first\/finding-child-care-in-az\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Child Care in AZ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are several different types of regulated child care and preschool programs in Arizona, including child care centers, family child care homes, and public and private preschools. These programs are certified, registered and\/or licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS), the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) or the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). (There are also regulated programs on military bases or tribal lands.)<\/p>\n<h2><b>Look for programs that participate in Quality First<\/b><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23228 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ftf-stg.magnetry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Quality-First-AZ-01.png\" alt=\"Quality First AZ\" width=\"323\" height=\"331\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>More than 1,300 child care centers, homes and preschool programs in communities across Arizona participate in Quality First. All are licensed and regulated in Arizona, but participating in Quality First is voluntary. These programs are committed to quality improvement, going beyond regulatory requirements to help the infants, toddlers and preschoolers in their care be ready for success in school and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Each program in Quality First is assessed and given a Star Rating based on the key components of quality early care and education \u2014 things like health and safety practices, learning environments and teacher-child interactions that help support children\u2019s language, thinking and social skills.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the programs in Quality First have earned ratings that meet or exceed quality standards (3-stars and above). And no matter their current rating level, you can be assured that programs participating in Quality First are committed to improving the quality of early care and education they provide for young children.<\/p>\n<p>Find a Quality First Program Near You!<\/p>\n<p>Child care providers and preschool programs that choose to participate in Quality First are going above and beyond state licensing requirements. They are improving the quality of their early learning settings in ways that help young children learn, grow and thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Search for child care providers<\/p>\n<h2><b>Get help finding quality child care in Arizona<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46850 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ftf-stg.magnetry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ccrr.jpg\" alt=\"Child Care Resource &amp; Referral\" width=\"830\" height=\"596\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azccrr.com\/\"><b>Child Care Resource and Referral<\/b><\/a> (CCR&amp;R) helps families looking for all types of regulated child care in Arizona. CCR&amp;R provides one-on-one guidance by phone, in person or online. You can ask questions and find out about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Child care providers and preschool programs near you<\/li>\n<li>How you may be able to get help paying for child care<\/li>\n<li>State licensing rules and regulations<\/li>\n<li>Questions to ask providers you are considering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>By Phone: <\/b>Call CCR&amp;R at <b>1-800-308-9000<\/b>. Business hours are Monday &#8211; Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><b>Online: <\/b>You can also search for child care and preschool programs using CCR&amp;R\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/azchildcareprovidersearch.azdes.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Arizona Child Care Provider Search tool<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>CCR&amp;R is funded by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Learn more about child care in Arizona at DES\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.azccrr.com\/providers-needed.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Little Moments. Big Impact.<\/b><\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>Provider? Visit QualityFirstAZ.com<\/p>\n<p>Quality First supports early care and education programs in what they do best \u2014 helping prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>Learn More<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Find Head Start programs<\/strong><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-46849 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ftf-stg.magnetry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/headstart.jpg\" alt=\"Head Start\" width=\"832\" height=\"792\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov\/\"><strong>Head Start<\/strong><\/a> preschool programs (for 3- and 4-year-olds) and Early Head Start (for infants and toddlers) provide low-income families (at or below the federal poverty level) with free, high-quality early learning services, as well as nutrition, health, mental health, disabilities and social services, all with a strong parent involvement focus. Both programs also welcome children with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Head Start programs typically provide early care and education on a part-day basis. Some programs also enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the poverty guidelines. Head Start program staff determine eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>Use the<a href=\"https:\/\/eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov\/center-locator\"> <strong>Head Start Locator<\/strong><\/a> to find a program near you. You can also see this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azed.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/AZHSA%20State-Wide%20Recruitment%20Flyer%20English.pdf\"> <strong>Arizona Head Start information sheet<\/strong><\/a> to find your local program. (Also available in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.azed.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/AZHSA%20State-Wide%20Recruitment%20Flyer%20Spanish.pdf\"> <strong>Spanish<\/strong><\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p>Then contact the Head Start or Early Head Start program serving your community. 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