Whether you are starting a child care business, growing an existing program, or looking for support, Iowa CCR&R is here to help.
CCR&R provides free consultation, training, business resources, funding information, and tools that support Iowa child care providers at every stage of their journey.
Provider Pathways
I Want to Start a Child Care Business
Learn about the steps to open a child care program in Iowa. CCR&R can help you understand registration, licensing, Child Care Assistance, business planning, and next steps.
Start Your Child Care Journey:
I Already Operate a Child Care Program
Find training, consultation, business tools, emergency preparedness resources, and support for daily program operations.
I Want to Improve Quality
CCR&R can help you work toward quality improvement goals through IQ4K, coaching, consultation, and professional development.
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Provider Services and Support
Child Care Consultation
Work one-on-one with a CCR&R Child Care Consultant for guidance on regulations, business practices, program operations, and quality improvement. Consultation is available at no cost to Iowa providers.
Professional Development
Access training, online learning, curriculum support, and professional growth resources for Iowa’s child care workforce.
Funding & Business Supports
Explore grants, Shared Services, business tools, and funding resources that help strengthen child care programs.
Provider Resources
Find forms, guides, templates, emergency preparedness materials, and tools that support daily operations.
Child Care Consultants
CCR&R Child Care Consultants are a resource to help improve the quality of care for all of Iowa’s children. Consultants provide technical assistance and consultations to meet the individualized needs of each provider. Consultation topics may include:
- CACFP - Child Care and Adult Care Food Program
- Challenging Behaviors
- Curriculum & Assessment
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Grants
- HHS Regulations
- Health
- Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K)
- Marketing
- Policies
- Quality Rating & Improvement System
- Room Arrangement
- Safety
- Training & Staff Development
- Working with Families
The BEST part is - consultation and assistance from a CCR&R Child Care Consultant is 100% FREE!
Request new Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provider application packet from CCR&R here.
Provider Services
Ensuring a child's success starts from the early years. Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is committed to helping Iowa child care businesses reach their full potential. CCR&R Child Care Consultant’s work closely with providers to develop effective strategies that enable them to create a high-quality program. Together, we are working towards building a bright and promising future for Iowa's children.