looking for childcareChild Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a statewide program in Arizona that helps families find child care. CCR&R provides information about community trainings and resources for child care providers and the early childhood community. This program is funded by the Department of Economic Security, Child Care Administration. The CCR&R phone service is available Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and our website search is always available. Services are provided at no charge.

For Families CCR&R provides:

  • Referrals to child care based on the expressed needs of the family
  • Information about rates, policies, vacancies, licensing standards and other information about child care
  • Guidelines on what to look for in quality child care
  • Information about assistance paying for child care:

  • Department of Economic Security Child Care Subsidies

For Child Care Providers CCR&R provides:

  • Listing on our Child Care Referral Database
  • Help with business, child care and regulatory questions
  • Information about comprehensive trainings and workshops
  • Quarterly newsletters

For the Community CCR&R provides:

  • Information about classes and trainings
  • Child care supply and demand information
  • Statistical information

Child Care Resource and Referral provides information about child care programs, not recommendations. CCR&R does not endorse, regulate, or monitor child care. Parents are encouraged to visit and interview providers before making a final decision about their child care. Please contact CCR&R with questions.

Both CCR&R agencies are members of Child Care Aware of America. Child Care Aware of America works with more than 600 state and local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to ensure that families in every local community have access to quality, affordable child care. For more information about Child Care Aware of America, please visit: www.naccrra.org

Please feel free contact a supervisor at CCR&R with any questions or concerns about the service at 1-800-308-9000.