Arizona's Department of Health Services Parent Guide Page (pdf file)
An introduction to the rules and regulations that govern certified and licensed child care in Arizona. This site also provides information about the Department of Health Services as well as discussing the role of the Office of Child Care Licensure and their responsibilities to the child care industry.
Arizona Department of Health Services Enforcement Actions
A searchable database of enforcement actions taken by DHS. Be sure to set the License Type to "CHILD CARE" if you wish to view child care enforcement actions. To view the licensing history of child care centers and group homes please see http://www.azcarecheck.com.
Arizona Self Help offers prescreening for social service programs, contact information, a list of what to bring to the interviews, a brief program description and downloadable applications.
Rules for Arizona Centers & Homes
This site discusses all of the rules that state monitored and certified child care providers must follow.
Arizona Department of Education Home Page
All of the latest information about what is going on in education in the state of Arizona.
Department of Economic Security
In Arizona, the State's social service agency is called the Department of Economic Security or DES. This agency is dedicated to working with people to help them achieve self-sufficiency through a variety of services. Their web site provides information on a wide variety of programs.
DES Child Care Administration
The DES Child Care Administration assists eligible families in paying for a portion of their child care costs. Their web site offers a variety of useful forms, including an income eligibility chart, to help you to determine if you are eligible for child care assistance, application forms if you find you are eligible, information on becoming a DES Certified provider if you would like to provide child care in your home and a listing of CCA offices Statewide so that you can locate the office nearest you.
NAEYC Accredited Centers Search Page
Check to see if your child is attending one of the accredited centers in Arizona. This site can also help centers prepare for accreditation.
Use ERIC To Search Your Education Topic
ERIC is the Educational Resources Information Center, an information network designed to provide users with ready access to education literature. Most any topic relating to education, from curriculum materials to articles from more than 800 journals, can be researched here.
The ADA continues to fight for equality and accessibility for all Americans. Check out this sight for all of the latest information
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
The primary mission of this organization is to promote health and safety in out-of-home child care settings.
Arizona Legislative Information System
Do you know the Arizona representative and senator who represents you? Find out at this site and have your voice heard!
FedWorld Information Network
This site lists recent government reports and allows the user to search government information by keywords.
National Child Care Information Center
This site provides a central access point for child care related information. Find great links to other pages and be the first on your block to be notified of the newest trends in child care. Bookmark this site today!
American Academy of Pediatrics
This organization is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all children through legislation and education. Check this site for health news and tips.
Center for the Child Care Workforce
The Center for the Child Care Workforce is a nonprofit, research, education and advocacy organization committed to improving child care quality by upgrading the compensation, working conditions and training of child care teachers and family child care providers.
Child Welfare League of America
An association of more than 1,100 non-profit agencies that assist over 3.5 million abused and neglected children each year through a variety of services.
Children's Defense Fund
CDF provides a strong voice for all American children who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. This site provides links to job opportunities, publications, and the latest information on how you can Stand For Children.
New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development
As scientists discover new information about how the brain develops and learning occurs, New Directions Institute (NDI) translates these findings into ways parents and caregivers may promote healthy development of the brain. Greatest emphasis is on birth to three when 90 percent of brain development occurs. The goal is for every child to be prepared for learning and social success.
Child Care Aware
1-800-424-2246 - Child Care Aware is a non-profit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community. Their web site features a "Child Care Connector" that allows you to search for your local Child Care Resource & Referral agency using your zip code.
The Daily Parent Newsletter
This site is frequently updated with useful parenting tips and ideas. Add your name to their list!
New Parents Network
English and Spanish parenting information in the form of general and Tucson-specific services.
