Child Care
Alabama
The Alabama Department of Human Resources website is useful if you are seeking information concerning locating a daycare center, qualifying for food assistance or getting help establishing and collecting child support.
https://apps.dhr.alabama.gov/daycare/daycare_search
Alaska
Thread is Alaska’s Child Care Resource & Referral organization, working to advance the quality of early education and child development by empowering parents, educating child care professionals, and collaborating with our communities.
https://www.threadalaska.org/thread/families/finding-child-care/online-search-tool/
American Samoa
The AS CCP helps low-income families sustain their employment, furthering education, and job training by paying a subsidy for their children's care by authorized child care providers. Unless child care is provided for protective reasons and/ or is part of an Actively Seeking Employment (ASE) initiative, there are income and activity eligibility requirements for this program.
http://dhss.as/contact_childcare.html
Arizona
AZ Child Care Provider Search - Providing the bridge between parents, providers, community leaders, and policymakers about anything related to child care in Arizona.
https://azchildcareprovidersearch.azdes.gov/
Arkansas
The Licensing Unit is responsible for the enforcement of the Child Care Licensing Act for registered childcare family homes, licensed homes, and licensed childcare centers in Arkansas.
https://ardhslicensing.my.site.com/elicensing/s/search-provider/find-providers?language=en_US&tab=CC
California
We are a network of child care resource and referral (R&R) agencies across California.
Colorado
The State of Colorado offers a free search tool to help you find and research licensed child care programs in your community.
https://www.coloradoshines.com/families
Connecticut
211 Child Care is Connecticut’s statewide child care resource and referral agency. 211 Child Care provides free, confidential referrals to child care programs.
Delaware
The State of Delaware and Children & Families First makes every effort to supply you with up-to-date information. The information about the providers is supplied by the providers themselves.
https://www.mychildde.org/child-care/looking-in-delaware/
District of Columbia
My Child Care DC makes searching for child care options in DC easy and provides you with the information you need when selecting a child development facility. Use My Child Care DC to explore child care facilities, compare options with ease and connect with high-quality care.
Florida
Welcome to Florida's Child Care Provider Search! Here you can search and view child care provider profiles to help you make the important decision in finding a good childcare provider.
https://caressearch.myflfamilies.com/PublicSearch
Georgia
The CCR&Rs provide an invaluable network of support for parents and early care and education professionals at the local level.
http://families.decal.ga.gov/ChildCare/Search
Guam
Our goal is to provide assistance in accessing the resources which are made available to parents and families for child care in Guam. There are several agencies and programs that are ready to help.
https://directory.guamchildcare.com/directory
Hawaii
PATCH is a community service organization dedicated to supporting Hawaii's childcare needs. PATCH provides access to registered and licensed child care.
https://www.patchhawaii.org/find-child-care/
Idaho
Idaho STARS is here to support you. Call 2-1-1 to get in touch with a local Resource Specialist who will help you with your child care search.
https://idahostars.org/Families
Illinois
Illinois Cares for Kids is the one place Illinois parents, grandparents, caretakers, teachers, and child care providers can access all things related to early learning.
https://www.illinoiscaresforkids.org/provider-search/?zip
Indiana
The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal program that helps low-income families pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or attend training. This program also makes child care more available, affordable, and improves quality for families.
https://www.in.gov/fssa/childcarefinder/
Iowa
In Iowa, more than half of parents report missing work because of child care issues. Finding a quality child care program with openings that meets your family’s needs can be challenging. This tool helps you find safe solutions.
https://search.iachildcareconnect.org/
Kansas
Beginning the journey to find child care can be both exciting and overwhelming for families as they navigate various options to meet their needs. It’s important to consider factors like the quality of care, the environment, and the specific programs available to ensure a positive experience for their children.
https://ks.childcareaware.org/childcaresearch/
Kentucky
The Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps low-income families pay for child care. View child care assistance income guidelines through kynect.
https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits/s/child-care-provider?origin=program-page&language=en_US
Louisiana
Most early childhood programs offer music and art in the classroom. The goal is to equip you with the tools and resources to enhance that support, helping to ensure that every child receives the strong start they need.
Maine
Maine Child Care Search. This tool allows users to search regulated child care programs around the state of Maine.
https://search.childcarechoices.me/
Maryland
Maryland EXCELS understands that finding quality, affordable child care is important to Maryland families. When you choose a Maryland EXCELS program, you are selecting a program that exceeds state licensing requirements and is committed to continuous quality improvement and providing quality care for your child.
https://findaprogram.marylandexcels.org/
Massachusetts
The Department of Early Education and Care publishes a geographically-searchable online directory of licensed child care programs across the state.
https://childcare.mass.gov/findchildcare
Michigan
Find free PreK for your 4-year-old! Use GSQ's search tool to find free GSRP and Head Start programs as part of MI's PreK for All. Find Free PreK.
https://greatstarttoquality.org/find-programs/
Minnesota
This guide offers steps for choosing care, questions to ask programs, and things to look for as you visit child care programs.
https://www.parentaware.org/search/#/
Mississippi
MSDH's child care and youth camp facility search allows you to find licensed facilities by name, location, or services offered.
https://www.mdhs.provider.webapps.ms.gov/ccsearch.aspx
Missouri
With our services, child care providers can choose to invest in elevated supports that grow their program to meet the individual needs of the families and children they serve. United 4 Children will partner with child care programs and educators to reinvest in themselves and be empowered to live out their passion for children!
https://united4children.org/resource-and-referral/
Montana
To improve the quality, affordability and accessibility of early care and education in Montana, with focused efforts on coordinated systems. The role of the Child Care Licensing (CCL) program is to monitor, inspect, and support licensed and registered childcare facilities. https://dphhs.mt.gov/ecfsd/childcare/childcarelicensing/providersearch
Nebraska
Search For Child Care. The Department of Health and Human Services provides multiple search options to help families find child care that meets their needs.
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Search-for-Child-Care-Providers.aspx
Nevada
Nevadachildcare.org is a complete resource to address the child care needs of parents and employers and to support early learning providers.
New Hampshire
Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a family can make. NH Child Care Search is a free service that helps you find child care to best meet your needs. Search for providers to learn more about their quality rating, licensing history, and services they offer.
https://new-hampshire.my.site.com/nhccis/NH_ChildCareSearch
New Jersey
To find a licensed child care provider in your area and view inspection reports, visit our child care search page or contact your local CCR&R.
https://www.childcarenj.gov/Provider-Search
New Mexico
ECECD wants to hear from you — the dedicated parents and caregivers of young children in New Mexico. You care for them, and we want to best care for you.
https://childcare.ececd.nm.gov/search
New York
Search for Child Care. OCFS can both help you with finding child care services and with finding financial assistance in paying for it.
https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/looking/
North Carolina
The NC DHHS Child Care Provider Search helps you find a child care provider in your area.
https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/childcaresearch
North Dakota
Child Care Aware of North Dakota is an information hub for current and prospective child care providers and offers parents customized referrals.
Northern Mariana Islands
The Child Care Licensing Program (“CCLP”) under the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs (“DCCA”) is the responsible Commonwealth agency in licensing child care services in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (“CNMI”) in coordination with other relevant Commonwealth agencies
https://www.childcare.gov.mp/cclp/day-care-centers/
Ohio
This site will help you locate the type of early care and education program that meets your needs. You also can learn more about programs' licensing status.
http://childcaresearch.ohio.gov/
Oklahoma
Licensing specialists monitor child care programs and provide resources. Parents can reach out to them if they have concerns regarding their child's programs.
https://childcarefind.okdhs.org/faq
Oregon
Find Child Care Oregon helps families locate child care through referrals and provides resources to make informed decisions about child care needs. 211Info is available to provide high quality referrals to support your child care search, or you can conduct your own search
https://findchildcareoregon.org/
Pennsylvania
You have options when it comes to the care for your child. Whether you need child care or another early learning program, you can find it here.
https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch/#/childcareprovidersearch
Puerto Rico
To be the leading agency in the comprehensive development of early childhood and families through innovation, quality of service, and excellence.
https://childcare.familia.pr.gov/buscar-proveedor
Rhode Island
Educational excellence, unwavering dedication and outstanding child care. Those are the values that The Early Learning Centers of Rhode Island stands for.
https://earlylearningprograms.dhs.ri.gov/
South Carolina
ABC Quality helps you find the state's strongest early learning and child care programs. Use our tool to search for high quality providers near you.
https://abcquality.org/provider-search
South Dakota
The Office of Licensing and Accreditation Constituent Portal provides information about the following providers:
Behavioral Health Programs
Child Care Programs
Youth Care Programs
Tennessee
The One DHS Customer Portal is a self-service website that helps our customers to connect to these services in one convenient online location.
Texas
Find all types of child care, all in one place. Explore physical child care programs based on your location and children's age.
https://childcare.twc.texas.gov/find/welcome
Utah
Begin a search by entering an address to find quality child care near you or your family. You may also search by a program's name to find out more information.
https://jobs.utah.gov/occ/cac/search/
Vermont
http://www.brightfutures.dcf.state.vt.us/
Virgin Islands
The Office of Child Care and Regulatory Services (OCCRS)combines three key child care governance functions under one lead agency.
https://dhs.vi.gov/child-care-regulatory/
Virginia
https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/families/finding-child-care
Washington
Child Care Check is Washington State's licensed child care status and record database. Search providers and find out background check statuses, licensing history, monitoring reports and more!
https://www.findchildcarewa.org/
West Virginia
West Virginia's Child Care Program is dedicated to improving the affordability, accessibility and quality of child care services.
https://dhhr.wv.gov/bfa/ece/pages/providersearch.aspx
Wisconsin
Nationally, and right here in Wisconsin, child care providers are at a breaking point after operating on razor thin margins for decades.
https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/ccregulation/faq
Wyoming
the Wyoming Department of Family Services Child Care Information website helps you find great child care providers in Wyoming.
https://findchildcarewy.org/maps/