{"id":5507,"date":"2022-01-18T10:08:18","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T17:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/?page_id=5507"},"modified":"2022-06-14T10:11:41","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T17:11:41","slug":"childcare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/es\/resources\/early-childhood\/childcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Childcare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Parents of children with special needs often face challenges finding appropriate childcare.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/childqanda.htm\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/childqanda.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> Learn more about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to childcare.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gloria McGinty from the Association for Supportive Childcare joined us on Facebook Live to share what parents need to know about finding childcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-8c898eb8\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2021 0514 Brittany Miller &amp; Gloria McGinty   Childcare\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/37w12bWhrco?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"first-things-first\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/earlylearningparents\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjtTf6s-c8AIVdAp9Ch3U8ATfEAAYASAAEgK7H_D_BwE\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/earlylearningparents\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjtTf6s-c8AIVdAp9Ch3U8ATfEAAYASAAEgK7H_D_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Things First<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First Things First supports early childhood programs in Arizona through grants to community organizations that provide services, at no cost, for young children from birth to age 5 (before kindergarten) and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space may be limited, and eligibility requirements may apply. While this listing only includes programs funded by First Things First, many of them can connect you with additional services that might be right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/resources\/find-programs\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/resources\/find-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Search for programs in your area<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/recursos-en-espanol\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.firstthingsfirst.org\/recursos-en-espanol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recursos en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quality-first-childcare-programs\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/qualityfirstaz.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/qualityfirstaz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quality First Childcare Programs<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality First is Arizona\u2019s quality improvement and rating system for early learning programs. Created and administered by First Things First, Quality First partners with more than 1,000 licensed and regulated childcare and preschool providers across the state to improve the quality of their early learning programs for children from birth to age 5 and help more Arizona kids arrive at kindergarten ready to succeed.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/qualityfirstaz.com\/provider-search\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/qualityfirstaz.com\/provider-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childcare provider search<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-child-care-resource-referral\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azccrr.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.azccrr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Child Care Resource &amp; Referral<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CCR&amp;R<\/strong> helps families find childcare. Choosing childcare is one of the most important decisions families make, but all too often they must rely on word-of-mouth. Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&amp;R) helps families take the guesswork out of choosing care by providing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Information about&nbsp;local childcare programs per your request<\/li><li>Information on state licensing rules and regulations (requirements)<\/li><li>Information on availability of childcare subsidies<\/li><li>Information on quality childcare indicators<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>CCR&amp;R provides guidance by phone, in person, and in other ways, such as the internet. To conduct an online search, <a href=\"https:\/\/azchildcareprovidersearch.azdes.gov\/\">https:\/\/azchildcareprovidersearch.azdes.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call toll free: 1-800-308-9000 &nbsp;<br><\/strong>Business hours are Monday &#8211; Friday &nbsp;8:00am to 6:00pm<br>Saturdays &#8211; 8:00am to 12:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-des-child-care-administration-cca\"><a href=\"https:\/\/des.az.gov\/services\/child-and-family\/child-care\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/des.az.gov\/services\/child-and-family\/child-care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The <strong>DES Child Care Administration <\/strong>(CCA)<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> The <strong>DES Child Care Administration <\/strong>(CCA) offers childcare assistance for: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Low-income families that are working<\/li><li>Teen parents enrolled in high school or GED classes<\/li><li>Homeless or domestic violence shelter residents<\/li><li>Individuals who are unable to care for their children due to physical or emotional conditions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/des.az.gov\/services\/child-and-family\/child-care\/how-apply-for-child-care-assistance\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/des.az.gov\/services\/child-and-family\/child-care\/how-apply-for-child-care-assistance\" target=\"_blank\">Apply for Child Care Assistance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-undefined uagb-block-1692641a\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Apply for DES Child Care Assistance (American Sign Language)\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/491775600?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-brand-secondary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/refer-a-family\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/raisingspecialkids.net\/refer-a-family\/\">Do you still have questions? 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