Having trouble finding child care even after looking for a while? Start with visiting your state’s child care website and contacting your child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency for a list of child care options. Over 400 local Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies across the United States exist so it’s a good place to start.
If you are still having trouble, check out the list below.
Stay in touch with your CCR&R agency. Ask for help finding options that might work for you.
Talk to friends, neighbors and people at your work or school, place of worship or community center. Has anyone faced the same challenge? How did they find appropriate care?
Discuss your child care needs with your employer and with co-workers. If many of you are having the same difficulties, your employer needs to know.
Make a short-term plan for child care, but don’t give up until you find the kind of care you are looking for.
Get on the waiting list at every program that would work for you. Sometimes, openings come up unexpectedly. Waiting lists may be shorter than anticipated, so don’t let a long-projected wait keep you from getting on a list.
Be sure you’ve considered all the types of child care that may be available to you.
If you have any questions about finding and selecting child care, contact your state child care resource and referral agency.
Source: The Administration for Children & Families: childcare.gov