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Welcome to the Office of Child Care from Shannon Rudisill, Director Introduction to the Office of Child Care, Shannon Rudisill, Director -
Positive mental health is essential to a child's healthy development from birth. Learn More about National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day -
The early years of a child’s life are critical for building the foundation needed for success later in school and in life. Learn about the President’s Early Learning Initiative. -
ACF and FEMA ask Governors to prioritize child care in emergency preparedness and response planning. Read the letter. -
Support the early learning and development of our country's youngest and most vulnerable children. LEARN MORE -
Find child care resources by state through Child Care Aware of America -
Learn more about the new EPA Resource Directory. -
Learn about preventing and managing infectious diseases as a health care professional and child care provider. Find out more about the free online course.
What is the Office of Child Care (OCC)?
The Office of Child Care supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and afterschool programs.
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Final FY 2010 & Preliminary FY 2011 Data Tables Available
May 3, 2013National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day
May 1, 2013Healthy Futures Curricula PediaLink Online Learning Module
April 16, 2013The President’s Early Learning Initiative: A Birth to Five Continuum of High Quality Early Care and Education
April 10, 2013Revised Construction and Major Renovation Program Instruction approved by the Office of Management and Budget
April 5, 2013- More News
Quick Facts
More than 572,000
child care providers received CCDF funds in FY 2010. Learn more about the Child Care and Development Fund
Featured Resource
QRIS Cost Estimation Model and Resource Guide
November 8, 2012
The QRIS Cost Estimation Model and QRIS Resource Guide are online quality rating and improvement resources provided by the Office of Child Care.
Featured Resource
Cleanup: Bringing Children Back to Flood-Stricken Areas Safely – Conference call sponsored jointly by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
February 5, 2013
In December 2012, as part of the recovery effort following Superstorm Sandy, the Administration for Children and Families partnered with the US Environmental Protection Agency and held an audio conference call offering guidance on returning children to storm-impacted facilities.
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Resources for Parents
- Find good quality child care
- Find help to pay for child care
- Find your local Head Start program
- Health and safety regulations for child care programs in your State
- Report child abuse and neglect
Resources for Providers
- Learn what providers should know about child care assistance for families.
- Learn about funding to help start or improve a child care program
- Receive funding to serve children from low-income families
Fundamentals for CCDF Administrators
The Fundamentals for CCDF Administrators is a comprehensive resource and reference material for state/territory and tribal administrators.
Interoperability Collaborations
The Office of Child Care works closely and collaboratively with agencies across the government to develop and promote programs for children.