From Child Care Aware’s Website:
We help families find the quality child care their children need to grow and we support the professional growth of child care professionals. Formerly the Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral Network, Child Care Aware of Minnesota has been in operation for more than 25 years. In that time, our statewide system of agencies has served more than 600,000 parents looks for child care and more than 100,000 child care professionals seeking education and professional development.
We believe that every child deserves quality care and education. By guiding and connecting families, educating and supporting providers, and informing and standing with our community through local and statewide partners, we’re working towards building a diverse, high-quality child care system accessible to all Minnesota families.
Here’s how Child Care Aware can help you as a provider:
Professionals & Caregivers
Minnesota depends on you. We count on child care professionals to nurture our children, prepare them for kindergarten and support their working parents. We are here to help. Keep your skills current through our online and face-to-face courses, reach for Parent Aware Stars, apply for grant dollars, educational scholarships or the Minnesota Child Care Credential.
Your local Child Care Aware staffers can help you with more information about grants, professional development, and Parent Aware. To locate them, click here.