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Washington State Child Care Resource and Referral Annual Child Care Supply and Demand Data Report

The information contained in this report details child care referral statistics that the CCR&R Network gathered in 2010 and comparative statistics for the years 2006 through 2010. Client referral statistics reflect only the number of families that accessed the CCR&R Network’s referral services and thus do not represent the state's total child care needs. Provider statistics include licensed child care facilities in all of the state’s 39 counties as of December 2010 but the rate data was calculated for June 30th.

2010 Supply and Demand Data Report

Child Care Resource & Referral Annual Reports

Annual Reports have been generated for Child Care Resource and Referral in Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties. The reports are filled with information about the services we provide to parents/families and providers, as well as descriptions of our community partnerships and exciting news about future Child Care Resource and Referral endeavors. Click on the links below to access the annual reports.

2009 Annual Report 2008 Annual Report 2007 Annual Report

Child Care Resource & Referral County Data Reports

County Reports have been generated for Child Care Resource and Referral in Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties. The reports are filled with statistical information about cost, supply and demand, and other noticeable trends occurring within our child care community. Click on the links below to access the county reports.

2009 Island County 2009 San Juan County 2009 Whatcom County

Child Care Resource & Referral Monthly eNewsletters: Friday Focus

January 2012 Issue December 2011 Issue November 2011 Issue October 2011 Issue


Child Care Resource & Referral Quarterly Newsletters: Early Learning Connections

Winter 2011 Issue Fall 2011 Issue Summer 2011 Issue Spring 2011 Issue


Messages & Agenda

Through our work supporting families, child care providers, and local communities, the WA State Child Care Resource & Referral Network (of which Opportunity Council’s CCR&R is a part), is keenly aware of the difficult economic situation facing the State of Washington. Funding reductions enacted on Washington’s CCR&R system significantly impact our ability to offer high-quality services to parents / families, child care providers, businesses representatives, and community partners. Click here to read more about the impact of funding reductions.

http://www.childcarenet.org/get-involved/advocacy/policy-resources/impact-of-funding-reductions.pdf

Click here for our 2011-2013 Public Policy Agenda, which addresses budget cuts and other important issues in early care and education.

http://www.childcarenet.org/get-involved/advocacy/policy-resources/2011-13-public-policy-agenda.pdf

And click here to learn how to use messages to effect change.

http://www.childcarenet.org/get-involved/advocacy/policy-resources


Click Here to Learn How to Become an Advocate for Early Learning!

In order to learn more about and actively influence public policy pertaining to quality child care and early learning, contact your Washington State legislature. You can find your legislature online at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx.


Action and Information

Click here to learn about H1N1 (Swine Flu) implications, specifically for pregnant women and nursing mothers, as noted by Obstetricians at Stanford University.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Guidance on Influenza Response for Child Care Providers
News from Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)


Activities and Events

Would you like to find out more information about children activities happening in your area? Click on the following links to find out about events happening throughout Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties!

• Island County: http://www.islandcounty.net/health/children's_commission/
• San Juan County: http://www.sanjuancalendar.com
• Whatcom County: http://www.neighborhood-kids.com


The Daily Parent

This parent newsletter offers the latest information on child development issues, and gives practical everyday suggestions for busy parents and child care professionals.

The Daily Parent, a newsletter for parents and families in Island and San Juan Counties (English)
The Daily Parent, a newsletter for parents and families in Whatcom County (English)

Funding Sources

CCR&R would like to thank its primary funders: Child Care and Development Block Grant, Community Services Block Grant, Washington State CCR&R Network, Thrive by Five, Department of Early Learning, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, United Way, and Fee for Service (including school districts, health departments, etc.).




Child Care Resource & Referral of Island, San Juan, and Whatcom Counties
1111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 200 • Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-734-8396 • Toll Free: 1-888-444-1862
Fax: 360-671-5096 • TTY: 1-800-833-6388
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