Family Support

Parents and other caregivers interested in receiving child care referrals for quality child care may call (910) 860-2277. Referral lines and walk-in services are available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

All child care referrals provided by the Partnership for Children are free of charge. 

Family Support Database Includes:

• Star-rated license information for each facility
• Contact information for obtaining background reports on child care facilities
• Teacher/child ratio
• Cost and hours of operation
• Name and location of child care centers and family child care homes
• Care for children ages birth to 12 years

Any personal information shared with us in search for child care is kept confidential.  We do not share personal information with others without your permission. 

Considerations in Choosing Quality Child Care

• Do you hear and see happy children?
• Is the atmosphere bright and pleasant?
• Is the environment safe and clean, both indoors and outdoors?
• Is the child care center or family child care home licensed by the state?
• Are you encouraged to make unscheduled visits?
• Do the providers have their NC Child Care Credentials?
• Do the providers seek additional training or education?

CCR&R Complaint Policy

(complaints against child care facilities)

Parent Workshops

• Tips on Choosing Quality Child Care
• Infant Massage
• "Mommy & Me" Art Classes
• Reading with Your Child
• Getting Ready for Kindergarten
• Behavior Management
• CPR & First Aid

Other Services for Parents

• Child safety seats are available through the Car Seat Program
• Child care subsidy is provided for emergency and crisis assistance
• Provide resources to children and families
  • Parent workshop and training
• Services and/or resources for your child with special needs

Web Resources:

• Inform parents about the characteristics of high quality care
  • Checklist for family child care home or for child care center
  • NC child care rated system

 

For more information please contact
Michelle Hearon, Family Support Military Coordinator
Raquel Rodriguez, Family Support Manager
at 860-2277
mhearon@ccpfc.org or rrodriguez@ccpfc.org

 

The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc. does not endorse, approve, or recommend any child care center or family child care home.  Teh Partnership does not guarantee the quality of any child care provider.  The Partnership will work to teach parents how to choose quality child care.

The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County, Inc. makes referrals.  We do not make recommendations to legal operating child care facilities.  The Partnership does not judge race, background, religion, age, origin, sex, handicap or political group. 

 

Your needs are important to us.  If you have any questions or concerns about our referral services please contact the CCR&R Director, Lynn Vick, at

(910) 860-2277.