CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R)

CCR&R connects families with Early Learning Specialists to discuss all things child care and early learning. Families can speak with our team via phone (561-514-3300) Monday-Thursday (8:00-5:30pm), Friday (8:00am-12:00pm), or through WebChat. We offer services in all languages!

All information gathered by CCR&R staff, including names of parents/caregivers and their children, addresses, income, and any private details pertaining to any family members applicable to serving the parent’s needs, is kept private and confidential. No family information is shared verbally or in writing with any outside party.

How Can We Help?

CCR&R staff can assist you with the information you need to make a careful and informed choice for your little learner.

Access Parent Eligibility Forms Here

How can I find child care providers in my area?

You can complete a provider listing request form HERE, or give us a call at 561-514-3300, so we can generate a listing of child care providers based on your needs.
What are the different types of child care?
- Family Child Care Homes (Licensed): Family child care takes place in a person's home for children from unrelated families. Group size may vary. Ages of children may often be mixed, although some providers serve only a particular age group, such as infants, toddlers or preschoolers.
- Licensed or License-Exempt Early Learning Centers: Early learning centers may be licensed or license-exempt and are usually located in spaces adapted for early learning and child care purposes. Some types of centers available include stand-alone centers and those located in businesses, apartment complexes, universities, public schools, hospitals or faith-based facilities
- Licensed Centers: Licensed centers must pass an initial inspection to ensure they meet all licensing standards. Licensed centers are also re-inspected to follow up on health and safety standards.
- License-Exempt (Religious) Centers: Some religious centers are exempt from child care licensing. These centers must be an integral part of a church or faith-based school.
- School-Age Care (Licensed or License-Exempt): School-age children are at least 5 years old by September 1 of that school year and are attending kindergarten through fifth grade. A school-age program is a licensed or license-exempt program that serves only school-age children. The setting for a school-age program may be a public or private school, private center, family child care home, faith-based facility or community/recreation program. School-age programs may be open before and after school including full days during teacher planning days, spring, winter and summer breaks
What languages do you serve?

Our team is prepared to assist you in any language!
Where can I find resources on quality child care?

View our CCR&R Packets which connects families with all of our available resources:

CCRR Fact Sheet - English
CCRR Fact Sheet - Spanish
Resource Packet - English
Resource Packet - Spanish
Resource Packet - Creole

Ready to apply for VPK.

Need help paying for child care? Call us at 561-514-3300
Can CCR&R help me if I’m looking for family resources?

Yes, please call our team to speak to a Team Member for a one-on-one needs assessment.
Can I meet with someone in-person to discuss options for my child?

If you need in-person assistance, please call 561-514-3300 or chat with us via webchat to schedule an appointment. Appointments are available at the following locations:

Early Learning Coalition Palm Springs Office
1630 S. Congress Ave., Suite #300, Palm Springs, FL 33461
Mon-Thurs, 8am-5:30pm

Early Learning Coalition Riviera Beach Office
2051 M.L.K. Jr Blvd #300, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Mon-Thurs, 8am-5:30pm

Achievement Centers for Children & Families, Monday through Wednesday, 8am - 5:30pm
555 NW 4th St, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Bridges at Belle Glade, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 8:30am - 5:30pm
141 SE Ave C, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Bridges at Pahokee, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 8:30am - 5:30pm
170 S Barfield Hwy #102, Pahokee, FL 33476
What programs and services can ELCPBC offer?

ELC offers financial, academic and developmental assessment services. Please explore our For Families page to get started.