Child Care Resource & Referral
CCR&R services parents and families, early education & childcare professionals, and agencies serving those groups. As a state-funded child care resource and referral agency, we serve twenty counties in Northwest Ohio from three regional offices: Lima, Mansfield, & Toledo.
CCR&R offers many programs to help parents and children grow together, focusing on children 0-6, as well as programs for childcare providers. Reach out to us for more tailored support! Get personalized learning opportunities that aid in your child’s development and your parenting skills. Find training & support in early childhood education as a provider, or become a provider! We are ready to help you on your journey.
We provide a wide range of services for families and early care and education professionals including:
Referrals to childcare programs for families looking for care;
Information for families about indicators of quality in childcare programs;
Programs + Classes for parents on a variety of parenting topics;
Professional development opportunities for educational professionals;
Technical assistance for childcare programs;
Coordinating initiatives that impact childcare programs; and
Collaborating with local community organizations to develop services and programs that affect children, families, and early childhood education professionals
YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral receives funding through United Way and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral is prohibited from providing child care or transportation services of any kind, per grant restrictions. CCR&R will assist in locating child care and transportation options to meet your individual needs.
Looking for Child Care? ↘
Our child care referral program is a FREE service to the community. All parent and child information is kept confidential. For the most detailed and customized results, call and speak with one of our parent specialists. To get a referral - call, email, or use the online search:
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Call your CCR&R
Call the CCR&R office in your area Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm
Lima: 419-225-5465
Mansfield: 419-775-5179
Toledo: 419-255-5519
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Online Search
Complete an online search for child care with OCCRA by visiting their website.
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Email Us
Submit a request for a child care search by sending an email to the office in your region
CCR&R Services Payment Form
Pay for services like trainings and shared services, right here!
Parent + Family Programs
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Learn discipline that works and how to deal with tantrums and fights. Certification and incentives for those who complete the training.
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A family-centered trauma-informed initiative designed to build nurturing skills as an alternative to abusive/neglectful parenting.
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Understand what’s within your control to change and influence for your child’s benefit. Triple P is one of the world’s most researched parenting programs. Investing in the future health and happiness of our children benefits the whole community.
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This program includes free activities to do with children under 6 while educating you about child development and continuing to encourage socialization. The waitlist for this group is currently full.
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This group is designed for families with children 2-5 years of age with developmental delays. The group provides an opportunity for families to connect with each other in person at Toledo Lucas County Library locations and engage in fun activities related to sensory needs and play.
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A Free literacy program for children where we:
Read fun and engaging stories
Enjoy story-related activities
Provide your family with a take-home educational kit
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Help your child develop critical learning skills needed for kindergarten readiness. Free activities and materials are provided each month during programming, Nov-May.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Crawford or Marion county resident
• Child(ren) ages 3-5: not in Kindergarten
• Provide requested documentation and feedback from monthly activities
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Every month we have a different theme for this fun in person parent + child group! Join us for crafts, read-a-longs, socialization, & learning with your pre-school aged children. Afterwards, take home the kit of the month to keep for free. *Participants must be residents of Allen County.
Child Care Provider Services
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The YWCA CCR&R provides access to multiple business support services for child care providers. Business Center resources available at each CCR&R office location include:
Access to computers, printers, internet, scanners, copiers and a variety of other business equipment to assist in your office operations
Business consultation for child care providers
Training and assistance with starting a child care business
General technology support
Assistance with SUTQ application and submission
Child Care Provider Templates
Assistance with Program Self Assessments
Annual Business Summit
Community resources for small business
Call your local CCR&R office to schedule time in the YWCA Child Care Business Success Network.
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Every month, CCR&R offers a long list of trainings, all Ohio Approved. The training we provide include topics such as classroom activities and subjects, children’s development, and business practices. Classes are to be enrolled through OCCRA and are often provided online, with some in person classes as well. We also can provide specific private trainings to your team, contact your local CCR&R to set up your training.
For more information, click here to visit the CCR&R website.
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Looking to start a child care business? Learn about the differences in types and licensing or reach out to find a training where will share resources and assistance on opening your business.
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Our Annual Summit B.O.S.S. - Better Opportunities for Shared Success will be March 15th-16th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg. Our Summit allows you to dive into the philosophies, training, and resources that Child Care Business Owners & Administrators need to succeed.
2024 Speakers Include:
National ECE Coach & Trainer, Beth Cannon & Child Care Millionaire Authors, Brian & Carol DupreyClick here for all the details, including registration. - You won’t want to miss this!
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The YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral is pleased to sponsor this employment portal for early care and education providers and professionals in Northwest Ohio. The site enables child care providers to promote open positions and helps professionals identify open ECE and childcare jobs in their region. This portal is open to ODJFS licensed childcare providers, ODE licensed providers, Head Start programs, and other approved ECE-related organizations. The YWCA CCR&R does not rate or recommend child care programs, and posting to this site does not denote endorsement by the YWCA CCR&R.
https://ywcaccrrevents.org/ywca-early-childhood-job-board-how-it-works/
Other Resources
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Have you been looking for additional materials to support new and exciting experiences for the children in your program? Need help with parenting strategies? The YWCA CCR&R Community Library can help! We offer a variety of free resources and services to support child care professionals, parents, children and the community in our library.
Library hours at all offices are 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Please call your local YWCA CCR&R office for more information as scheduling resources may vary by location.
Borrow our activity prop boxes to introduce new experiences into your classroom.
Create learning materials with our Cricut and Ellison Die Cut Machines.
Create a book with our book binder.
Laminate small or larger materials.
Our experienced staff is available to assist child care providers with all of our library resources.
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Begin your journey today. CCR&R collaborates with Ohio Jobs and Family Services to connect people to adoption, fostering, and kinship. Reach out to our CCR&R department for more information at 419-255-5519.
YWCA CHILD CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL
Support for Children, Families, & Childcare Providers
CCR&R’s New Website is Coming Soon
Visit the current CCR&R Website:
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Lima
419-225-5465
adminlima@ywcanwo.org
608 W High St, Lima, OH 45801Serving Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, & Wyandot Counties
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Toledo
419-255-5519
admintoledo2@ywcanwo.org
Entrance B 3350 Hill Ave, Toledo, OH 43607Serving Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Williams & Wood Counties
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Mansfield
Local 419-775-5179 adminmansfield@ywcanwo.org
800 Park Ave W #100, Mansfield, OH 44903Serving Crawford, Marion, Morrow & Richland Counties