Child Care Services Association

319 Chapanoke Road, Suite 114
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 779-2220
www.childcareservices.org

Choosing and Using High Quality Child Care

Choosing the best child care for your child may seem difficult - there are so many things to consider. Child Care Services Association (CCSA) can assist you with your decision about child care. When you call CCSA, a family support counselor will provide you information about the types of child care in your community, the features of quality child care and referrals to child care programs that can meet your needs and those of your child.

Professional Development Planning for Child Care Providers

Through Professional Development Planning, child care providers and child care center directors who are interested in participating in professional development opportunities will receive group and individual consultation. Participants receive assistance creating professional development plans and accessing financial assistance and compensation programs to help defray education-related costs.

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During the 2008-2009 fiscal year, 428 child care providers reported an increase in knowledge as a result of technical assistance and educational opportunities available to them.

By offering professional development, educational opportunities and technical assistance to more than 83% of Wake County’s child care teachers, Wake County SmartStart positively impacted the quality of child care by increasing the skill of child care professionals.

In FY 2008-2009, Wake County SmartStart funded services and activities through which almost 70% of child care facilities in Wake County received consultation and training, resulting in more highly-trained child care workers, which is critical to the quality of care a child receives.