We serve the following counties in Kentucky: Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Warren
If you need child care in Kentucky that is outside of
the CCR&R at WKU service area, please call toll free:
1-877-316-3552 or visit Child
Care Aware to search for a CCR&R in your area.
If you should have any
compliments or complaints
about the child care referral service, please complete a short
follow-up survey or email
us.
This will assist us in continuing to make the service better for families.
While the CCR&R at WKU only provides
referrals to licensed and certified child care programs, we hope the
following information about area camps and activities and what to look
for when choosing a camp will be helpful. Listing these resources does
not imply a recommendation. It is always wise to request references
and visit programs before leaving your child.
I nformation on what to look for and questions to ask when selecting
a Summer
Camp
Find Child Care!
FREE CHILD CARE REFERRAL SERVICE
As a parent or guardian, choosing child care is one of the most important decisions you will make for your family.
At the WKU CCR&R we can provide you with information to make your search for child care a little easier.
We will talk with you about what to look for in a quality child care setting and what questions to ask as you interview a child care provider.
The information you share with us in order to complete your referral is confidential. No one else will see your information other than as required by funding sourcesfor the purpose of improving services or as required by Kentucky statute. You may receive a follow-up survey from our office or our funding source, University of Kentucky Research Foundation office of Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute.
A WKU CCR&R referral does not imply a recommendation.Parents must carefully interview and check references before leaving a child in care. Our referral services are free of charge and will only yield results in our service area.
You may also call our office and a WKU CCR&R staff member will be glad to assist you in your search for child care.
Phone: (270) 745-2216 or (800) 621-5908
Email Us at ccrr.expert@wku.edu
Child Care Scholarships are Available!
The child care scholorship program provides temporary assistance to parents
or guardians of children to age five and reside in the Enterprise Community.
The program is intended to be temporary assistance for parents who are
returning to work or attending some type of training or classes. The assistance
is limited to $2500 or six months, whichever comes first. Individuals
receiving Audubon are not eligible for assistance.
Applications and guidelines may be obtained at the Enterprise Community
Office, by calling 393-3295 or visiting their website at www.bgky.org/ec.
For information on Kentucky’s Child Care Regulations,
take a look at the
KY Partnership Regulation Brochure.
Quality Child Care: Recognizing and
Choosing the Best for Your Children
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Does The Program You Are Considering Meet The Needs of Your Child?
Checklist
To get information on help paying for
child care contact our office to discuss options or contact the Child
Care Assistance Program to see if you qualify.
Allen County:
270-237-3661
Barren County:
270-651-7811
Butler County:
270-526-3833
Edmonson County:
270-597-2163
Hart County:
270-524-7111
Logan County:
270-726-3516
Metcalfe County:
270-432-2721
Monroe County:
270-487-6798
Simpson County:
270-586-8266
Warren County:
270-746-7072