Child care programs, often referred to as early care and education programs, are vital to the Kentucky economy.
59% of Kentucky children under age 6 and
|62% of childrenage 6 to 12 have all parents working.
(Source: Kids Count State Level Data Online: Kentucky Profile,
http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/sld/profile.jsp).
As a result, children of these families need warm, nurturing
environments
in which to grow and learn.
The need for early care and education programs in the Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) served by the Western Kentucky University (WKU) Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) varies from county to county. The WKU CCR&R works with individuals to explore opportunities for new programs in the BRADD area and provides support to those in the process of starting a child care business. To talk with or request technical assistance from a WKU CCR&R staff member, please contact our office:
(270) 745-2216
(800) 621-5908
ccrr.expert@wku.edu
To access Kentucky Child Care Program regulations, please go to the Division
of Regulated Child Care’s website.
Because the Kentucky Child Care Regulations are the minimum requirements
for providing child care in Kentucky and may not reflect best practice,
please visit the Start-up Links
section of our website to gather information on best practices in child
care.
You may also contact the WKU CCR&R for information
on designing your program so that you are providing the best possible
care for children: (270) 745-2216 or (800) 621-5908
Learn about Levels or Types of Early Care and Education Programs.