The Western Kentucky University Child Care Resource and Referral is a community based organization that is dedicated to increasing the quality and accessibility of early care and education services for children.

We work with families, early care and education programs, businesses and industry, and the community.

The WKU CCR&R proudly serves early care professionals and families in the following Kentucky counties: Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, and Warren.

Funded in part by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation for the Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute.

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Fun Activities to Learn About the Five Food Groups
Choose MyPlate, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guide for healthy eating, can be a framework for teaching young children about foods in the five food groups: vegetables, grains, fruit, protein, and dairy. Since children establish food preferences and eating habits early, nutrition education is important and may influence healthy food choices for life. Nutrition activities can be an excellent opportunity to engage children in using all of their senses as they learn in meaningful ways. Read More

No Pool? How Do I have Water Play?
What child do you know that does not absolutely love the water? I do not know of any! As early childhood professionals, we know water play is important. Allowing young children the opportunity to interact and play with water can teach so many things. This article will review some of those concepts that children learn while playing in the water and some ideas on incorporating this into your daily activities. Read More