Child Care Resource & Referral
Helping Early Educators Thrive
Abundant and reliable child care is essential for equitable communities. The Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) program increases high-quality child care in Oregon by recruiting and supporting child care providers, including home- and center-based programs.
Primarily funded by the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), CCR&R gives early educators the tools necessary to provide care that helps children and families succeed. Request our training catalog to learn more.
Becoming a Child Care Provider
Learn about the different types (Spanish version) of child care options.
Review the specific requirements (Spanish version) for each provider type.
For Regulated Subsidy (RS) programs: follow the process (Spanish version) to become an RS provider.
For Registered Family (RF) providers: follow the process (Spanish version) to become a registered family child care program.
For Certified Family (CF) providers: follow the process (Spanish version) to become a Certified Family child care provider.
For Certified Centers (CC): follow the process (Spanish version) for opening a Certified Child Care Center.
Training and Certification Steps
Review registration policies
Complete required online trainings:
Oregon Center for Career Development- PSU courses, if applicable:
Safe Sleep
Prevention is Better Than Treatment
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
Introduction to Registered Family (IRF), Part 1 and 2
Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety (ICCHS)
Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Orientation, Part 1 and 2
FFL - Foundations for Learning
Contact us if you need support determining which trainings apply to you.
Request an Appointment
Not sure where to start? We’re here to help. Instead of registering on your own, you can contact our team to walk you through every step and provide support tailored to your needs.
Key Organizations to Know
Oregon Center for Career Development
Northwest Regional Education Service District
Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care
Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children
Oregon’s Family Child Care Association
National Association for Family Child Care
Washington County Cooperative Library Services
CCR&R Advisory Board
CCR&R of Washington County has formed an advisory board with key parties, including child care providers, early educators, and community partners, as members in response to aspiring to make community-driven decisions. If you are interested in learning more about the CCR&R Advisory Board, we encourage you to review our charter and identified priorities below.
Current Members:
Jamie Heberlein, Portland Community College
Jessica Rosengreen, CCR&R of Washington County
Josephine Kopczynski, Hola Sunshine LLC
Juana Leticia Barcenas Sanchez, Calidad Total en Cuidado Infantil
Laura Paz, Casita Azul and Amanacer Academy
Rachelle Mejia, Hillsboro School District
Sabi Velasco, Centro de Desarrollo Infantil Amazing Minds
Stacy Rager, Northwest Regional Education Service District
After reviewing the CCR&R Advisory Board charter and priorities, if you are interested, you are welcome to apply for membership here.
View our 2023 Annual Report here.
The Oregon Child Care Alliance (OCCA) helps child care providers get the support they need to run their business. Services are available in both English and Spanish, and Alliance members get access to mentorship, business coaching, business trainings, resources and business support. This program is free to join and is available to licensed in-home providers, small centers, and those planning to become licensed within the next 6 months. Interested in learning more? Click here!