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.
Regulated Subsidy (RS): follow the process (Spanish version) to become a Regulated Subsidy provider.
Registered Family (RF): follow the process (Spanish version) to open a Registered Family child care program.
Certified Family (CF): follow the process (Spanish version) to open a Certified Family child care program.
Certified Centers (CC): follow the process (Spanish version) to open a Certified Child Care Center.
Training and Certification Steps
Complete required online trainings:
Oregon Center for Career Development- PSU courses, if applicable:
Foundations for Learning (FFL)
Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS)
Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part 1 (IRFCC)
ODHS Child Care Provider Orientation, Part 1
Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT)
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants (SS)
Contact us if you need help finding the right training for 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
Early Learning Washington County
First Children's Finance (FCF)
National Association for Family Child Care
Northwest Regional Education Service District
Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children
Oregon Center for Career Development
Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care
Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA)
Provider Resource Organization (PRO)
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
Nancy Leon, Early Learning Washington County
Norma Mondragon, Norma’s Daycare Bilingual School
Rachelle Mejia, Hillsboro School District
Roxana Hoyle, Roxy’s Preschool and Daycare
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.
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!