Child Care Providers

Little Girl Playing With ToysPositive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a multi-tiered continuum of supports for all students in the school environment. Read more

Quality Rating System (QRS)
Iowa's Quality Rating System (QRS) is a voluntary child care rating system for child development homes, licensed child care centers and preschools, and Child care programs that are operated by school districts.  Read more

Professional Development
The knowledge, skills, and practices of caregivers are important factors in determining how much a young child learns and how prepared that child is for entry into school. Read more

Playground Safety
The Early Childhood Educational Advisor is available for free, on-site assessments of outdoor play areas located in Hamilton, Humboldt & Wright Counties. Read more

Fingerprinting
The Early Childhood Educational Advisor is available to provide free fingerprinting to child care center staff, preschool teachers and child care home providers who reside in Hamilton, Humboldt & Wright Counties. Read more

In-Home Childcare Startup Assistance

If you are thinking about starting a childcare business in your home, you are in the right place! Building Families and its partners can provide you with free financial and technical assistance to succeed. Best of all there is no catch; all of our support is 100% free of charge.

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