Child Care Resource & Referral is a community based organization that lends a helping hand to people who care for and about children. CCR&R provides a wide variety of services for:
  • Parents
  • Child Care Providers
  • Employers & Community Groups
Please view the links to the left to learn more about CCR&R services.

Due to the uniqueness of child care needs, we provide guidance by phone, in person, via the internet, and in other ways that are tailored to you rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.


  • Child Care Newsletter, Apr, May, June 09
  • Melissa Juhl has recently accepted the position of Director of CCR&R. For the past three years Melissa has served as Development Director at Mid-Sioux Opportunity.  Please join us in
  • welcoming her.

    We are also pleased to announce that Sarah Dieck has accepted the Professional Development Coordinator position for our region.  Her office is located in Remsen.

    In addition, please join us in welcoming Cynthia Scott as the new Parent/Provider Services Coordinator.  Her office is located in Sioux City.

    Sybil Smith has also recently accepted the position of Infant Toddler Specialist for Buena Vista, Calhoun, Emmet, Hamilton, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster and Wright counties.  Her office is located in Fort Dodge.

    A new DHS rule, which took effect January 1, 2009 indicates training hours must be at least 1 hour.  Due to this rule, the CCR&R approved video list has changed.  Please refer to the updated list for self-study video hours.