Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Resource & Referral Services
Inclusion Services
What Is Inclusive Child Care?
An inclusive child care program is dedicated to giving the best early care and education possible to ALL children by making sure every child, including children with special needs, feels welcome and important. Inclusion teaches children and adults some great life lessons in accepting others and ourselves as unique individuals with unique strengths and needs.
How Do I Find an Inclusive Child Care Program?
Although there are some child care facilities that specialize in caring for children with special needs, most facilities are not specialized. You can call your local CCR&R agency at 800 –200-9017 or visit Child Care Aware of Missouri for help finding a suitable program. Each CCR&R agency in Missouri has staff available to help families find inclusive child care programs in their communities. These services are provided through funding from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Training And Professional Development
Child Care Resource And Referral maintains a list of training opportunities available statewide. For more information on child care orientation training or other trainings in your area contact the Missouri Child Care Resource and Referral Network.
Referrals
Child Care
Contact the Missouri Child Care Resource & Referral Network (MOCCRRN) for assistance locating child care. MOCCRRN coordinates activities with eight local Child Care Resource & Referral agencies statewide. Child Care Resource & Referral staff assist families in locating child care through referrals to local child care providers. Contact your local CCRR&R at 800-200-9017 or Child Care Aware of Missouri.