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What is the Purpose of nccic.acf.hhs.gov

Nccic.acf.hhs.gov provides and disseminates information on early care and education, links information and people, and complements, enhances, and promotes the child care delivery system.

Who Manages nccic.acf.hhs.gov?

Nccic.acf.hhs.gov is managed by the staff of the National Child Care Information Center on behalf of the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Who is nccic.acf.hhs.gov designed for?

Nccic.acf.hhs.gov is for parents, child care providers, and other early child care professionals, policy-makers, national organizations, businesses, and State and local governments, Territories, and Tribes.

What information is available on nccic.acf.hhs.gov?

Nccic.acf.hhs.gov contains information resources and information on early care and education. Try the quick links menu below.

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What you can do:

Popular Topics

Browse through a variety of topics representing the most commonly requested information. The topical information products, prepared by NCCIC, contain annotated lists of publications, links to organizations, and other resources associated with each topic.

NCCIC Online Library

Search and view summaries and availability information for publications of interest to the child care community. Links are provided to publications available on the Internet.

State Data and Contacts

State-specific information is available in 4 sections: State Profiles, Child Care Database, Contact Directories, and Requests for Proposals.

State Profiles

Find data summaries and contact information for each State. Data include demographic information about the children, licensing requirements for family and center child care, as well as contact information for different State agencies involved in child care.

Contact Directories

Find contact information, including full address, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web sites for State agencies and organizations.

Requests for Proposals

Find current and archived State requests for proposals related to early care and education

NCCIC Publications

Articles, publications, training materials, and other resources developed by NCCIC.

Internet Links

Links to other child care and early education programs and organizations.

Recursos en Espanol

Selected Resources in Spanish

For Parents

Specialized resources and links to organizations that parents will find useful.

For Providers

Specialized resources and links to organizations that child care providers will find useful.

For State, Local, and Tribal Government

Links to resources and organizations that State Child Care Administrators, and other State and local government personnel will find useful for administering the Child Care Development Fund.

Child Care Technical Assistance Network

A network of technical assistance projects funded by the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families.

NCCIC Home

Nccic.acf.hhs.gov home page

What's New

This page highlights new additions to the NCCIC Web site. Check here often to keep up to date on developments at NCCIC.

About NCCIC

Learn about NCCIC's mission, services, staff, partners and awards.

Ask NCCIC

Send questions to our Information Services Staff. We will personally respond to you as soon as possible.

Events Calendar

Child care conferences and related events that are happening throughout the country.

E-mail Alert Sign-up

Sign up to receive an update by e-mail, notifying you of new resources added to the NCCIC site during the preceding month.

Privacy Policy

NCCIC Privacy and Security NoticePlease Read. As a project of the Child Care Bureau, NCCIC adheres to the Administration for Children and Families' Privacy Policy.

Site Map

Use this map as a tool to guide you through the NCCIC site, leading directly to the resources you need.

Search NCCIC

Search all pages on Nccic.acf.hhs.gov. Go to the NCCIC Online Library to search for library resources.

Nccic.acf.hhs.gov Linking Policy

The National Child Care Information Center does not endorse any organization, publication, or resource. Our criterion for posting external links or calendar entries is that they be non-profit, national in scope, and related to child care in focus. Web sites and pages that NCCIC links to must provide information that relates to the mission of NCCIC and complements and enhances the information on the Web site.

Reciprocal Linking

We are happy to consider adding your link to Nccic.acf.hhs.gov if it meets the criteria outlined above. If you would like us to review your Web site, please send an e-mail with the Web site URL to info@nccic.org.

Linking to NCCIC

We invite you to add our Web site to your links and resources page. You may use the logo below to provide a link to our site. We suggest the following language:

<!---begin NCCIC linking code-->

The <a href="http://nccic.acf.hhs.gov">National Child Care Information Center</a> (NCCIC), a project of the <a href="http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/">Child Care Bureau</a>,
is a national resource that links information and people to complement, enhance, and promote the child care delivery system, working to ensure that all children and families have access to high-quality comprehensive services.

<!---end NCCIC linking code-->

Copy the text above and paste it in the appropriate place on your site.

Events Calender

We are happy to consider adding your meeting or event to NCCIC's Calendar of events if it meets the criteria outlined above. To submit an event, send us an mail with the following information:

How to use this Site

I'm new to this site where do I start? Start with the Site Map to find a list of all the sections on nccic.acf.hhs.gov and to get a feel for the contents.

How is this different from the old version of nccic.acf.hhs.gov?

We have reorganized and updated nccic.acf.hhs.gov to make finding information easier. Changes are mapped in the table below.

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  • Selected Resource Lists
  • Frequently Requested Information
  • Directories
  • State Profiles
  • State RFPs
  • State RFPs
  • Calendar

We value your opinions. Please tell us what you think about our redesign. Complete the Comments form or e-mail us at info@nccic.org.

What if I can't find the information I need?

If you cannot locate the early care and education information you need please try the following features.

How frequently is nccic.acf.hhs.gov updated?

We update nccic.acf.hhs.gov content on an ongoing basis. The NCCIC Online Library is updated daily. We review Popular Topics products on a regular basis, between every three months to a year depending on the topic. State Data and State Profiles receive a comprehensive review every quarter. We routinely scan for new Calendar events and Internet Links, and update the What's New page as new content is posted (and archive previous updates on a monthly basis). Check back often to find new items, or sign up for the NCCIC E-mail Alert to receive an update by e-mail, notifying you of new resources added to the NCCIC site during the preceding month.

How can I continue to get up-to-date child care information?


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