New Hampshire Child Care Resource & Referral Network

Make a memory with your children,
Spend some time to show you care;
Toys and trinkets can't replace those
Precious moments that you share.
Money doesn't buy real pleasure,
It doesn't matter where you live;
Children need your own attention,
Something only you can give.
Childhood's days pass all too quickly,
Happy memories all too few;
Plan to do that special something,
Take the time to go or do.
Make a memory with your children,
Take the time in busy days;
Have some fun while they are growing,
Show your love in gentle ways.
-Elaine Hardt, "Make a Memory" ©1977

Making a Choice for Child Care

Choosing a child care provider that meets the needs of both parent and child can be a daunting task. Families most certainly ask,

“Can I trust this person?”
“Is this a safe and healthy place for my child?”
“What is quality care anyway?”

Information on this website and contact with your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency can assist families through the process of choosing an appropriate child care provider. You can search for care or you can contact us directly for a referral. During the referral call, we can provide you with a list of providers suited to your needs and preferences for care as well as counseling and resources to aid you in your decision making.

We do not license, regulate, rate or endorse programs or providers. We do recognize that choosing care is a very individualized decision. Our role is to provide you with the information to make an informed decision. The documents in the Referral Packet below should be helpful in your search for quality child care.

Referral Packet

• Summary of NH Child Care Regulations

• Four Steps to Selecting a Child Care Provider

• Easing the Transition for You and Your Child

We can also give you information about

Once your decision for child care is made, you may still have questions or concerns regarding your child’s development or appropriateness of care. Your resource and referral specialist can provide consultation or referrals to other available resources to meet your or your child’s needs.

We hope you find these resources helpful and look forward to speaking with you in person.

Any information that you give us is confidential.

Best of all, all of our services are provided free of charge to parents.

This website is offered, under Agreement with the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children, Youth and Families, Child Development Bureau, with funds provided in part or in whole by the State of New Hampshire and/or United States Department of Health and Human Services.