Family Toolkit
Choosing child care is one of the most important choices a parent will make. Your child needs a child care provider who will keep them safe, healthy, and learning. There are many types of child care to choose from, and there is no one-size-fits-all. You need a provider who best fits your child and your family’s needs. The Family Toolkit is full of helpful resources and important information designed to assist you as you consider child care needs for your family.
Child Care Referral
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kynect Homepage
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s space for you to connect with state resources.
To search for child care facilities across the state with options that may meet your family’s specific needs, visit kynect.ky.gov or call (855) 306-8959 to speak to a referral specialist.
The list you receive do not imply recommendations to specific facilities.
Should you see or hear something that concerns you while visiting a child care program, you have the right to contact the Division of Regulated Child Care with your concern and you can do so anonymously, if you prefer, by calling 502-564-7962, ext. 0 or https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits
Selecting a Child Care Program
When selecting a child care program, it is important to:
The tools below can assist you in identifying quality child care and selecting a program that is the best fit for you and your family
If you need assistance with paying for child care, follow this link for information on the Child Care Assistance Program.
If you are planning to use a relative for childcare, this brochure has some guidelines on things to think about
Speak with a Child Care Referral Specialist
If you would like to speak with a Child Care Referral Specialist for more tips on choosing a child care center, please call (877) 316-3552.
Choosing Child Care
If you are a family looking for child care, consider the information in these documents to help choose the best care for your child.
Kentucky All STARS is the Commonwealth’s quality rating system. For more information on Kentucky All STARS, visit the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood.
Child with Special Needs
For information on choosing high quality child care for a child with special needs.
Learning to Read and Write Begins at Birth
Families can do a lot in the early years to encourage reading and writing.