CDRC is one of the major sources of information regarding supply, demand and cost of early care and education in Santa Cruz County. This current data helps shape and improve quality child care services.

For Families, we provide:

• A list of child care options based on the needs of the family
• Information on child care regulations, licensing standards, the cost of child care and resources for family support
• Information on selecting quality child care, understanding healthy child development and effective parenting strategies
• Advocacy to state and national policymakers and legislators to urge support for children’s issues

For Providers, we offer:

• A listing in our child care referral database
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities
• Assistance and resources for business, child care and regulatory needs and incentives
• Quarterly data reports
• Advocacy to state policymakers and legislators to support and enhance the child care and education profession

For Communities, we provide:

• Child care supply and demand data and statistics
• Support and advocacy to citizens, professionals and organizations to promote and enhance the quality of care and education of young children

Most CDRC services are free and available to all families and child care providers.