Douglas County Child Care Free Referral Service

The Douglas County Child Care Association (DCCCA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to connecting families with quality licensed childcare providers. Since 1984, we have been committed to helping cultivate high-quality childcare through education, support, guidance, and mentoring for both providers and parents. Our mission is to enhance each child's life and establish a firm foundation for their future successes. We believe in the importance of professional high-quality early childcare standards and actively seek to increase awareness of these standards.

Services Offered

We offer a range of services to support both parents and providers. For parents, we provide free local referrals to licensed childcare homes and preschools, including access to newsletters and informational links. Our referral agents can assist with finding openings in Douglas County, including Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Acres Green, Elizabeth, Parker, Castle Rock, Surrey Ridge, Castle Pines North, and more. Additionally, our Electronic Referral System offers detailed information about each individual provider within our membership. For providers, we offer training and educational workshops, referrals to help fill childcare openings, ongoing communication with membership, and reciprocal classes for ongoing educational training.

Benefits of Licensed Care

Licensed childcare providers offer many benefits, including a higher level of education and training, stricter health and safety standards, and ongoing support and guidance. By choosing a licensed provider, parents can be confident that their child is receiving the best possible care and education. We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality care, and our services are designed to support this goal.

Continuing Education and Professional Development

We recognize the importance of ongoing education and professional development for both parents and providers. Our organization offers a range of educational workshops and classes focused on in-home childcare services, as well as access to years of collective experience and support from our membership. This collective support helps to enhance and promote professionalism among home child care providers.