Child Care & Development

Child Care & Development

Each family has unique qualities. There are many quality child care choices that work for children and parents. Finding child care is a difficult and often frustrating decision. Use these tools, and information on finding high-quality care to make the best choice for your family and children.

Find Child Care—Thread Child Care Resource Center is here to provide you with referrals to licensed child care programs based on your needs. We encourage you to visit and interview programs to make the best decision for your family. Thread family services are provided free of charge, including referrals and consumer information.

Afford child care - The Child Care Assistance Program provides assistance with child care expenses for eligible families who are working or participating in an education or training program.

Child development free Milestone Tracker App - Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing.