Help for Child Care Professionals
ASCC provides many resources to individuals who work in the child care and early education field. Whether it is technical support you need for starting your own child care business, educational trainings and workshops, or assistance tracking your professional growth as you gain more experience in the field, there is a program that will fit your needs. All you have to do is ASCC!
ASCC Programs for Child Care Professionals:
Click on images and programs below for more information.
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Arizona Child Care Job Bank The early care and education field is an important segment to Arizona's economy, employing thousands of individuals throughout the state. The Arizona Child Care Job Bank is a statewide program that links people seeking jobs in the early childhood field to employers who have open positions |
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Arizona Kith and Kin Project Nationally, more than 50% of low-income working families use kith and kin (friends and family) child care providers. The Arizona Kith and Kin Project offers training and support to improve the quality of care provided by this population. |
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Arizona Self-Study Project Research has shown that children in high quality child care settings are more prepared to succeed when they enter school. The Arizona Self-Study Project (ASSP) is a statewide project designed to improve the quality of child care in centers, family care homes, and after-school programs across Arizona. |
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Child and Adult Care Food Program Proper nutrition plays a critical role in helping children develop and learn. The Child and Adult Care Food Program reimburses participating child care home providers for serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care. |
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Child Care Injury Prevention Program Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children age 14 years and younger in the United States. The Child Care Injury Prevention Program (CCIPP) offers education, materials, and resources to child care providers to decrease the unintentional injury and death rate in children in this age category. |
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Child Care Professional Training A solid understanding of the child care field prepares individuals for jobs in child care centers or for operating a child care business from home. Child Care Professional Training (CCPT) is a two-week course that provides basic training and information on the rules and regulations and appropriate care for children in Arizona. |
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La Paz/Mohave Access to Quality ASCC's Access to Quality Program oversees the implementation of planning, start-up, and quality improvement grants for La Paz and Mohave counties' early childhood programs serving children ages birth to five. |
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La Paz/Mohave Professional Development Program ASCC's Professional Development Program (PDP) provides quality community based professional development opportunities in La Paz and Mohave Counties for providers serving children ages birth - five. |
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Niños en Mi Casa Family child care providers have the unique opportunity to share their love, experience, and culture with children. The Niños en Mi Casa (Children in My Home) Program provides assistance to individuals interested in starting a child care business in their home and becoming certified by the Arizona Department of Economic Security. Other Services Include: • Reading is Fundamental • Resource Lending Library |
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Northern Arizona Early Childhood Training and Coaching Program ASCC's Northern Arizona Early Childhood Training and Coaching Program (ECTCP) offers free early childhood training and on-site coaching to child care providers, family child care home providers, family/friend/neighbor providers, family members who care for children, and community agencies who serve children and families. |
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Quality First! Quality First! is Arizona's statewide quality improvement and rating system for providers of center or home-based early care and education. Quality First! is an exciting opportunity for centers and homes to improve the quality of care provided to children with the support of financial incentives, coaching, child care health consultation and scholarships for program personnel. |
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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Arizona Teacher Education And Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood® is a comprehensive scholarship program that links training, compensation, and commitment to improving the quality of early childhood care and education experiences for young children and their families. |
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