Child Care Options, Resource Development Center offers information on locating child care that meets the needs of families. Referral information is provided to families within 24 hours either by phone, email, fax, or regular mail. You can also access our on-line referral service.
- Free Referrals: Child Care Options can provide information on child care programs free to consumers. A minimum of 10 provider profiles (when available) will be provided.
Resource and Referral Disclaimer
It is Child Care Options duty to inform parents utilizing our service that names of providers given as referrals are intended as referrals only, not recommendations. All referrals are either certified/licensed forms of child care as defined under the applicable statues, rules, and regulations of the Sate of Maine or are Legal/Exempt providers. Legal/Exempt providers can only serve two unrelated children in addition to their own and are not required to be regulated.
Child Care Options cannot warrant the information concerning any providers. We do not license, endorse, visit, screen or recommend any particular provider. Nor can we assure that any provider gives quality care. It is the parent’s right and responsibility to choose the child care most appropriate for his/her own family Parents should always visit or interview providers.
Vacancy checks are done monthly by the Referral Specialist. These checks are only as accurate as the information given to Child Care Options by providers. Please be aware that for the most recent vacancies parents should call providers directly.
Committed to assisting parents with child care resources, included in our referral packets will be check lists on choosing qualified and safe child care. We are also willing to meet with parents and provide additional resources on choosing quality child care upon request of the parent. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm and we can be reached by calling the below number.
If you have a complaint about a provider
If you feel that your licensed or certified child care provider is not adhering to the minimum standards set by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), you can contact DHHS directly. The contact number for Child Care Licensing Unit is 1-207- 287-5060, or you can go to their website at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/occhs/cclicensing.htm. Licensing rules may also be viewed or printed on-line.For more information, please call or email us.
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