For Providers

Those who work in child care and early learning influence the lives of others every day.
Through your knowledge and skills you can change the course of a young life. You can strengthen families and schools and increase the appeal of your community as a place to live, work and raise children. 

It is important work and quality counts.
Here you will find services that include professional development and career opportunities and resources for licensing, accreditation and registration. You will also find information about referrals to your program, food and nutrition programs and current news and information about child care and early learning.


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Home Providers

Centers

Action for Children Workshop Calendar

Becoming a Family Child Care Home Provider

Action for Children Workshop Calendar

Staffing Issues & Answers

Find out more about the Food & Nutrition Program

How to get Licensed

Home Provider FAQs

Centers FAQs

Home Provider Library

Center Resource Library


More . . .

Neighborhood Network - Click here for information about Neighborhood Network.

School Age- Click here for information about School Age programs.  You can also go to the Action for Children Workshop Calendar to find professional development opportunities specifically related to school age.


Action for Children's Parent Central


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A new initiative for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone interested in improving the lives of children.

Professional Development

Step Up to Quality Course Book
New Step Up to Quality classes for September thru December 2008!

Please Note - Regional Book Corrections
Please check here to be sure there are no changes or corrections made to classes you have signed up for!

July - December 2008 Regional Training Registration Form
This registration form can be used for trainings offered in the July - December 2008 Regional Book.

July - December 2008 Regional Workshops
Professional development opportunities offered in the 7-county region of central Ohio July - December, 2008.

Child Development Associate Support Sessions
Helpful for anyone pursuing a CDA credential.

COSI Workshops for Preschool Teachers
Learn more about COSI's dynamic selection of workshops for teachers of young children!

Upcoming T.A.P.P Schedule
The most up-to-date list of parenting classes and workshops offered by Action for Children in Franklin and Delaware counties.

What's New

Action for Children's Winter 2007 Newsletter
Download a copy of Action for Children's quarterly newsletter, The Source, for news about child care and early learning in central Ohio.

Step Up To Quality
Information for providers and parents about Ohio's new voluntary three-star quality rating system.

Demand for Ohio's Afterschool Programs Exceeds Supply by More Than 240,000 Spaces
Read Full Report and Executive Summary of OAN's Gap Analysis.

Learn More

Top Ten Things Family Child Care Providers in Ohio Will Want to Know
New information about major initiatives, proposed regulation, and current developments in incentives and supports:

Ohio's After School Initiative
Learn about Ohio's After School Initiative and how to contact an After School Specialist at Action to assist you with your program.

Ohio's Infant and Toddler Guidelines
A new resource for parents and early childhood professionals.

T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Opportunity for Ohio Teachers!
You may be eligible for a T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship for a CDA Credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education.