Forms and Links to Helpful Information
Finding Quality Child Care
http://four-c.org/quality_cc.html
Top Ten Tips from Parents1. Child care is a profession. Find out how long teachers have been providing care and what are their long-term career goals.
2. Keep all scheduled appointments when interviewing or meeting with providers. If you need to cancel, call.
3. There is a correlation between education and high-quality child care. When interviewing, ask the provider how many hours of training she has attended. Find out if the provider has earned a national credential (CDA) or national accreditation.
4. References should be provided upon request. It is your responsibility to interview the references.
5. Make sure you read and agree to the provider’s contact and policies. Keep a copy for your records. If you feel that the provider is not adhering to her own policies, mention it. Small issues can become big issues quickly.
6. Pay on time. Your child care provider is operating a business and depends on you.
7. You will need the provider’s tax I.D. number for file taxes. It is the parent’s responsibility to ask for this information. If needed, ERC can supply you with a copy of the W-10 form requesting the information you need from the provider.
8. Pick up your child on time. If an emergency prevents you from being on time, call.
9. Plan to visit your child at the facility often and unannounced to see what goes on throughout the day. Notify the health department in our county of any child care situation where you believe the children are at risk.
10. Communicate openly with your provider about your child and his/her progress as well as any concerns you may have. Look for opportunities to get involved. Working together is key to making the partnership work!
Physical, Social, and Emotional Health support
http://four-c.org/health_services_index.html
Child Care Assistance Application
http://www.four-c.org/forms.html
The 4-C CCR&R Program offers two options to help families find child care.
Families can contact the 4-C Referral Specialists or conduct their own search for referrals online.
Contact 4-C for Referrals
Based on their needs and preferences, families are referred to child care centers, family child care homes, preschools or school age programs.
Experienced referral specialists conduct a search and provide unbiased referrals to families.
Information about quality indicators and types of care is provided on the call.
Referrals can be mailed, emailed or faxed. All families receive materials that will assist them in their child care search.
For referrals in McHenry County
Call 815-344-5510 or toll free at 866-347-2277
The 4-C CCR&R Program offers two options to help families find child care.
Families can contact the 4-C Referral Specialists or conduct their own search for referrals online.
Contact 4-C for Referrals
Based on their needs and preferences, families are referred to child care centers, family child care homes, preschools or school age programs.
Experienced referral specialists conduct a search and provide unbiased referrals to families.
Information about quality indicators and types of care is provided on the call.
Referrals can be mailed, emailed or faxed. All families receive materials that will assist them in their child care search.
For referrals in McHenry County
Call 815-344-5510 or toll free at 866-347-2277
Friendship House
100 S. Main St. Suite 400
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone (815)459-6552
Fax (815)459-6554
Email: friendshiphouse1@sbcglobal.net
Executive Director - Cheryl Rudd
Assistant Director - Jim Tomasek
Board of Directors
President - Susan Leckie Treasurer - Barbara Glanz
Secretary - Rhonda Quick
Parent Liaison - Vonda Lang
Directors at Large
Manouchehr Babakhani Michelle Kalemba