Big Stone County Child Care Resources
Quality, affordable childcare is essential for our economy. Here are resources for parents seeking childcare, childcare providers, or those interested in becoming a child care provider.
Parent Resources
Parent Aware
Connect with Child Care Resource Specialists through their website ParentAware website or by calling them at 1.888.291.9811.
Big Stone County Child Care Provider List
The Minnesota Department of Human Resources “Licensing Look-up” Tool allows you to look up specific childcare providers to check their licensing status, reviews and investigations, if any.
https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us
Big Stone County Child Care Assistance Program
Big Stone County operates a Child Care Assistance Program that helps families pay for child care so parents can work, attend school, or look for a job. To apply for child care assistance please fill out the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program Application and return it to Big Stone County Family Services.
Child Care Provider Resources
Big Stone County Family Childcare Licensing Website
https://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services/licensing/family-child-care-licensing/for-providers/
Child Care Aware of Minnesota
Helpful information on starting and growing your childcare business and supporting the professional growth of early childhood educators. Funding assistance is also available. https://www.childcareawaremn.org
First Children’s Finance
First Children’s Finance offers free technical assistance to assist prospective child care providers with business planning. They can assist in developing financial models. They can also work with existing providers looking to improve operations. The organization also provides training on various child care subjects. https://www.firstchildrensfinance.org
Big Stone County and Ortonville EDA Child Care Programs
Big Stone County and the Ortonville EDA have established funding programs to help childcare providers start up their business. https://bigstonecounty.gov/departments/family-services/licensing/family-child-care-licensing/child-care-provider-grant/
For links/connections to youth-related topics (find child care, the programs mentioned above, etc.) – check out this link on our website: All About Youth