OUR MISSION
Connecting Parents and Supporting Early Childhood Professionals
To improve the quality of life for the children in Southern Utah and provide support to their families and child care providers.
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Choose your path to find answers, resources and people who can help.
Early Childhood Professionals
Early Childhood Conference
Southern Utah Early Childhood Conference at Utah Tech University.
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Quarterly news, trainings and CPR/First Aid course lists.
Contact / Our Team
Offices in St. George and Cedar City, plus remote specialists in Sevier County.
WHERE WE WORK
Serving the Southwestern Region
Child Care Resource Agency – Western supports families and providers in ten counties.
Beaver • Garfield • Iron • Kane • Millard • Piute • Sanpete • Sevier • Washington • Wayne
QUALITY MATTERS
Utah’s Child Care Quality System (CCQS)
Quality systems for child care help parents understand the level of quality in child care, preschool, and school-age programs. Ratings help parents compare different programs by using the same set of standards.
The CCQS program in Utah helps child care programs improve quality in many areas, such as safety, interactions, materials, and spaces.
Programs earn one of four quality levels: Foundation of Quality, Emerging Quality, Growing Quality and High Quality.
Why families should care
90% of your child’s brain has developed by the age of 5. Having a great start helps children prepare for kindergarten and lifelong success.
Why programs should participate
Participation in CCQS will help build trust with families, retain employees, and support better developmental outcomes for children.
Why Utahns should care
Quality systems protect children’s health, strengthen the economy, and build a safer, more educated community for everyone.
Questions? We’re here to help.
Reach the Child Care Resource Agency – Western team in St. George, or find the specialist for your area.
VISIT
1070 W 1600 S, Building B
St George, Utah 84770
HOURS
Mon–Fri
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.