When you are looking for quality child care, pre-school or after-school programs for your child, we can help.

Our referral service will help you locate just the right caregiver. Someone who will love and care for your child like you do. Someone who sees eye to eye with you on what's best for your child. Someone who will provide the best possible environment for your child's growth and development.

The Child Care Aware^® of Missouri Referral Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 5:30PM. To reach us, you can: 

• Contact us directly at 1-866-892-3228 to speak with a Referral Specialist.
• If you would like to send us a request for specific information or to set up a time to speak with a Referral Specialist you can email us at Referralcenter@mo.childcareaware.org. 
• Click here if you prefer getting started with your childcare search online.
• To update your contact informtion click here.

We can also help you with questions such as:

• What should I look for in a child care program?
• What questions should I ask?
• How much will it cost and is financial assistance available?
• What can I do if there are no available options in my area?
• What if my child has special needs?
• What if we need child care in our home?
• Where can I find additional information?
• How should I choose a summer care program for my school-age child?

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