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Quality Matters!
Studies show that children who get quality child care enter school with better math, language, and social skills.

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  • Quick Tips

    When child care spaces become available, the participating agencies must move quickly to serve families, so be prepared! Here are a few tips if you are called:

    Keep your application updated.
    Make sure the CEL has a current phone number. DO NOT DEPEND ON CALLER ID! Return the call as soon as possible.

    If you receive a [...]