Center Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm

Covid-19 Response

Child Care Resource Center is excited to announce online classes using Zoom Video. (You do not need a Zoom account to participate in these classes.) For more information, please see the Provider Training link on this page.
Starting the week of June 1st, our die cut room will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Providers must make appointments to utilize the die-cut rooms. Providers will be given a 45 minutes time slot. To make an appointment, please call Bertha Allen at 334-749-8400, ext. 9221.
For more information regarding training, the die-cut room, and Lending Library please see the Training Opportunities link on this page.
In the best interest of our staff and providers, and in keeping with guidelines from the Department of Human Resources and from the CDC, we have currently suspended the following in-person interactions until further notice:

In-person Training Sessions
Resource Van Visits
Lending Library
Classroom Clinics
Story Times
Activity Times
In-person Technical Assistance

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this this challenging time. Please visit our Facebook page frequently for additional resources & updates:https://www.facebook.com/ccrcopelika/

Please visit the CDC link for useful information for the latest recommendations https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html

In-person Training Sessions
Resource Van Visits
Lending Library
Classroom Clinics
Story Times
Activity Times
In-person Technical Assistance

Please visit the CDC link for useful information for the latest recommendations https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/guidance-for-childcare.html

Provider Training

Lending Resource Room

Guidelines for Child Development Facilities (Alabama Public Health)

Alabama Pathways

Alabama Early Learning Guidelines

Feeding Infants and Toddlers in Early Childhood Settings:online training module

NEW!! The Family Engagement Project---Up to $500 stipend for collaboration. Click Here for more information

Lending Resource Room

We strive to provide teachers with the resources needed to deliver quality programming to their centers and/or child care homes.

Services Available:

Books & Developmentally Appropriate Toys
Classroom Resources
Laminating
Die-Cut Machines
Poster Making
Video Provider Training

To use any of our resources, come in and sign up for a library card!

mobile resource van

Lending Resource Room

Child care licensing Information

Toy and book check out for classroom use, teacher & family resources, die cuts and more! To schedule a visit, please call Bertha Allen at 334.749.8400 ext. 9221.

Visits scheduled by County
Chambers: First Friday of every month
Russell: Second Friday of every month
Tallapoosa: Third Friday of each month
Macon: Fourth Friday of each month
Lee: First Wednesday of each month

In addition to our monthly visits, the van will be available for use one hour before any scheduled training other than Lee county. Lee County providers may schedule use of the die cut room or library one hour before any training at Child Care Resource Center by making a reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

Child care licensing Information

Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers and Nightime Centers (PDF File)

Minimum Standards for Family Day Care Homes, Family Nighttime Homes, Group Day Care Homes and Group Nighttime Homes (PDF File)

online training

Child care licensing Information

online training

For more information, please email Susan Fordham at susan.fordham@ccrc-alabama.org

Additional Training

Child care licensing Information

online training

CDA Renewal Amnesty Program- contact Susan Fordham for technical assistance or more information

CPR, First Aid, & Minimum Standards Health & Safety Training: free for child care providers through Healthy Child Care Alabama.

For Child Care Centers:
Classroom Clinics
Activity Times for Family/Group Day Care Homes
On-Site Training