Childcare Aware of Minnesota

We believe in quality care and education for every child.

Child Care Aware of Minnesota is a statewide early childhood leader driving change through partnerships to build an equitable, high-quality early care and education system that meets the needs of Minnesota’s families and children. UCAP is your trusted source for child care resources and referral.

Child Care Aware is provided in Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville counties.

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Child Care Aware Wayfinder

Child Care Wayfinder is a one-stop navigation network for starting and growing child care programs. The network is staffed by local navigators at regional Child Care Aware of Minnesota agencies and Minnesota Tribal Resources for Early Childhood Care (MNTRECC). Navigators help people in their communities create, sustain, and expand licensed family child care and center-based programs by offering encouragement, support, and connection to the many resources available for child

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Parent Aware

We are proud to support Parent Aware, Minnesota’s Quality Rating System. Learn what it can mean for you as a child care program or as a family using child care services.

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Early Learning Scholarships

Early learning scholarships help families access quality early education and care programs for their child. The scholarships are administered by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and must be used in programs that are participating in Parent Aware.

Early Learning Scholarships

Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN)

Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) care is unlicensed care provided by a relative, friend or someone in the community. It can occur in the child’s home or in the caregiver’s home.