Childcare and Respite Care Resources for 0-5 year olds
Parents tell us...
"I couldn't leave my baby with just anyone, but I didn't know who I could trust."
"I wasn't sure what our options were, or what made good childcare for my child."
"When things are too intense at home I need a break. Respite gives me that renewal time. My kids love it too."
Childcare Basics
Zero to Three: How to Choose Quality Childcare
Child Care Brochures including Choosing Quality Child Care for a Child with Special Needs
Tip sheet: Find Your Child Care Fit
Finding childcare and respite care
Inclusive Partners: training and support for families and providers around inclusive childcare
Oregon Early Learning: has information on finding childcare statewide
Family Relief Nurseries offer emergency childcare and parenting support
Oregon Home Care Commission has a registry of all providers in the state.
Finding Respite Caregivers tip sheet
Autism Society of Oregon: "Take a break on us"
United Cerebral Palsy: family support page including "Respitality" program
Center for Medically Fragile Children temporary residential care for medically fragile children
Other ideas
- Contact your local congregation, gym, or school
- Swap a night with friends or neighbors
- Sign up for day camps, or other programs, at local parks
- Create a "kids night out" co-op with your friends