Ashe County Partnership for Children
626 Ashe Central School Road Jefferson, NC 28640 336-982-4588
programs

Smart Start A.S.H.E. a safe home for everyone Family Literacy Family Central
Individual Development Account Program Childcare Resources & Referral

 
Childcare Resources & Referral

“Our goal is to make the most of the journey of childhood for our little ones.”

Ashe Child Care Resource & Referral offers a variety of services for parents,
child care providers and for the community as a whole.

Made Possible by Smart Start

For Parents

• Referrals, not recommendations, to child care providers.
• Counseling and information on choosing quality child care.
• Financial assistance for child care.
• Parenting information and support.

For Child Care Providers

• Free Referral Service.
• Training and Education.
• Technical Assistance and consultations.
• Teacher resource and toy lending library.
• Local Professional associations.
• Monthly Newsletter.

For the Community

• Awareness of the importance of the first five years of a child’s life.
• Up to date information on local child care supply and demand.
• Advocacy for family-friendly work policies.