Child Care Resource and Referral Agency
Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas strives to enhance the quality of child care through provider education/training; increase supply of care by helping to recruit providers to meet identified community needs; provide technical assistance to present and propective providers with the objective of promoting qulity; serve as a trend spotter through careful data collection and act as a Community Change Agent though advocacy and partnership building.
02/09/2026
Learning Comes Alive Outdoors - An Arkansas Children's Week Workshop - This is a great opportunity for those in Conway county, White county or near by. Come join us! @ the Morrilton Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 17th. and @ His Kids at Valley Baptist in Searcy on Thursday March 19th. Save the date that works for you! :) See you there!
02/02/2026
📚 FREE BOOKS! 📚
Due to recent inclement weather, we know many of you haven’t been able to visit the Resource Center. We’d love for you to stop by today or tomorrow to pick up FREE books—at this point, we just need them gone!
👉 Please bring your own bag, as we are currently out of bags.
🕘 Hours:
Monday & Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Location:
2705 Harrison Street
Batesville, AR
📞 Questions? Call Amy at (870) 307-1847
12/11/2025
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12/11/2025
Share and let your voice be heard.
With the continuing resolution set to expire January 30, federal lawmakers are finalizing their funding decisions right now for FY26. This is our moment to make sure they hear loud and clear: protect and increase funding for child care!
Tell the House and Senate that we must fund child care programs. It takes just minutes, but your voice makes all the difference. Lawmakers are making these decisions now—let's make sure child care is non-negotiable.
Act now: https://www.childcareaware.org/invest-in-child-care-2025/
CCANA wishes all of our providers and friends a very Happy Thanksgiving, we are so grateful for you all!
11/01/2025
Congratulations!!! Turquoise Squirrel :)
Congratulations to Turquoise Squirrel Learning Center – 2025 Business Site of the Year!
Turquoise Squirrel Learning Center continues to set the standard for excellence in early childhood education. With a strong focus on quality care, innovative learning, and community partnerships, TSLC has earned the trust of families across Conway County.
From nurturing classrooms and devoted teachers to their partnership with UACCM expanding access to childcare for student-parents, TSLC exemplifies what it means to be a business that truly serves its community. Congratulations to the entire TSLC team for your outstanding work and lasting impact!
10/25/2025
Congratulations to the Bald K**b Early Childhood Center for being voted the “Best of the Best” childcare center in White County through the White County Citizen!
Thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to the children and families you serve! We are so proud of you!
09/30/2025
📢 JOIN US FOR A JOB FAIR!
We’re hiring for multiple positions at the A-State Newport Greyhound Child Development Center!
📅 Friday, October 3rd
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Tech Depot, 209 Hazel Street, Newport
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team!
Hiring for:
👩🏫 Lead Teacher
🧸 Child Care Technician
⏰ Part-Time Positions
Don’t miss this opportunity to start a rewarding career in early childhood education. ✨
09/24/2025
Do you know where the wild things are? We do!
This Saturday CCANA will hold their 28th Annual Child Care Conference on the UACCB Campus. You won’t want to miss it!
Theme: WHERE THE WILD THINGS PLAY: UNLEASHING ADVENTURE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD featuring keynote speaker Ron Shuali and 25+ presenters.
CCANA Presents their 28th Annual Early Child Care Conference Saturday September 27th — Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas invites you to join us for our 28th Annual Child Care Conference as we journey into the wild world of play and imagination!
Dear Early Childhood Program Leaders,
You won't want to miss this!! Join us for our 28th Annual Conference with Keynote Ron Shuali M.ED.
------ Learn more & Register at https://ccana.org/ -------
PLUS
We are excited to share that 150 Conference Scholarships are available for the upcoming 28th Annual Child Care Conference on Saturday, September 27th at UACCB. Each scholarship covers conference registration and lunch.
📌 Scholarship Priorities
To ensure fairness and support for programs at every level, scholarships will be awarded in the following order:
• Highest Priority: Better Beginnings Level 1 and Level 2 programs
• Then: Level 3–4 programs
• Finally: Level 5–6 programs
📌 Scholarship Limits Per Facility
To allow equitable access across programs:
• Level 1–2 programs may receive up to 4 scholarships
• Level 3–4 programs may receive up to 3 scholarships
• Level 5–6 programs may receive up to 2 scholarships
• Not participating in Better Beginnings my receive up to 1 scholarship
(If scholarships remain after the first round, they will be redistributed to other levels until all 150 are awarded.)
📌 Action Needed
If your program would like to be considered for scholarships, please complete this quick Scholarship Request Form by Friday, September 19th at 5:00 p.m.
👉See Registration page for Conference Scholarship Request Form
Scholarships will be confirmed within 2 business days of your request.
We encourage you to apply quickly, as availability is limited and registration is almost full.
Thank you for all you do to support children, families, and quality early learning across Arkansas. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
08/18/2025
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Office of Early Childhood and Teachstone® will host a live, virtual professional development series focused on improving classroom interactions. These 45-minute sessions will cover topics across age levels and provide participants with useful content and actionable strategies. All attendees will receive certificates of completion. Grab a spot while you can!
From ADE: CLASS Strategies Series — Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Office of Early Childhood and Teachstone® will host a live, virtual professional development series focused on improving classroom interactions. These 45-minute sessions will cover topics across age levels and provide participants with useful content and ...
07/28/2025
The Toad Suck Daze Reading Challenge for Preschoolers was such a worthy event for our community!
CCANA Make Visits to Toad Suck Daze Reading Challenge Winners — Child Care Aware of Northcentral Arkansas Child Care Aware of North Central Arkansas is happy to share the success of the Toad Suck Daze Reading Challenge for Preschoolers, aimed at promoting pre-literacy and the importance of grade-level reading.
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 12pm |