Child Care & Early Childhood Services
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Are you a parent or family member looking for help finding or paying for child care? Do you want child development resources or information on the location of quality care? Then click on the families icon.
Are you a provider looking for information on licensing regulations, quality business practices, or staff development? Then click on the providers icon.
All other interested parties including policy makers and state employees should use the provider button or the right navigation bar for more information.
Latest from our programs:
1. The State of Montana, with feedback from its many stakeholders, has submitted its 2025-2027 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) State Plan. CCDF is the primary Federal funding source devoted to improving the quality of care for all children and to providing low-income families who meet the requirements help paying for child care.
The plan is currently under review by the Office of Child Care. You can view the drafted plan below. OCC will provide feedback and revisions may by necessary. 2025-2027 CCDF State Plan Draft
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If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of race, national origin, ethnic background, sex, religious affiliation, or disability, you have a right to file a complaint. To file a complaint of discrimination contact:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
1961 Stout Street - Room 1426
Denver, CO 80294
(303) 844-2024; (303) 844-3439 (TDD)
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https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/filing-a-complaint/complaint-process/index.html