Useful external resources for Kentucky early childhood education professionals:
- Kentucky Division of Child Care – cabinet landing page with childcare provider resources, assistance finding a provider, link to the KICCS provider portal
- Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance – a community of professionals and advocates dedicated to creating exceptional out-of-school programs for every student in Kentucky.
- KIDS NOW – governor’s office portal for professionals, families, and communities to help support the initiative of early childhood outcomes and school readiness
- Child Development Associate Program (CDA) – apply, renew, find a test site, FAQs, and more for your CDA
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – become a member, get accredited, learn about events, consult publications, and learn about professional development on a national level
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) – learn about accreditation steps, become a member, attend events, and keep up with current news about in-home childcare programs
- National AfterSchool Association (NAA) – access to affordable training, technical assistance, communications, and professional development for afterschool program staff
- Kentucky Division of Regulated Child Care – learn how to get started in child care, review regulations, access forms, file or appeal a complaint, and more