Child Care Resources

05/25/2026

Our office is closed today for Memorial Day. We will resume regular business hours tomorrow.

05/19/2026

Montana Child Care Providers, it's that time again! The Montana Child Care Bureau is partnering with Montana State University to collect child care market-rate information. The information will be used to determine the market rate for each region by facility type and age group. Your participation is voluntary, and so important. This is your opportunity to help ensure reimbursement rates are set based on what providers in the state are charging. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here: https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NXxdKsk8d181uu

05/18/2026

05/18/2026

📣 Announcing the 2026 Connect Summit keynote speaker, Karen Lum!

As a business trainer, facilitator and coach, Karen Lum, owner of K. Lum Consulting, has more than 27 years of facilitation experience whose clients include non-profit organizations, small and large businesses, as well as luxury service and high-end brands. Karen has firsthand experience as an entrepreneur, c-suite leader, and team builder and has dedicated herself to ongoing training as a coach and consultant.

Karen kicked off our first summit in 2024 and we are thrilled to have her back at CONNECT for an inspiring launch into to an engaging day and a half of learning & connection.

⭐ Summit registration is live! Register by May 22 for the chance to win one free night of lodging!
🔗 Visit: zerotofive.org/summit

The 2026 Connect Summit will be held July 28-29 at Fairmont Hot Springs. Summit registration is free and rooms at Fairmont Hot Springs are being offered at a discounted rate... but they won’t last! Register now!

05/07/2026

Our office is currently experiencing a power outage. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will resume services as soon as possible.

04/21/2026

We are hiring an Eligibility Specialist II

Apply here: https://www.childcareresources.org/careers-current-openings

Child Care Resources offers flexible schedules, health/vision/dental insurance, 401k, and generous paid leave.

04/14/2026

🍎 TASTY TUESDAY
Let’s explore, taste, and learn together this Tasty Tuesday! 🍎

Food experiences help children build healthy habits, explore their senses, and learn new skills through hands-on discovery.

Try this today: Let children help prepare a snack or explore new fruits and veggies—talk about colors, textures, and tastes!

What’s a favorite snack in your home or classroom? 🥕

👉 Want more ideas or simple lesson plans? Start here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zXSygqoAId2xsXQd7NiqxW5daY3ZEqtb?usp=sharing

Tag us to share what you’re doing!

04/14/2026

🎵 Music Monday

Music, movement, and creativity kick off our Week of the Young Child! 🎶

Music helps young children build language, express emotions, and develop important motor skills—all while having fun.

Try this today: Turn on some music and have a dance party, or make simple instruments with items you already have at home or in your classroom!

👉 Want more ideas or simple lesson plans? Visit our WOYC toolkit made just for you! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zXSygqoAId2xsXQd7NiqxW5daY3ZEqtb?usp=sharing

Follow along all week for more easy ideas—and don’t forget to tag us in your activities!

04/01/2026

Attention providers,
Please remember to submit attendance by 5:00 PM today to receive payment on 4/10.

Attention providers!
Submit March 2026 attendance by 5:00pm Wednesday, April 1st to receive earliest possible payment on Friday, April 10th. Attendance submitted after 5:00pm on 4/1/2026 will not receive payment until 4/17/2026 at the earliest.