Our Mission

Established in 1971, Child Care Network (CCN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support.

CCN has served the Michigan community by helping families find care, helping families pay for care, and helping early learning professionals provide quality child care. We serve children, families, and child care providers in the Southeastern Michigan counties of Branch, Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe and Washtenaw.

Our 2025 Vision of Greatness

CCN is recognized as a leader in advocating for increased access to quality early childhood education for all children. Our high quality board, staff and volunteers work collectively with a positive, fun, and collaborative spirit to provide a great CCN experience to children, families, providers, and the community. We’re effectively utilizing sources, talents, technology, and data with reflective intentionality in serving all communities.

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Our Programs

Great

start to quality

Child Care Network provides access to resources that help improve quality.
Early childhood educators
of all types are able to access a resource lending library, attend professional development training, and receive onsite consultation.

Family support program

The Family Support Program helps low to moderate income families and families experiencing homelessness or a life crises to get access to quality child care through child care scholarships in order to maintain employment status and reach higher education goals.

Community Programs

At Child Care Network, we take pride in our strong partnerships with other agencies to bring awareness, training, development, and support to child care programs, families, and stakeholders. These are some of the ways we are expanding our reach to serve our communities.