How to Find Child Care or Get a Referral Through Del Norte Child Care Council

Updated

Del Norte Child Care Council (DNCCC) at dnccc.com is a Del Norte County organization that connects families with child care and related support services. To find child care, you have two direct routes: search online through MyChildCarePlan, or call the Resource & Referral Department at 707-464-8311 for a more local-friendly option. The phone line is the better choice if you want help narrowing down providers or have questions about subsidy eligibility.

What DNCCC actually provides

DNCCC's stated mission is to promote the healthy growth, education, care, and development of children by raising community and family awareness of children's needs. Its supporting services for Del Norte County include:

  • Child care subsidy
  • Family child care referrals
  • A food program for family child care providers
  • Toy lending library
  • School readiness programs
  • Child abuse prevention
  • Car seat lending
  • Child care centers for preschool and after-school care

If your need is specifically finding a provider, the referral service is the relevant one. The other programs address adjacent needs — food, equipment, readiness, and prevention — so it's worth checking whether you qualify for more than one.

Two ways to find child care

Route How it works Best for
MyChildCarePlan Online search for child care Browsing options on your own time
Resource & Referral line: 707-464-8311 Call and speak with staff Local guidance, questions, harder-to-search needs

The site describes the phone option as "more local-friendly," which suggests staff can help with situations an online listing may not capture — specific schedules, age groups, or subsidy questions.

Steps to get started

  1. Decide whether you want to search independently or talk to someone. If you already know your preferred area, hours, and age group, start with MyChildCarePlan.
  2. If you'd rather have help, call 707-464-8311 and ask for the Resource & Referral Department. Have your child's age, your schedule, and your location ready.
  3. Ask about child care subsidy at the same time if cost is a factor — it's listed as one of DNCCC's services, and eligibility questions are best answered directly.
  4. Check the DNCCC Facebook page for updates and resources, since the site directs visitors there for current information.

If you're visiting in person

A section of Front Street between Play Street and Highway 101 was scheduled to close beginning July 29 for a reconstruction project. DNCCC remains open during the closure, and both public parking lots next to the office stay accessible. If you're coming from Highway 101, the parking lot next to the clock tower is described as the easiest to reach. Allow a few extra minutes and follow the City's posted detour map.

Supporting the organization

If you want to donate rather than receive services, DNCCC links to a PayPal donation option from its homepage.

The practical takeaway: for child care referrals, call 707-464-8311 or use MyChildCarePlan — and ask about subsidy in the same conversation if you need it.