Is Del Norte Child Care Council Open During Front Street Construction?

Yes. Del Norte Child Care Council (DNCCC) remains open during the Front Street reconstruction project. The closure affects a stretch of Front Street between Play Street and Highway 101 beginning July 29, but it does not close the office itself. Both public parking lots next to the office stay accessible, and if you are coming from Highway 101, the parking lot next to the clock tower is the easiest to reach.

What the closure means for your visit

The construction is a road closure, not a service closure. DNCCC's office, programs, and Resource & Referral phone line continue to operate as usual. The only change is how you approach the building by car.

• Front Street, between Play Street and Highway 101, is closed starting July 29 as part of the Front Street reconstruction project.
• Both public parking lots next to the office remain open and accessible.
• From Highway 101, the parking lot beside the clock tower is the simplest option.
• Allow a few extra minutes for your drive if the closure affects your route.
• Follow the City's posted detour map rather than trying to route around the closure on your own.

Step-by-step: getting to the office during construction

1. Check whether your route uses the closed stretch. If you would normally drive Front Street between Play Street and Highway 101, plan an alternate approach.
2. If coming from Highway 101, aim for the clock tower parking lot. DNCCC notes this is the easiest lot to access from that direction.
3. Use the City's posted detour map. The detour signs reflect current conditions better than a fixed route description.
4. Add buffer time. A few extra minutes is the guidance DNCCC gives; add more if you are traveling at a busy time.
5. Park in one of the two public lots next to the office. Both stay accessible throughout the closure.

If you would rather not drive in

You do not have to visit in person to get help. DNCCC's Resource & Referral Department can be reached by phone at 707-464-8311, and child care searches can also be done online through MyChildCarePlan. For updates and current resource information, DNCCC points people to its Facebook page.

Quick reference

The practical takeaway: plan your approach around the closure, use the clock tower lot if you are arriving from Highway 101, and leave a little early. The office itself is unaffected.