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dnccc.com is the official website of the Del Norte Child Care Council (DNCCC), a nonprofit organization serving Del Norte County, California. Its stated mission is to promote and encourage the healthy growth, education, care, and development of children by increasing community and family awareness of children's needs. The site is a practical starting point if you are a local parent looking for child care, a family child care provider seeking support programs, or someone who wants to donate or get involved.
Who DNCCC serves
The council directs its work at two overlapping groups:
- Families in Del Norte County who need child care, referrals, or financial help paying for care.
- Family child care providers who need food program support, referrals, or resources for the children in their care.
Its role is largely as a connector and support hub — bringing families together with professional resources rather than operating as a single standalone service.
Services listed on the site
The homepage describes a broad set of programs and supports:
| Service | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Financial assistance for child care costs |
| Family child care referrals | Help matching families with providers |
| Food program | For family child care providers |
| Toy lending library | Borrowable toys and materials |
| School readiness | Preparing children for school |
| Child abuse prevention | Prevention-focused programming |
| Car seat lending | Loan of car seats |
| Child care centers | Preschool and after-school care |
The site also notes "and more," so the list above reflects what is explicitly named rather than an exhaustive catalog.
How to find child care
The site offers two routes for finding child care:
- Online — through MyChildCarePlan, an external child care search tool.
- By phone — the site describes this as "a more local-friendly option." You can call the Resource & Referral Department at 707-464-8311.
If you prefer to speak with someone locally or need guidance narrowing down options, the phone route is the one the organization itself frames as more personal.
Donations and current notices
- Donations are accepted through a PayPal link on the site.
- Construction notice: Beginning July 29, a stretch of Front Street between Play Street and Highway 101 is closed for a reconstruction project. The office remains open, and both public parking lots next to the office stay accessible. If arriving from Highway 101, the parking lot next to the clock tower is described as the easiest to reach. The site advises allowing a few extra minutes and following the City's posted detour map.
What the site does not tell you
The homepage does not list eligibility rules for the subsidy program, income thresholds, hours of operation, or specific fees. For those details you would need to call the Resource & Referral Department or check the organization's Facebook page, which the site points to for updates and resources.