What Childcare Resources does

Childcare Resources is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, designated as Central Alabama's only child care resource and referral agency. It was created as an outgrowth of a United Way of Central Alabama task force and now operates as a partner agency of United Way, serving Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, and Blount Counties. Its mission centers on improving access to quality early childhood education and care for families and providers in Central Alabama.

The organization delivers a comprehensive suite of programs across two parallel service lines. For families, it operates a free Resource and Referral search service (387 parent accounts, 348 searches, 192 referrals in the last reporting period), a Supplemental Child Care Program that moved $87,787 in direct payments to providers supporting 60 children in 55 low-income families (average family income $50,515), and federally-funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs with a funded enrollment of 516 children across 6 partner programs and 4 agency-operated sites. For child care providers, it runs a Training and Technical Assistance program (321 sessions, 540 training hours, of which 235 are free), a RISE quality improvement program (648 consultations across 6 centers), an Infant Toddler Program (79 consultations, 80 visits), and an Early Learning Resource Library augmented by a mobile Resource Library Van operating 10 monthly routes to 54 programs. Technology infrastructure is built on Canvas Catalog for self-paced online training, supplemented by virtual instructor-led sessions and a Wix-hosted public website.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit mix: federal Head Start/Early Head Start grants from the Office of Head Start (ACF, HHS), individual donations (tiered from $50 to $1,000+ under the Next Generation Campaign), foundation grants, corporate sponsorships (Pinnacle Bank, PNC, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Regions Bank, Protective Life, Alabama Power, among others), and planned giving. An annual Sky's the Limit Training Conference, Fairy Tale Ball, and Champions for Children Charity Breakfast serve as both fundraising events and community engagement channels. The organization holds a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and is governed by a Board of Directors led as of 2026 by Chairwoman Lauren Leach with Stuart D. Roberts as Vice Chair.

Name

Childcare Resources

Legal name

Childcare Resources

Website

https://ccr-bhm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Childcare Resources is a Birmingham-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Central Alabama's only child care resource and referral agency, founded in 1984. It delivers Head Start programs, provider training, financial assistance, and resource library services to low-to-moderate income families and child care providers across four counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Care Services and Early Childhood Education

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Toddler-Focused Childcare Centers (EDACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Infant-Focused Childcare Centers (EDACAAAF)

Keywords

• Child care referral
• Early childhood education
• Head Start services
• Child care training
• Family support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Gifts: One-time and recurring donations from individuals supporting the Next Generation Campaign and general operations. Donation tiers range from $50 to $1,000 or more with specific programmatic impacts outlined for each level.
2. Federal Head Start Grant Funding: Federally funded through the Office of Head Start, ACF, HHS, providing comprehensive early learning, health, and family well-being services. The Head Start Program operates with a funded enrollment of 516 children.
3. Foundation Support: Operating support and special initiative funding from foundations to maintain core public services including financial assistance to low-income working families and materials for child care providers.
4. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate partnership opportunities supporting agency initiatives such as the Resource Library Van, Sky's the Limit Training Conference, and vital child care programs serving young children in need.
5. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Charitable planned gifts through wills, life insurance policies, retirement plan designations, annuities, charitable remainder trusts, revocable living trusts, and IRAs to ensure long-term organizational sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Childcare Resources is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit child care resource and referral agency that provides free customized child care searches, financial assistance to low-to-moderate-income working families, professional development training for child care providers, an Early Learning Resource Library with a mobile van, and federally-funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Central Alabama. The organization also delivers quality improvement programs such as RISE and the Infant Toddler Program to help providers meet and exceed state licensing standards.

Product overview

Childcare Resources operates as Central Alabama's only child care resource and referral agency, offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services. The organization provides both direct service programs (Training and Technical Assistance, Resource Library and Van, RISE Program, Infant Toddler Program, Supplemental Child Care Program, Resource and Referral, and Head Start/Early Head Start) and community engagement initiatives (Sky's the Limit Conference, Beyond the Page Events, PEER Learning, and the annual Next Generation Campaign). These programs work together to support families in finding quality child care, assist providers in improving care quality, and advocate for early childhood education across the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Next Generation Campaign: Capital campaign to support early childhood education programs and provide resources for children to reach their full potential.
• Head Start – Great Start
• Beyond the Page
• PEER Learning
• RISE (Reaching Improvement through Self-Evaluation)
• Sky's the Limit Training Conference

Products and services

• Resource and Referral Program
• Head Start and Early Head Start Programs
• Supplemental Child Care Program (SCCP)
• Training and Technical Assistance
• RISE Program (Reaching Improvement through Self-Evaluation)
• Infant Toddler Program
• Early Learning Resource Library and Van
• Sky's the Limit Training Conference
• PEER Learning
• Beyond the Page Events

Quantifiable outcome

• Children in quality early learning programs are 27% more likely to graduate high school
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of Central AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChildcare Resources is a partner agency of United Way of Central Alabama. Founded in 1984 as an outgrowth of a child care task force convened by United Way to address critical child care needs in Jefferson, Shelby, and Walker Counties (Blount added in 1988).
• Head Start / Office of Head Start, ACF, HHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally-funded Head Start and Early Head Start programs operated through partnership model with local schools, child care programs, and the community. Funded enrollment of 516 children. Operates under the Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory partner governing child care licensing and performance standards. Programs assist child care providers in surpassing Alabama DHR Child Care Licensing and Performance Standards. The organization also participates in Alabama's Child Care Workforce Stabilization Grants utilizing ARP funds.
• Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education department partner supporting the T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood Alabama scholarship program and Parents as Teachers program in Alabama, funded in part by ADECE.
• Alabama Partnership for Children (APC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level organization offering the T.E.A.C.H Early Childhood Alabama scholarship program, a licensed program of Child Care Services Association funded by Alabama DHR and ADECE, designed to increase education levels and effectiveness of early learning professionals.
• Annie E. Casey FoundationminorOthersResearch and data partner providing Kids Count data and evidence supporting the organization's advocacy for early childhood education investments. Cited for statistics on child poverty and school readiness in Alabama.
• Local Schools and Child Care ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner6 child care program partners and 4 agency-operated child care programs participating in the Head Start partnership model, serving children across Jefferson County zip codes.
• Tender Loving Educare, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director Nedonna Cooper serves on the Board of Directors. Child care program partner operating as part of the Head Start partnership model.
• Local Corporate and Foundation SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnership opportunities supporting agency initiatives such as the Resource Library Van, Sky's the Limit Training Conference, and vital programs serving children in need. Sponsors include companies such as Pinnacle Bank, PNC Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Regions Bank, Protective Life Insurance Company, and Alabama Power Company through board representation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Child Care Aware of America: National child care resource and referral network supporting families and providers across the U.S. Most direct peer to Childcare Resources' core R&R, training, and provider support model, operating as a coordinating body rather than a single-site agency.
• Child Care Services Association: North Carolina-based nonprofit operating the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood scholarship program and family child care provider networks. Directly comparable as the entity that funds Childcare Resources' T.E.A.C.H. scholarships and operates a similar combined R&R, training, and provider support model.
• National Head Start Association: National membership organization for Head Start grantees providing advocacy, training, and resources. Directly comparable to Childcare Resources as the umbrella body serving Head Start operators, including CCR's 516-child funded enrollment program.
• Parents as Teachers: National home visiting and parent education program. Childcare Resources operates an Alabama Parents as Teachers program through ADECE funding, making this organization both a peer (parent-mediated early childhood services) and a model partner.
• Quality Start Los Angeles: Quality rating and improvement system for Los Angeles County child care providers. Directly comparable to Childcare Resources' RISE quality improvement program that helps providers surpass licensing standards and achieve accreditation.

Broad incumbents

• Save the Children US: Large international NGO with significant U.S. early childhood programming including Head Start partnerships. Overlaps with Childcare Resources in early childhood services for low-income families but operates at a much broader geographic and programmatic scale.

Regional players

• Smart Start (North Carolina): Statewide early childhood initiative in North Carolina funded by the state legislature to improve child care quality and access. Closely comparable public-private hybrid model to Childcare Resources' state-aligned approach, but operating in a different geography.
• Early Childhood Alliance: Indiana-based nonprofit providing child care resource and referral, training, and family support services. Closely comparable hybrid community-based service model to Childcare Resources, operating in a different geography but with overlapping program mix.

Others

• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella organization for United Way affiliates. Childcare Resources is a partner agency of United Way of Central Alabama, and the parent/convener relationship makes United Way a directly comparable networked nonprofit operating model.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): Professional membership association for early childhood educators and the body that administers national accreditation for child care programs. Complementary to Childcare Resources' RISE accreditation support and professional development training portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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