"We all have the extraordinary coded within us, waiting to be released." 
                                                                                                  - Jean Houston

Action for Children is the source for child care and early learning services in central Ohio.  We hope you will visit us often and let us know if there is information you would like to see on our site.

Whether you are visiting as a parent, a professional in the field or an active member of the community who simply wishes to become more involved in early care and education issues, this website is designed to provide information tailored to your needs.

For Parents and Families, we can help you find child care and early learning experiences for your child and become an informed consumer.   These services are provided free of charge. 

We also lend support when it comes to your child’s learning and help you sharpen your parenting skills.

• Upcoming TAPP Schedule
• Action for Children's Parent Central

For Early Childhood Professionals, we offer valuable professional development workshops and support services for new or established programs, staffing assistance for center directors, and links to employment opportunities for early childhood professionals.

• July - September 2009 Regional Coursebook
• Current Workshop Calendar
• Centers that Care

For the Central Ohio Community, this is a place to learn more about the importance of quality child care and early learning, effective advocacy on behalf of children and families, resources for community planning, and opportunities available for the corporate community. 

Our Social Innovations:

Circle of Business - A membership organization of local area business who are creating family friendly workplaces for their employees in central Ohio and building their bottom line. 

TAPP Today, Empowering Parents, Empowering Kids - A parent education program that is helping families build a strong foundation for children’s self esteem and parent-child relationships that grow stronger through the years. 

Centers that Care - A ground-breaking approach that is matching child care center directors with qualified early learning professionals seeking employment. 

Seven Generations Circle of Women - A philanthropic group of central Ohio women who are involved today in creating a better community for all of our children by sharing their knowledge and financial resources to support children’s early learning. 

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