Founded in 1972, Action for Children is the source for child care and early learning services in central Ohio.
 
A private, non-profit organization, we work with partner agencies in surrounding Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties to provide services throughout the seven-county region. To contact us or our partners in the surrounding counties, please click here.

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Do You Want a 2-Star Step Up to Quality Rating for Your Program?
Technical assistance is now available on a prioritized basis for licensed programs seeking to become 2-star rated in Ohio's Step Up to Quality system.



Regional Course Listings
Find the courses you want and need as professional child care providers and register today. Check back for updates and addition.

Please see important notice about upcoming change in our professional defvelopment registration process effective April 1, 2010.



groundWork
groundWork is a coalition of Ohio early child care and education leaders, parents, & professionals promoting investments & policies for the child care field. Visit the website to learn how you can get involved.
 

In the News


WINTER 2010

Change in Action for Children's Registration Process for Professional Development Classes Effective April 1, 2010!

New Reports Available - Ohio's Infant and Toddler Initiative; Early Childhood Mental Health; and Early Learning in Race to the Top Applications

Attention Providers!  Need help getting online for the new payment system?  Action for Children can help!

Tax Credits for Working Families Helping Families Put Money in Their Pockets!

Prevent Blindness Ohio is Offering Free Preschool Vision Screening Training March 15 in Columbus and March 24 in Newark 



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