BANGOR -- Free child care referrals from the Penquis Child Care Resource Development Center (RDC) are available for all families in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties.

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a family must make. Parents searching for a safe and healthy environment for their child will be provided with a checklist of questions to ask a prospective provider and things to look for when visiting child care programs.

The list of available child care providers in Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties includes licensed Child Care Centers as well as certified Family Child Care providers and Care for ME (legal, exempt) providers caring for children in their homes. The Penquis RDC provides a referral list, but does not make recommendations. Families make their own choices. All information is confidential and an experienced Referral Specialist is ready to help.

Please call the Penquis Child Care Resource Development Center at 1-888-917-1100 or visit www.penquis.org/rdc.  Good Beginnings Last a Lifetime!