The Child Care Aware office serves Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield Counties. Our mission is to ensure that all children receive quality care. We are a member of the National Association of Child Care Aware Agencies. NACCRRA

We work with Walla Walla Community College Early Childhood and Educational Support Department  WWCC to provide training for child care providers that is  STARS approved.

The Working Connections Child Care Program is administered through the Department of Social and Health Services and provides child care financial assistance to low-income working families. For more information, see  WorkFirst Washington

For information about Child Care Aware Agencies across Washington, see Child Care Aware Network

The National Association for the Education of Young Children NAEYC has information about professional development and developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education.

Our Local Stakeholders

• Walla Walla Early Learning Coalition 527-4453
• Blue Mountain Association for the Education of Young Children
• United Way 529-1183
• Walla Walla Council on Child Abuse and Neglect 525-1872
• Parent-to-Parent 527-3278
• Campfire Boys & Girls 525-3180
• Children's Home Society 529-2130
• Walla Walla County Health Department 527-3290
• Columbia County Health Department 382-2181
• Garfield County Health Department 843-3412
• Department of Early Learning Toll Free: 1-800-731-3536
• Community Service Office WW: 522-4294 / Clarkston: 758-5537
• Child Protective Services 527-4385