Around Town Kids - Child Care

Below you will find a listing of various agencies relating to childcare issues and keeping our children safe. See our Kid Links section for a more comprehensive list of links to various agencies and organizations.

We hope that you find what you are looking for. If you know of any online resources that are not listed, or suggestions on how we can improve this page, please feel free to contact us with your suggestions.

ChildSafe Network

The Child Safe Network's mission is to protect our nations most valuable asset, our children! Our organization is dedicated to educating and preventing missing, and abducted children.

Due to the passing of Megan's Law, convicted sex offenders must register with local police in the communities in which they live. The Child Safe Network provides parents and guardians with the ability to search these databases of convicted sex offenders.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Founded in 1926, NAEYC is the world’s largest organization working on behalf of young children with more than 100,000 members. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Protects the physical safety and emotional well-being of the most vulnerable citizens of Texas, including children and people who are elderly or have disabilities. Report abuse or neglect, or adopt or foster a child through this agency. Learn about childcare licensing, current rules and keeping children safe. TO REPORT CHILD OR ELDERLY ABUSE OR NEGLECT, call1-800-252-5400 or use the secure website by clicking on the link above.

Childcare Resources

ChildSafe Network

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services