​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Child Care Advisory Council (CCAC) was established in 2015. The council's work is based on child care provider needs, areas of concern and ways to increase quality of care. The council meets quarterly and meetings are open to the public.

Meeting Dates and Times 

​Meetings will be conducted virtually from 2:00PM-4:00PM EST. If you are interested in attending, please contact Kayla Standafer for meeting instructions.​ ​

​​Mission Statement

The Child Care Advisory Council offers Kentucky child care providers and advocates the opportunity to advise the Cabinet on matters affecting the operations, funding, licensing and certification of child care outlined in the Child Care Development Block Grant. The CCAC offers guidance to the Cabinet in developing and promoting methods to improve quality, access, affordability and positive outcomes for all children participating in child care services throughout the state. The CCAC ​acts as the bridge between providers and the Cabinet to build collaboration to positively impact children.