CCSWFL 101

Did you know that. . .

• single-parent families at or below 200% of the poverty level pay an average of 19% of their earnings, compared to the 6% spent by more advantaged families, for child care
• by participating in quality early care and educational settings
  • parents are able to continue to work, substantiating a strong link between parents’ employment and children’s development;
  • children from low income families are better prepared for school, and
  • families at greatest risk can better balance their work/life situation.
• Society receives nearly $9 in benefit for every $1 invested in quality child care!  These benefits include maintaining employment, better pay and family stability.

Child Care of Southwest Florida, Inc.SM (CCSWFL) has been providing services to children, families and child care professionals in Southwest Florida for over 40 years. Our Mission is to initiate, coordinate, promote, and provide high quality child care through leadership, service and education for families and businesses.  Our staff and volunteers work with

• families to provide high quality, family centered child care preparing children for school success,
• child care professionals to help them provide the highest quality care possible.

CCSWFL currently has over 120 employees in Southwest Florida, serving more than 800 children annually at 6 child care centers in Hendry and Lee county.  We offer the highest quality care available, with most centers Gold Seal accredited.  We are guided by a volunteer Board of Directors that meets monthly to discuss budgets, agency activities, future plans, fund raising, professional development and organizational policies. 

Learn how CCSWFL works with families and children in the community and how you can partner with us!  Tour one of our quality child care programs in session and meet some of the families and children we serve.

The Urban Institute has found that services addressing child care, transportation, health insurance, and housing needs empower families to maintain employment and improve their self-esteem and family self-sufficiency.  CCSWFL is here to address the issue of child care.  We look forward to telling you our story.