BUSINESS INSURANCE    Save money on the high cost of individual policies by purchasing insurance at group rates. As a member of one of the largest child care groups in the United States, you can count on top coverage at low rates and effective individualized service. Family child care providers can purchase accident and liability insurance.

AUTOMATED PARENT PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR ALL STATES 

INTERNET SERVICE    Receive a discount on our Internet server and gain unlimited access to the Internet.

CHILD CARE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE    Largest private computerized Information and Referral System in Minnesota. First Statewide Referral System. The Referral System can work for you or parents no matter where you live in Minnesota. Matches parents’ needs with your current openings. Toll-free phone number. Advertised in yellow pages, employee handbooks, and family publications throughout the state. No fee to parents for referrals.

CHILD CARE REPORT    Members receive the Child Care Report newsletter on a regular basis. The Report keeps you up to date on current issues and provides valuable information.

PRODUCTS & RESOURCES    The Alliance has a variety of products and resources available to members at reduced cost, including Kids Kare Calendars, parent contracts, illness policy forms, receipt pads, books, and information on and for your child care service.

DISCOUNTS    Alliance members are eligible to receive discounts on child care related items and services.

BACK-UP CARE SERVICE    (family child care only) Need time off for personal needs and obligations? Family child care providers can call the Alliance for names of licensed providers in their area who offer back-up care. Need to temporarily fill a spot, meet other providers, or develop references? As a Member, you may list yourself as a back-up provider.

EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE    Do you have equipment or supplies you no longer use? Call the Alliance office and list them for sale at no extra cost. Do you need equipment? Call the Alliance office for information on what is available for purchase.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT FUND    A portion of each annual or six month membership is dedicated to the "Child Development Fund" to financially support worthwhile projects assisting children, child care, and child care providers.

COMMUNITY CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP    To better serve our members, a portion of our fees are used to support and assist state and local child care associations and organizations to address specific needs in their communities. You, as a member, may designate which association or organization, participating in the Alliance "Community Partnership" program you wish to support. Please list your selection (choose one only) in the space provided on the application. If you are unsure whether your selection is a program participant, you may contact them or the Alliance office. If your association or organization is not currently a participant and would like more information, please contact the Alliance office.

PEN PAL PROGRAM    Correspond with other home or center child care providers across the country. We send your name to a child care provider and send you the name of a provider for you and the children to write to.