Founded in 1999, Child Care Aware® of Missouri has been the state's leading source for child care information, referrals, professional development, and information for almost two decades. We work to raise the quality of early child care educational experiences in Missouri by improving child care services through training, education, quality standards, coaching, and business support. Families receive information about how to choose child care at no charge. Child care educators can attend trainings or college, often at no charge or a minimal co-payment. Child care businesses can receive support on business practices and infrastructure services through general trainings or personalized consulting.