Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes that have an OKDHS subsidy contract may receive on-site professional consultation on a regular basis upon request through the Child Care Warmline 1-888-574-5437.

Child Care consultation seeks to accomplish one or more of the following:

• Maintain children in childcare who are in danger of being expelled
• Support childcare staff that care for children by expanding their competencies in understanding challenging behavior
• Be available to caregivers and families in times of stress or crisis
• Model positive behavior and guidance techniques to encourage positive social and emotional development
• Connect staff and families to resources
• Offer observation and referral when necessary
• Be available to families of children in child care through consultation and parent meetings