Many federal agencies have programs that help small businesses. The following is a sample of federal agencies that have programs that can assist small child care programs.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) U.S. Department of Justice provides information and technical assistance about the ADA.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) promotes quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury and disability.
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), U.S. Department of Agriculture helps 2.9 million children and 86,000 adults receive nutritious meals and snacks each day as part of their day care.
- ChildCare.gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has information about U.S. government child care information related to starting and operating a child care business.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery and emergency mitigation.
- Food and Nutrition Services (FNS), U.S. Department of Agriculture provides children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education.
- Grants.gov has information about more than 800 federal grant programs involving all 26 federal grant-making agencies.
- GovLoans.gov has government loan information.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS), U.S. Department of the Treasury has several websites that help small business owners:
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor works to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses and deaths.
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has information about the safety of toys and equipment used by parents and child care programs.
- U.S. Department of Education, Early Childhood Education has resources for parents and early childhood educators.
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build and grow businesses.