Communities

Local Child Care Works Program Leads

Local program leads connect employers and employees with the most up-to-date information about Missouri Child Care Works. They serve as trusted community partners to ensure you have access to the latest program details, resources, and support available in your area.

Want to learn more? Reach out to your local program lead today to see what’s happening in your community.

If your community is not listed, please contact Child Care Aware® of Missouri for assistance.

Email: cckmw@mochildcareaware.org

Community Program Leads

Springfield Region

Area served:
Greene and Christian Counties

Contact Information:
Amanda Coleman
Community Partnership of the Ozarks
acoleman@cpozarks.org

Jefferson City Region

Area served:
Cole, Callaway, Moniteau, and Osage Counties

Contact Information:
Shaun Sappenfield
C&S Employment Solutions
shaun@csemployment.com

St. Louis Region

Area served:
St. Louis City and St. Louis County

Contact Information:
Tamyka Perine
Gateway Early Childhood Alliance
tperine@gatewayecalliance.org

Kansas City Region

Area served:
Jackson, Clay, Platte, and Cass Counties

Contact Information:
Toni Sturdivant
Mid-America Regional Council
tsturdivant@marc.org

Rolla Region

Area served:
Phelps County

Contact Information:
Jean Darnell
The Community Partnership
jean.darnell@thecommunitypartnership.org

Cape Girardeau Region

Area served:
Cape Girardeau County

Contact Information:
Matt Ellison
United Way of Southeast Missouri
matt.ellison@unitedwayofsemo.org

If your community is not listed, please contact Child Care Aware® of Missouri for assistance.