Contra Costa Child Care Council

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Choosing Quality Child Care

Child Care Checklist

Choosing a Child Care Center

Choosing a Child Care Home

Choosing Infant Care

Evaluate a Child Care Program

Child Care Referrals

Resource and Referral Policies

Finding Care for Children with Special Needs

Other Resource and Referral Agencies

Child Care Updates

Starting a Business

Innovations in Quality

Early Learning Development Program (ELDP)

Child Care Initiative Project

Does a Child in Your Care Need Help?

Infant Sleep Position

Abuse Reporting Law

Tips for Saving Money

Child Care Eligibility List (CCEL) Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible Eligibility Application (CEL)

Do You Qualify Immediately for Help with Child Care Costs?

Governor Cuts Stage 3 Child Care

CCF Payment Changes

CCF Participation Manual

Pilot Preschool Program

Participating CCEL Sites

About the Food Program

Food Program Forms

Recipe of the Month

Health and Nutrition

Evaluate Child Care for Nutrition and Physical Activity

Develop Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies

Creating Bulletin Boards to Engage Families

Fruit and Vegetable Tips

Breakfast: Food as Fuel

Infant Feeding: The First Twelve Months

Eating on the Road

Healthy Role Model

Best Practices for Serving Foods to Kids

Eating Around the World

Feeding Children Well

Does Variety Matter?

Child Weight Issues

Healthy Body Healthy Image

Kids Fitness Activities

More Activity Ideas

Asthma in Child Care

Child with Diabetes

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Diapering and Toileting

Immunizations in Child Care

Keep Me Home If...

Help Avoid a Tragedy

Keep Children Safe in and Around Vehicles

Basic Window Cord Safety

Passenger Seat Safety

Children and Poisons

Never Shake a Baby

How to Communicate

Business of Early Care and Education

Child Care Supply in Contra Costa

Early Care and Education Workforce Study

Economic Impact Report

Network Public Policy Agenda

Preschool Makes a Difference

Building Positive Relationships Through Communication

Child Care Dollars

Children with Special Needs in Child Care

10 Tips for Raising Happier Healthier Children

100 Ways to Praise

Alternatives to Hurting Your Child

Beginning Kindergarten Skills

Children and Disaster

Choose Toys with Play Value

Early Warning Signs

Helping Children Cope

Reframing Negative Labels

Separating From Your Child

Talking to Children About War

What Children Learn and How Parents Can Help

When a Child Bites

Infants and Toddlers

Smart Ways to Help Children Learn

Tips From Your Baby

Choosing a Great Preschool

Early Learning Opportunities in Child Care Programs

The Case Against Time out

Developing a Sense of Wonder

Teaching Children to Resist Bias

Teaching Children Not to Be or Be Victims of Bullies

Building Parent Teacher Partnerships

Homework: What is Best for the Child?

Parent Education Classes

Parent Education Central

Parent Education East

Parent Education South

Parent Education West

Child Care Means Business

Learning Through Play

College Credit Classes

Health and Safety Training

Classes en Espanol

Money for Education

Early Learning Alliance

Early Childhood Education

Health Nutrition Safety

Special Needs/Inclusion

Multicultural Childrens Books

Cuidado de Calidad

Elegir una Guardera Infantil en un Hogar de Familia

Elegir una Guardera Infantil de Calidad

Lista de Control para el Cuidado de Nios

El Cuidado del Nio Significa Negocio

El Programa de Comida Infantil

Requisitos de la Inmunizacin para Cuidado Infantile

Seguridad de Cunas y Corrales

Reduzca el Riesgo de SIMS

Aviso de Seguridad para Halloween

Asiento Trasero es Mejor

100 Maneras de Elogiar a su Hijo

Alternativas para no Golpear a su Hijo

Ayudando a los Hijos

Disminuya Problemas de Disciplina

Habilidades al Empezar Kindergarten

Maneras Inteligentes para Ayudar a que los Nios Aprendan

Separandose de su Hijo(a)

Contacte al Council

Lista de Elegibilidad

Los Nios en su Casa

Proceso y Procedimiento de Quejas de Igualdad

Art and Literacy Festival

Jobs at the Council

Child Care Job Bank

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Vision and Mission

Services and Programs

The People We Serve

Supporting Families and Providers During Stressful Times

Board and Senior Management

Court Decision Today Extends Stage 3 Child Care

Economic Impact of Elimination of Stage 3 Child Care

Parents and Child Care Providers Raise Their Voices

Parents and Providers Frantic Over Losing Stage 3 Child Care

Parent Voices Rally to Restore Stage 3 Child Care Funding

Governor Eliminates Child Care Services for Nearly 1,700 Children

Stop the Spread of Flu Campaign

Festival Book Drive

FREE Festival for Children and Families on September 25

2010 Stand for Children Day

Local Providers Recognized

16th Annual Early Learning Conference

Council on Spanish Language Radio Program on February 28

Child Care Resource and Referral Day

Program Director Testifies at Congressional Briefing

Local Foundations Support Early Start to Success

Grant to Helps Pave the Road to Success in Antioch and Richmond

Parents Continue to Struggle Accessing Quality, Affordable Child Care

Reducing Holiday Stress for Children with Autism

Council Appoints Two New Board Members

FREE Festival for Children and Families on September 26

Congressional Bill Recognizes Child Care Council Program

Council Receives Grant for San Pable Parent Education

Stand for Children Rally Focuses on Dollars for Child Care

Stand for Children Day 2009

Parent Voices Leader Shares Her Story in Washington D.C.

Conference Helps Prepare Children for Kindergarten

Subscribe to an ENewsletter

Uniform Complaint Policy

Directions to Admin Offices

Directions to Brentwood Office

Directions to Antioch Office

Directions to Richmond Office

Directions to Concord Office

Search cocokids.org

Child Care Fund Payment Changes
Child Care Eligibility List (CCEL)

Choosing Quality Care

Develop Nutrition & PA Policies

Evaluate Nutrition & PA Practices

Judge Extends Stage 3 Child Care Again
A November 5th court decision extends Stage 3 child care services for families statewide until further notice. Parents can continue to take their children to child care. Read the latest news... (11/5/10)
First 5 Contra Costa Approves Loan for Ages 0-5
On Monday night, the First 5 Contra Costa Commission voted to approve a three-month forgivable loan of up to $2 million to continue CalWORKs Stage 3 child care services for children ages 0-5. Read more... (11/2/10)
Economic Impact of Child Care Cuts
Employers will also be affected as working parents may be forced to choose between their jobs and their children's well-being. Read more... (10/26/10)
Contra Costa Times Covers Child Care Cuts
Front page story highlights the anguish felt by parents and providers over child care cuts. Read story... (10/20/10)
Upcoming Loss of Child Care Services Causes Panic
Parents and child care providers are upset and frantic over losing Stage 3 child care services in less than two weeks. School age children also affected. Read more... (10/19/10)

On Friday, October 8, Governor Schwarzenegger eliminated funding for Stage 3 child care effective November 1, 2010. This cuts subsidized care for nearly 1,700 children in Contra Costa County and threatens parents' ability to work, jobs for child care providers and families' economic stability. Get lastest updates...More for parents and providers... TAKE ACTION (10/11/10)
Five Minutes vs. Five Days: Stop the Spread
Contra Costa Health Services, with help from the Child Care Council, is taking a unique approach to stopping the spread of flu this year.Read the press release... (10/7/10)