Noteworthy News

APPLY NOW: New grant open to early care & child education providers

March 16, 2022

To help answer California’s great need for early care and child education, new grant funding is available to licensed providers serving children age 0 to 5 in a Family Child Care setting or Child Care Center. The funds are intended…

Dr. Seuss reading event: Sen. Leyva distributes supplies, reads to kids

March 8, 2022

Reading the final words of Just Ask! by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Senator Connie Leyva smiled at the children gathered for CCRC’s Dr. Seuss Read Across America. She read, “Each of us has unique powers to share with…

CCRC congratulates new First 5 CA leader as a “terrific advocate”

March 3, 2022

The work CCRC does to strengthen and empower children, families and child care providers depends in part on support from dedicated community partners. One of our partners, First 5 California, just announced Jackie Thu-Huong Wong as its new Executive Director.…

Celebrating Women’s History Month with CCRC

March 1, 2022

Many of the tools we use, the liberties we enjoy and the entertainment we love are thanks to women. The brilliant minds and talents of women are responsible for progress nationally, around the globe, and here at Child Care Resource…

Senator introduces bill to make Universal Pre-school plan truly universal for CA families

February 10, 2022

When it comes to child care, California families need options that meet their specific needs and preferences. The governor’s plan to implement Universal Preschool for all 4-year-olds will work for some families, but some parents will benefit instead from selecting…

Providers use BEES to aid children’s social, emotional development

February 9, 2022

Social and emotional development are critically important in a child’s early years and have lasting impacts on the way a child deals with stress and builds relationships later in life. CCRC’s Building Early Education Strategies (BEES) program aims to support…

Tax resource for Home-based child care providers

February 4, 2022

Filing taxes can be a frustrating, if not intimidating, process but there are a number of tax prep resources available to child care providers. Home Grown is a national collaborative of funders committed to improving the quality of and access…

CCRC celebrates Black History Month

February 1, 2022

Following the civil rights movement and increased awareness of Black identity, Black History Month started being recognized on college campuses in the 1960s. Since February was officially designated in 1976 as Black History Month by President Gerald Ford, it’s been…

Child care provider shortage at crisis level in SoCal

January 25, 2022

The shortage of child care staff addressed in a recent PBS article about conditions in San Diego is a crisis in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. CCRC was featured in this article, which outlined the many factors contributing the…

Health and Safety Coach helps providers optimize care setting

January 21, 2022

Community Care Licensing has resumed in-person visits and our Health & Safety Coach is available to offer support and guidance ahead of the facility inspection. The Coach will help providers prepare for an inspection that includes a review of compliance…

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