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Track the weather with this fun craft

July 28, 2022

In southern California, we’re fortunate to have sunshine much of the year. In fact, Los Angeles is sunny on average 284 days of the year. Sometimes it’s cloudy, other days windy, and on rare occasions, we see rain. Teaching children…

Car seat safety tips to help protect your child on the road

July 26, 2022

We all know that buckling up before driving is imperative to our safety as drivers and passengers. The same goes for children, who require an appropriately sized car seat or booster seat. Proper installation and use of this safety feature…

Ages and Stages: Tracking child development

July 21, 2022

Every child grows and develops differently, doing things at their own pace. While each child’s development is unique, there are certain milestones that many children reach at certain stages of life. Understanding these milestones gives parents and caregivers the chance…

CCRC featured in U.S. News article on helping families pay for child care

July 18, 2022

Many families are struggling to afford the rapid increases in cost for everything from gas to groceries and some families aren’t aware that they may be eligible for help with one big expense: child care. Through the Alternative Payment program,…

Craft: Make a sand-print with simple ingredients

June 29, 2022

The artwork children create make for great keepsakes but this craft, especially, will be a sweet reminder of your young one’s childhood. The sand clay handprint craft uses simple ingredients and lets kids explore new textures. This project is suitable…

Parents: Free tool connects you with child development experts ASAP

June 15, 2022

An infant named Zach smiles when his mother sings to him but she’s concerned because her baby doesn’t lift himself up like other babies his age. Though early childhood development is a journey unique to each child, a parent may…

Addressing Disparities, Promoting Equity through Universal Preschool

June 13, 2022

The future of child care in California is being molded at the legislative level, as lawmakers consider a senate bill aimed at expanding the governor’s Universal Preschool plan. The findings of research around school-based preschool and the ramifications of excluding…

How to build a nurturing relationship as a caregiver

June 6, 2022

When it comes to caring for a child, there are many times throughout the day that a child will need to be fed, changed, settled down for naps, and cleaned up. These caregiving routines are built-in opportunities for connection between…

Colorful Craft: Unicorn Slime recipe

May 10, 2022

This easy craft uses everyday items found at home to make something that combines two of children’s favorite things: unicorns and slime. The Fluffy Slime Recipe uses shaving cream, food coloring and other simple ingredients to produce colorful, stretchy slime.…

iHeart Radio highlights CCRC’s work making child care accessible

April 6, 2022

If you tune in to iHeart Radio, you may have recently heard the voice of CCRC Vice President and COO Ellen Cervantes talking about job openings at CCRC, helping families pay for child care, and the many other great resources…

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