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Learn about best practices and other resources that can strengthen the quality of your care for infants and young children.
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Guidelines for Early Learning In Child Care Home Settings (2010) English | ||
| Home Safety for Educators English | ||
| Many Right Ways: Exploring Quality in Family Child Care English | ||
| National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Webinar: How to Provide High Quality Family Child Care English | ||
| Early Learning Resources English | Quality Start Los Angeles | |
| Quality Start Los Angeles Youtube Channel Multi-language This is a youtube link to QSLA channel that is available in multiple language (English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian) | Quality Start Los Angeles | |
| Quality Counts California English | ||
| Quality Practices for Early Care and Education English | ||
| Prácticas de programas de calidad Spanish | ||
| Strengthen Your Program Structure English | ||
| Family Partnerships and Culture English |
Learn how to successfully operate your child care business.
Learn about current grant, training, and other opportunities for child care providers.
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Community Investment for Families Department English | ||
| Child Development Permit Stipends Application 2024-2025 English | ||
| Educational Support Grant Application 2024-2025 English | ||
| Grant Available to Child Care Providers in Eligible College Programs English | ||
| GrantWatch English | ||
| US Small Business Administration (SBA) English |
Resources to help prepare for emergencies to ensure their safety and the safety of the children in their care.
Learn about resources that are designed to support providers in creating environments that are inclusive and foster a sense of belonging for all children and families.
These resources will provide understanding of key areas in child development: physical, cognitive, emotional, and social.
Learn about resources to help providers get access to and prepare healthy and nutritious food for children in their care.
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Children 0-15 years English | Self-Care and Wellbeing | |
| Mindful Caregivers English | Self-Care and Wellbeing | |
| Remember to Take Care of Yourself: Six Ideas for Family Child Care Providers English | Self-Care and Wellbeing | |
| Medi-Cal English | Medical Insurance | |
| Educator Self-Care English | Self-Care and Wellbeing | |
| Growing, Learning and Caring (GLC) Wellness Videos English | Self-Care and Wellbeing | |
| Child Care Providers United Health Care Fund English | Medical Insurance | |
| Covered California English | Medical Insurance |
Learn about the various housing resources and support for providers available in the state of California.
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| The Whole Child: Family Housing English | ||
| Eviction Help for LA City Renters English | ||
| LA Family Housing English | ||
| LA Public Library: Stable Living Resource Locations - Housing Category English | ||
| Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center English | ||
| Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) English | ||
| PATH English | ||
| Solid Ground Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) English | ||
| Affordable Housing English | ||
| Child Care Law Center: Housing Rights in California English Available in multiple languages |
Are you thinking of opening a childcare program in your home or do you provide care for children of family, friends and neighbors? The following resources will guide you on how to provide childcare for infants and young children in the state of California.
Learn about resources to help providers ensure the health and safety of children in their care.
Learn about how to provide educational and age-appropriate learning activities for children.
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Resources English | ||
| Quality Start LA Youtube Channel English |
Learn about training and professional development opportunities for licensed childcare providers and family, friend or neighbor providing childcare services.
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| California Association for Bilingual Education: (CABE) Professional Learning Services English | Training in Bilingual Education | |
| Waking Up to the CA Teaching Pyramid: Tools to Support Children’s Return English | Teaching Pyramid | |
| Workforce Pathways Los Angeles English | Stipend Programs for Professional Development Training and Education | |
| Child Development Permit Stipends English | Stipend Programs for Professional Development Training and Education | |
| Teachstone English | Resources by Age | |
| Quality Start Los Angeles – QSLA Connect English | Online Training | |
| Open Textbook Library English | Online Training | |
| Open Educational Resources and CDEV/ECE (Child Development and Early Childhood Education) English | Online Training | |
| Openly Available Sources Integrated Search (OASIS) English | Online Training | |
| National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) English | National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) | |
| California Open Online Library for Education (COOL4Ed) English | Online Training | |
| California Early Learning Videos English | Online Training | |
| California Early Childhood Online (CECO) English | Online Training | |
| Free Webinars English | National Child Care Association | |
| National Child Care Association English | National Child Care Association | |
| ECE Students and Workforce English | Child Development Training Consortium | |
| Child Care Providers English | Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training | |
| California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) English | California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) | |
| CECMP Frequently Asked Questions 2022 English | California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP) | |
| California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP) English | California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP) | |
| Overview Cantonese | California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry | |
| Overview Spanish | California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry | |
| Overview English | California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry | |
| How to Create a Profile Cantonese | California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry | |
| How to Create a Profile Spanish | California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry | |
| How to Create a Profile English | California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry | |
| California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry English | California Early Childhood Education Workforce Registry | |
| Find A Training English | Find A Training | |
| California Department of Social Services: Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children (Bridge Program) English | Bridge Program-Trauma Informed Care | |
| California Child Care Resource & Referral: Trauma-Informed Care English | Bridge Program-Trauma Informed Care |
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| California’s Family Child Care Providers Support Group (Facebook) English | ||
| Free Community of Support Groups for Home-Based Child Care Providers in CA English |
Resources on how to support providers manage challenging behaviors of children in their care.
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding the Impact of Trauma English | Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | |
| Early Childcare Providers Guide to Managing Challenging Behaviors English | Biting | |
| Toddler Biting: Finding the Right Response English | Biting | |
| When Children at Day Care Bite English | Biting | |
| My Child is Bullying Others: What Should I Do? English | Bullying | |
| Stop Bullying on the Spot English | Bullying | |
| Addressing Trauma: Support and Resources for Young Children English | Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | |
| Creating Trauma-Informed Provider Environment for Children English | Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | |
| Traumatic Experiences English | Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) |
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| California Universal Preschool English | ||
| Helpful UPK Resources English |
Learn about resources that support providers in building strong relationships with families for the benefit of all children in their care.
| Type | Resource Name | Sub Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Family Engagement Toolkit English | ||
| Family Partnerships and Culture English | ||
| Nurturing Positive Family and Professional Partnerships English | ||
| Working with Parents to Promote Children’s Physical Activity English |