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Child
Care Services is a program administered for all of Yolo County through the
City of Davis Parks & Community Services Department. The program is funded
by the California Department Education, the City of Davis, University of California
at Davis and Yolo County. Resources and referral services are available to
all families regardless of income. |
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Referral Services |
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Child Care Resources Development |
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| Free referral, NOT RECOMMENDATIONS are made to preschools, family child care providers centers, license exempt child care options, playgroups and other community resources. | Includes review and assessment of child care needs and resources, on going data collection including surveys of child care supply and demand, and child care fees. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Child Care Collaborative
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Workshops |
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| Provides training and resources on site for licensed centers or family child care homes. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Offered to parents to assist in the development of parenting skills and to family child care and centers for staff training | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Publications |
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Small Talk |
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| The following free publications are available. The directory, a guide to child care and children's program; a referral listing of Family Child Care Providers; and brochures on choosing quality child care; Small Talk, On The Go, Parenting Handouts | A free bimonthly newsletter for parents and those who work with children. National, state and local issues regarding children are covered as well as practical information about child development and services for families in Davis. Call 757.5695 or 1.800.723.3001 to receive a sample copy or for subscription information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Parenting |
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Books, Audio & Video lending
library |
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| A parenting resource file of over 2,000 articles is maintained. Parents may request articles on specific topics. Monthly Parenting Handouts are also available which compliment the workshops and parenting series offered throughout the year. Individuals may request to be put on the mailing list by calling 757.5695 or 1.800.723.3001. Indexes for the parenting resource files and the parenting handouts are available. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Located at 600 A street. Includes videos and books on parenting, child development, activities, behavior management and more. Annual fee of $10 to use both, this service and the Toy Closet. Refundable deposit of $5 for each video. Index of videos available | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Special Needs |
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| All parents seeking child care referrals from child Care services, regardless of their child's abilities or special needs, will receive information on provider's experience working with specific special needs. All referrals comply with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). handouts on child care and ADA are also available. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Toy Closet
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| Located at 600 A street. . Toys, games children's books and audio tapes are available for two-weeks loans. Annual fee of $10 to use both the Toy Closet and books, Audio and video lending library | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Child Care Grant |
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Other Activities
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Child care subsidies are available to provide affordable child care options
for families with limited income who are working, in training or attending
school. This program administers funds from the California State Department
of education, Yolo county Department of social Services (CalWORKS)and University
of California Davis for UCD student parents |
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| Child Care Services coordinates or cosponsors the following activities: Moms' Together, playgroup orientations, the childhood Mini-conference, and the annual recognition dinner for licensed family child care providers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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On The Go
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| A family resource guide with information about events and activities in Yolo County and surrounding areas. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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School Readiness Project
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| Helps child care providers prepare children in their care for a successful transition into Kindergarten. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The information on this
page is from "Davis Directory Of Childcare & Children's Program
2003-2004". |
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