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Recommended Websites for Child Care Providers

California Association for the Education of Young Children An organization to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of young children with primary focus on the provision of educational services and resources to adults who work with and for children from birth through age eight.

California Department of Education Resources and information regarding child development programs funded by the state.

Family Resource and Referral Center A local clearinghouse for information on child care services, parenting, nutrition, and child safety. The center's staff provides child care referrals to all parents.

First 5 San Joaquin Children and Families Commission Provides information on services, agencies, and organizations serving San Joaquin County children (ages 0 to 5) and funding opportunities for child care providers.

Gayle's Preschool Rainbow Preschool education activities and early childhood education lesson plans that give preschool children choices.

High/Scope Educational Research Foundation An independent nonprofit research, development, training, and public advocacy organization.

KVIE's "A Place of Our Own" A daily television series, a website, and an extensive outreach program devoted to the unique needs of people who care for children.

National Association for the Education of Young Children The nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals. Searchable directory of NAEYC accredited child care sites.

National Child Care Information Center A national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links providers to early care and education information.

National Network for Child Care An excellent network of links to practical information and resources useful for the everyday work with children.

U.S. Department of Education Research information and publications on early childhood education.

Zero to Three A national nonprofit organization located in Washington, D.C., dedicated to helping children best navigate their first three years of life, to give them a healthy start and a solid development.

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