CHS Updates, Blog, & Newsletters
Stay up-to-date on the most current information and resources in early learning and education, and read our blog and newsletters.
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is Friday, May 9, 2025.

Child care providers are the heart of early learning.
Click here for ways you can celebrate your child care provider.
Click here to view timely updates from the California Department of Social Services regarding child care subsidies.
Resource Update: February 2024
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Feb 2024 – Games and Activities You Can Make at Home
Homemade games and activities are creative and fun resources you can use to support your child’s learning.
Resource Update: January 2024
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Resource Update: December 2023
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Jan 2024 – Positive Connections between Children and Animals
Research shows positive connections between children and animals can have a profound impact on a child’s social and emotional development...
Dec 2023 – Guiding and Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Child
What exactly is a boundary, and why are they important? Boundaries are the space between you and another person, and the often unspoken rules of how you will treat each other...
Resource Update: November 2023
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Nov 2023 – Teaching Children about Giving
In a world where compassion and empathy are so important, finding ways to involve your child in acts of giving
Resource Update: October 2023
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Oct 2023 – Using Children’s Books to Build Math Skills
Books can be a useful tool for starting conversations about math, introducing new math concepts, and practicing math skills. Reading