CHS Updates, Blog, & Newsletters
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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: December 2022
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Dec 2022 – The Importance of Pretend Play
Play makes childhood exciting and fun; it is an essential part of a child’s development...
Resource Update: November 2022
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Nov 2022 – Going Back to School
Returning to school can be challenging, but there are preparation tools and resources to help you succeed...
Resource Update: October 2022
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Oct 2022 – Choosing Books and Reading Aloud with Children
Reading books aloud with children is a wonderful way to spend time together. As you read books with your child...
Sept 2022 – Tips for Writing a Resume and Preparing for Job Interviews
Creating a resume can be time-consuming. It is a project that takes time, effort, and careful thought...
Resource Update: September 2022
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Resource Update: August 2022
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.
Aug 2022 – Behavior as Communication: Understanding Meltdowns and Temper Tantrums
Temper tantrums and meltdowns are often used interchangeably to describe behavior characterized...
Resource Update: July 2022
Thank you for your continued efforts in providing quality care for children and families.