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.
Aug 2023 – How to Recognize Stress in Young Children and Help Them Cope
Not all stress is bad stress. Small challenges can help children become more resilient and understand how to manage everyday stressors...
July 2023 – Healthy Recipes for National Ice Cream Month
Making ice cream together is a fun activity to practice math skills, experiment, discuss new ingredients, and engage with you...
Feb 2023 – Games and Activities that Build Self-Regulation Skills
Self-regulation is the ability to control impulses and behavior, focus, identify emotions, and respond appropriately...
Dec 2022 – The Importance of Pretend Play
Play makes childhood exciting and fun; it is an essential part of a child’s development...
Nov 2022 – Going Back to School
Returning to school can be challenging, but there are preparation tools and resources to help you succeed...
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...