Resources

Local Child Care Related Resources

Calaveras County Office of Education Child Development Programs

The Calaveras County Office of Education Extended Day Program is a child care program located at elementary schools on the Hwy 4 Corridor. Funding comes from parent fees and a subsidy program for low and middle income families. After school activities include homework help and enrichment projects. The summer program is all day recreation based, providing weekly field trips, swimming opportunities and craft, nature and reading projects. Building Bridges State funded Preschool is offered in Copperopolis!

The Resource Connection - Child Care Resource & Referral

The Resource Connection gives referrals to local licensed child care homes, preschools and centers. Assists in the licensing process, and provides child care resources for parents and providers. Also referrals to many community services such as children’s services, education, health, housing, legal assistance, and nutrition.

First 5 Calaveras​

Program Facilitates partnerships and fund strategies that strengthen families and support them in raising healthy children ages 0-5 years old.

The Resource Connection - Early Head Start and Head Start Preschool

Head Start/Early Head Start provides comprehensive early education programs for children from birth to age 5 in Calaveras County. The program focuses on the ‘whole child’ and engages children and their families striving to create partnerships with parents to provide services that best meet their needs

Calaveras Unified School District Growing Together Preschool and Kid's Place

Calaveras Unified School District offers private pay and State Preschool spaces at Growing Together Preschool sites. Kids' Place is a school age program that offers private pay and ASES spaces at various elementary school locations.

Resources for Parents & Providers

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Children's Organizations

Alliance for Childhood

The Alliance for Childhood promotes policies and practices that support children’s healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living.

Children's Defense Fund

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children.

Local Child Care Related Resources

Amador College Connect

Amador College Connect is a local resource center that assists people who want to take college classes through distance education.

Mentoring, Tutoring, Computer Lab, Scholarship Information, Student Resources

(209) 217-8239

American River College - Sacramento

Certificate with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Associate Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education

(916) 484-8011

California State University, Sacramento

Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

(916) 278-6011

California State University, Stanislaus

Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

(209) 954-5777

Child Development Training Consortium

The Child Development Training Consortium provides financial support for college students pursuing course work in child development at two and four year colleges and for professional development opportunities for individuals already in the field.

(209) 572-6080

Columbia College, Sonora

Certificate with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Associate Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Provides some ECE classes in Angels Camp, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

(209) 588-5100

Consumnes River College, Sacramento

Certificate with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Associate Degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Provides some ECE classes in Jackson

(916) 688-7226

Modesto Junior College, Modesto

(209) 575 -6498

San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton

Certificate in Family Child Care (in Development), Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Mentor Teacher Program, Mentor Director Program, Some courses provided on-line, Provides some ECE classes in San Andreas.

(209) 954-5516

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