Parenting Resources

Child Development

Measuring Milestones:  http://www.first5california.com/pdf//MilestoneMomentsBooklet_English.pdf

 

Reading with your child:  http://first5california.com/learning-center.aspx?id=11&sub=46

 

Safety 

Drowning:  http://www.first5california.com/pdf//Water%20Safety%20Infographic.pdf

 

Emergency Planning:  http://www.first5california.com/health-center.aspx?id=7&sub=37

 

Earthquakes:  

• https://www.fema.gov/earthquake-safety-home

• https://www.safety.com/earthquake-safety/#gref

 

Quality Child Center Centers

How to Interview Childcare Providers: http://www.4c.org/parent/looking/tips.html/title/how-to-interview-childcare-providers

 

Selecting a Preschool:  http://first5california.com/learning-center.aspx?id=13&sub=57

 

The following resources are used to keep our standard of education and care exceptional:

• Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)

• NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards

• NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

 

Parenting Support

• http://familymatters.net

• http://www.focusonthefamily.com