Child Development

CDC Developmental Milestones:  https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

 

Paying for Childcare 

Visit Santa Clara County Childcare Resource and Referral Agency: https://www.childcarescc.org/

Alternative Payment Program for children birth through 12 years old. Must demonstrate income eligibility and need for childcare 

• Choices for Children 408.27.3295 www.cfcscc.org

• Go Kids, Inc. 831.637.9205 www.gokids.org

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How to help Children Regulate Emotions

Visit this site for tips on teaching self regulation: https://childmind.org/article/can-help-kids-self-regulation/

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Food Coloring Ban:

On September 28, 2024, Governor Gavin Newson signed into law a bill that bans the use of food coloring in all foods offered in California public schools grades TK-12. GPA has eliminated the use of the following food coloring in all of our snack and lunch offerings.

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Screenings & Assessments:

• Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ): https://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/asq3/

• Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP): https://www.draccess.org/OverviewOfDRDP2015forFamilies.html

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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

 

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