South County Nov 1, 2009
Southwestern College's Microenterprise Family Childcare Program invites people interested in setting up a child-care business in their home to an informational session Monday about a free training program. By. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Feds give Migrant Head Start program an A-plus Oct 10, 2009
The program also contracts out service to some 12 family childcare home sites throughout the county. According to federal regulators, the anti-poverty organization's child development program is doing a good job helping migrant children as well as their families through strong community partnerships. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
- BRAWLEY: Early childhood conference set 0 Mar 7, 2009
Those who may be interested in attending include early childhood educators, family childcare providers and parents. Advance registration is 50 per person with on-site registration available at 60 per person. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Nurseries better than grandparents, research shows Feb 12, 2009
"The Department for Children Schools and Families said the government recognised the valuable role that friends and relatives and especially grandparents play in providing childcare. "They have a vital role to play alongside access to more formal quality early learning and childcare opportunities which we know are vital in promoting child development," a spokesperson said."Our findings show that the majority of grandparents prefer to not be paid for their care, but we are committed to... (guardian.co.uk)