Early Childhood Services, Shasta County

The California Child Care Resource & Referral Network released the first episode of Season 2 of The Love Connection podcast. Consisting of 10 short episodes, the podcast shares the stories of Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers and the parents who rely on them. They will be releasing a new episode every Tuesday.

With support from First5LA, the podcast is part of an ongoing, multi-year FFN bias project aimed at contributing to narrative and policy change. By sharing heartwarming stories from parents and providers, we are showing decision-makers that FFN care is as valuable as other forms of child care.

Subscribe and listen to the podcast--> The Love Connection: Season 2
Check for updates here --> California Child Care Resource and Referral Network

HAPPENING TOMORROW!

This Saturday! FREE admission to Turtle Bay Exploration Park for children ages 0-12, and discounted $2 admission for ages 13+. Join us for a day of resources, activities, storytimes, and more! We hope to see you there!

Do you have a new fourth grader? You can get a FREE California State Park Adventure Pass for the 2024/25 school year! The pass provides free access to 54 participating state parks. Make some beautiful memories in the great outdoors! Visit https://www.parks.ca.gov/adventurepass to learn more!

BrightLife Kids provides free expert coaching for sleep issues, worry, social skills and more for kids ages 0-12. https://www.hellobrightline.com/brightlifekids/

Come on down to Turtle Bay Exploration Park on Saturday, September 7 from 10 am - 2 pm to learn more about BrightLife Kids at Champions for Children!

Little kids have big emotions. But if they don't know how to deal with them, they can become frustrated and upset. While that's a perfectly normal reaction at this age, you can help your child manage their emotions by practicing positive discipline. Curious to learn more? Go to https://bit.ly/3Vo6SrF

If your child is starting preschool this year, it helps to prepare them for it. Because although it's an exciting stage in their life, the unknown can be a bit scary for some kids. Talk to them about what they can expect, and show them where their new school is. Check out the list we've put together, and for more ideas see https://bit.ly/3UdEMhk

The California Department of Social Services, in collaboration with WestEd is offering a series of free webinars on Thursdays from 6:00-8:00PM.

This series is designed for child care providers, administrators, special educators, trainers, coaches and others who support inclusion.

Join the Redding Library as they celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2024!
Event Details---> https://shastalibraries.libcal.com/event/12269347

Join us at the Redding Library as we celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2024!
Event Details---> https://shastalibraries.libcal.com/event/12269347

Introducing "Bluey" - the ultimate children's program that sparks imagination and celebrates the joy of childhood! Join us for creativity, balloons, Storytime and more! We will dive into laughter, heartwarming adventures and plenty of fun on July 17 from 3pm-4pm at the Redding Library inside the Community Room. We will see you there!
More Details---> https://shastalibraries.libcal.com/event/12269345

Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7 from 10 am - 2 pm for Champions for Children at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. Enjoy family-friendly activities, learning about local child development resources, story time, social connections and so much more!

In summer months, making an effort to stay hydrated is more important than ever. The warmer it is outside, the more water little ones need to drink to stay energized and healthy. 💧

Embark on an adventure this summer with our exciting Summer Reading program! Dive into Week #3 with captivating stories, explore new worlds and unlock your imagination! Activities and events happening at each library location!

Kicking off Summer Reading at the Shasta Public Libraries with activities and things to do for the teens, kids and adults! Visit one of our library locations to sign up or log in online at https://www.shastalibraries.org/summer-reading Each week for the next 9-weeks the Shasta Public Libraries will be hosting activities for kids of all ages - Join Us!

SUN Bucks is a new food program that will give families $120 per eligible child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get SUN Bucks can still receive other food programs like CalFresh and meals at Summer Meal Sites. Learn more in this flyer.

Looking to visit Turtle Bay for the First time? First Fridays with  provides children ages 0 – 5 and their caregivers FREE access to Turtle Bay Exploration Park on the First Friday of every month! Reserve tickets for this day and gain access to world-class exhibitions, interactive playgrounds, animal exhibits, and so much more! Tickets are limited, and registration is required.

Register online here: www.turtlebay.org/first-fridays

READ. RENEW.REPEAT.

The Shasta Public Libraries Summer Reading 2024 is about to kick off the summer! Don't let the summer slide kick in and encourage your kids to read with us June - July!

www.shastalibraries.org/summer-reading

Prizes and giveaways available, adults can join in on the fun, too!
Online registration and In-person Sign Ups open May 15, 2024.

Source: Wee Learn

https://www.howweelearn.com

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 ♻️ 💚

There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day such as spending time in nature, taking steps to reduce waste, plant a tree, and replacing lightbulbs with LED versions.

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 22-29, highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases. This year, a primary focus is to ensure families stay on track for their children’s well-child visits and routinely recommended vaccinations.

Vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools available for preventing disease and death. Vaccines help protect both individuals and communities by preventing and reducing the spread of infectious diseases.

Child and adolescent immunization schedule: https://publications.aap.org/redbook/pages/Immunization-Schedules?autologincheck=redirected

Save the Date!👇 😀

Fun activities and music for the entire family! Many community agencies will be hosting activities for families, such as City of Redding Police, Reach Higher Shasta, Shasta High School, Shasta College, UC Cal Fresh, Healthy Shasta, First 5, Shasta County Arts Council, Shasta County Office of Education Community Connect, and MORE!

It's Developmental Milestone Monday!

Most 4-year-old children can draw a person with three or more body parts and names a few colors of items. These are just a few cognitive developmental that offer important clues about your child's development.

Learn more about your child's developmental milestones by completing an Ages & Stages Questionnaire through Help Me Grow Shasta https://www.helpmegrowshasta.com/child-development/.

If you have questions or concerns about your child's development or are looking for child development resources call 2-1-1 or 530-605-2645 and ask for a Help Me Grow Care Coordinator.

It's Developmental Milestone Monday!

Most 4-year-old children can draw a person with three or more body parts and names a few colors of items. These are just a few cognitive developmental that offer important clues about your child's development.

Learn more about your child's developmental milestones by completing an Ages & Stages Questionnaire through Help Me Grow Shasta https://www.helpmegrowshasta.com/child-development/.
If you have questions or concerns about your child's development or are looking for child development resources call 2-1-1 or 530-605-2645 and ask for a Help Me Grow Care Coordinator.

We want to hear from you! One of SCOE's core values is continuous improvement, and we are asking families, school districts, child care providers, and others we serve for feedback on the services received during the 2023-2024 school year. The feedback will help inform and improve the programs and services offered through ECS and CCRE. Please complete the survey at the link below. The survey results will be confidential. https://bit.ly/APParentSurvey_23-24

¡Queremos escuchar de ti! Uno de los valores fundamentales de SCOE es la mejora continua, y estamos pidiendo a las familias, los distritos escolares, los proveedores de cuidado infantil y otros a quienes servimos comentarios sobre los servicios recibidos durante el año escolar 2023-2024. Los comentarios ayudarán a informar y mejorar los programas y servicios ofrecidos a través de ECS y CCRE. Complete la encuesta en el siguiente enlace. Los resultados de la encuesta serán confidenciales. https://bit.ly/APEncuestasdePadres_23-24

Our Free Easter Event is just around the corner and we can't wait for you all to see what we have in store! Here is a sneak peek of some of the amazing baskets that the kids could win. Be sure to check your eggs for the winning tickets. 🐣

Help Me Grow Shasta looks forward to seeing you during Week of the Young Child, April 6-13, at an event near you! Check out the calendar of events by clicking on the QR code in the image or access the calendar here:https://first5shasta.org/uploads/files/Minutes/WOYC-Calendar-2024-vFINAL-updated-03.11.24.pdf