Child Development Resource Center

09/04/2026

Santa Cruz Gardens & Opal Cliffs Preschool have openings!

08/27/2026

CAPITOLA — Reese Alameda revels while sliding down from the main play structure at Treasure Cove accessible playground at Jade Street Park in Capitola. Treasure Cove is designed for children with physical, cognitive, sight or hearing i…
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08/27/2026

Hot weather and hot topics! It may have been over 100 degrees in the Central region of California this week, but it was a cool discussion for child care resource and referral members joining together for peer discussion and collaborative problem-solving at Community Action Partnership of Madera County: licensing updates, state and federal budget changes, disaster preparedness, as well as best practices supporting programs, families, and providers. Thank you to our hosts and participants for a fruitful time together.

08/27/2026

"Learn your rights as a worker and responsibilities as an employer concerning family leave, breastfeeding and lactation at work, and accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. For working and expectant moms, advocates, employers and HR: get the answers you need from our experts!"

FREE: offered at different times to serve different time zones.

Wednesday, August 19:
4-5pm Pacific
https://bit.ly/WorkingMomsAugust

Thursday, September 24:
10-11 am Pacific
https://bit.ly/WorkingMomsSeptember

08/27/2026

Providers, back-to-school season is here. Your local Resource & Referral agency can connect you with training, resources and support for the new school year. Learn more about how My Child Care Plan can support providers at mychildcareplan.org/promote-your-child-care-business/

08/27/2026

Santa Cruz City Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 2026-27 school year, no matter their family income. FULL STORY⬇️

08/27/2026