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Resource & Referral Services Are A Treasure Trove For Success

2025-07-30T15:03:16-07:00

Child Development Resources has a service that provides free information to parents and the community about the availability of child care in Ventura County Resource & Referral Services The following services are available. Licensing assistance for potential child care providers Direct services, including bilingual workshops and training Community resources for parents and local child care providers Information hotlines And lots more! Nita Navarro, Child Care Services Supervisor for Resource & Referral, provides insight to the resources available to help families and child care providers thrive. The Value of Resource & Referral Services How does Resource

A Virtual Approach To Create Fun And Safe Environments For Child Care Home Providers

Bernie Madriaga2025-08-01T10:52:02-07:00

Home Tour - Environment as a Third Teacher is a presentation that explores the different setups a family-friendly child care home can have. The Resource & Referral team at Child Development Resources, recently hosted a gathering for new and continuing family child care home providers. Participants discovered how providers can create a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. The presentation reimagined the experience through curated video and photo tours of real child care homes. This virtual approach allowed participants to explore various learning environments ranging from cozy, play-based and structured setups,