Governor’s May Revisions to His January Budget

The most significant thing about the Governor's proposed revisions to the child care budget released on May 14th is that they don't really represent any 'revision'. What he proposes now would still devastate low income working families and destroy California's child care delivery system that has been built over decades. Read more.

Governor Proposes Devastating Child Care Cuts

Child Care Council Executive Director, Kate Ertz-Berger, calls the plans "short-sighted" as Brown proposes $516 million cuts to child care funding that will create chaos for over 50,000 families and more than 60,000 children. The cuts will impact families in need of child care assistance, subsidized child care centers, Transitional Kindergarten funding, and more. See video...

For a summary of the Governor's proposal, click here.

For a preliminary analysis of impacts, click here.

To find out what you can do to help, click here.

PROVIDER ALERT: New Guidelines on Crib Standards

Beginning December 28, 2012, any crib provided by child care centers and family child care homes must meet new and improved federal safety standards. Parents should also be aware of these safety standards. For details, click here.

Road to Success WINNER is a West County Provider

Zania Shaw Posey jumped for joy when she learned that she was the winner of a $100 gift certificate. Newly licensed family child care providers who participated in the Council's Road to Success program, funded by a local consortium of cities and the county through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars, entered a drawing for completing "Client Satisfaction" surveys. Best wishes to Zania and all the new providers who received their licenses this year!

Our 2011 Annual Report Shares Stories and Impact

The Council is pleased to announce the 2011 Annual Report on the nonprofit's achievements and impact on children and families during fiscal year 2010-2011. The Child Care Council's programs continue to be vital to our communities. See latest Annual Report.

Council Supports Preschool Makes a Difference

The Council has joined the Thomas J. Long Foundation and First 5 Contra Costa in funding the Preschool Makes a Difference scholarship program that gives low-income children in Contra Costa the opportunity to attend a quality preschool. Together, we are investing in the future of our 3- and 4-year-olds so that we can build a strong foundation for their success. Learn more...

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