Happy CACFP Week!

Happy CACFP Week!

It’s National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week! CACFP helps child care providers combat hunger by offering nutritious food options to children in their care! Check out the link to read more about their important role in child care:...
International Women’s Day 2024

International Women’s Day 2024

Happy International Women’s Day! This is a day recognized around the world to raise awareness for various issues such as gender equality and reproductive rights. The campaign theme for 2024 is “Inspire Inclusion”, which seeks to promote diversity and...
Black History Month 2024

Black History Month 2024

February is Black History Month. This month is dedicated to the celebration of achievements and struggles by African Americans, and their role in American history. The official theme of this year is African Americans and the Arts. We hope you take some time to read,...
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

We hope you had a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day! It is a day where we celebrate an important leader of the Civil Rights Movement, and his achievements towards improving racial equality in the United States. By following his example, we can all help build a...
CocoKids Diversity Day Nov. 15th!

CocoKids Diversity Day Nov. 15th!

On November 15th, we at CocoKids had a Diversity Day event! Our staff had a great time getting together and learning more about how we can further develop an inclusive, supportive environment for everyone at CocoKids! We would like to offer our thanks to Rita Sever...
Daylight Savings Ends on November 5th

Daylight Savings Ends on November 5th

Daylight Savings Time is coming to an end this weekend! It’s important to understand the affects the time change has on young children, as they can struggle with falling asleep. Here are a couple of informative articles regarding Daylight Savings and children:...
Early Learning Conference Wrap-Up

Early Learning Conference Wrap-Up

Thank you to all who attended our 29th Annual Early Learning Conference! It was great getting to connect with child care providers during our first in-person conference since the pandemic! We sincerely thank all who were able to attend and make this conference one to...
Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from CocoKids! Enjoy some fun history, videos, and tips below: History of Halloween – Library of Congress Halloween Crafts and Costumes – PBS Halloween with Elmo & Friends Halloween Safety – Safe Kids Worldwide Halloween Safety Tips:...
Support Families in Maui

Support Families in Maui

All of us at CocoKids are deeply saddened with the ongoing disaster in Maui caused by raging wildfires. The fires have claimed many lives, with thousands of children and their families being displaced. You can show your support for these children, their families, and...
Provider Appreciation Day

Provider Appreciation Day

Happy Provider Appreciation Day! Child care providers are essential professionals who play a crucial role in the lives of children and families. They provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, grow, and develop important skills. Whether it’s...

March Nutrition Edition

Click on images to download full newsletter    National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and...
Happy Presidents’ Day!

Happy Presidents’ Day!

CocoKids wishes you all a very happy #PresidentsDay weekend! Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, to observe Presidents’ Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 21....

Presidents’ Day

Every 3rd Monday of February the U.S. celebrates its past and present presidents. We also honor our first president George Washington’s birthday and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on this day. Show your children the significant contributions presidents have...

Valentine’s Day

Tuesday, February 14th is Valentine’s Day, a day to focus on love and friendship with friends and family.This Valentine’s Day celebrate friendship and kindness with your children with these videos, books, and articles below.   Videos: SESAME STREET |...

Black History Month

The month of February is Black History Month, a month to honor the contributions, adversities, and legacy of African Americans in the history of our country. Share that history with your children with these videos, books, and articles below, or attend an event in our...
Attention, Child Care Providers!

Attention, Child Care Providers!

This is a warning of a #scam in which providers are contacted from someone claiming to be from the Small Business Administration (SBA) offering EIDL loan forgiveness. Please DO NOT give out personal information to unsolicited...

Chinese New Year 2023

Chinese New Year 2023 is a Year of the Rabbit, more specifically, Water Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023, and lasting until February 9th, 2024.The rabbit is the symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese Culture, 2023 is predicted to be a year of...
Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

CocoKids wishes all Childhood Champions Happy Holidays!   Our offices will be closed from 2:00 pm this afternoon, December 23rd, through Monday, January 2nd, 2023. We will be open again on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. Happy...
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL CocoKids Champions!

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL CocoKids Champions!

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL CocoKids Champions! We hope that you will enjoy Thanksgiving with your loved ones! Our offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday (Nov 24 & 25) for Thanksgiving and we will re-open on Monday the 28th. #Thanksgiving...
Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day!

A friendly reminder that CocoKids offices are closed tomorrow – November 11 to honor Veterans Day. Our offices will reopen on Monday, November 14. Happy Veterans...
HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!🌺👨‍🔧👩‍🌾

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!🌺👨‍🔧👩‍🌾

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND! CocoKids wishes you all a wonderful rest during the Labor Day weekend, and wants to let you know that our offices will be closed on Monday, Sept 5, to observe Labor Day. Here is a brief clip from PBS about the history and meaning of Labor Day....
Protect Your Babies, Toddlers and Young Kids

Protect Your Babies, Toddlers and Young Kids

The Children’s Partnership (TCP), the CA  Department of Public Health and the CA Department of Social Services invite you to a statewide webinar on #COVID19, the new vaccine for children under 5 and what we can do to support young children’s health. Join the...
Happy Juneteenth Day – June 19, 2022!🌹

Happy Juneteenth Day – June 19, 2022!🌹

“The observance of #Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of African Americans – from a horrific period of sanctioned enslavement to the pinnacle of human endeavors. It is a story of pride, resilience and determination that will always be of historical...
CocoKids mourns the passing of Marieange (Ange) Burnett

CocoKids mourns the passing of Marieange (Ange) Burnett

CocoKids mourns the passing of Marieange (Ange) Burnett, former Inclusion Program Coordinator, after a long illness. Ange was the leader and creator of our Inclusion program serving children with disabilities in child care environments. She worked at CocoKids for 18...
Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!

CocoKids wishes you all a very happy Memorial Day! Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, to observe Memorial Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 31. Happy Memorial Day!...
National Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2022

National Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2022

Did you know that May is also the National Mental Health Awareness Month? It’s time to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. The National Alliance on Mental Health...
National Foster Care Month – May 2022

National Foster Care Month – May 2022

Did you know that May is the #NationalFosterCareMonth? This year’s theme is on strengthening relative and kin connections. Currently, there are over 407,000 children and youth in foster care, and 34 percent were placed with relatives or kin. To learn more facts...
National Autism Acceptance Month

National Autism Acceptance Month

Did you know that April 2 was the “World Autism Awareness Day” and that the month of April is the “National Autism Acceptance Month”? It used to be called the “National Autism Awareness Month”. The Autism Society of America changed...
Happy Presidents’ Day!

Happy Presidents’ Day!

CocoKids wishes you all a very happy #PresidentsDay weekend! Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, to observe Presidents’ Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, February 22....
Black History Month

Black History Month

The month of February has brought us both the #LunarNewYear and the #BlackHistoryMonth celebrations. We can teach kids about #blackhistory and #blackleaders by using resources and activities from PBS, and inspire them to celebrate #blackhistory throughout the month....
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

CocoKids wishes you a Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! Our offices will be closed on Monday, 01/17, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will re-open on Tuesday, 01/18. #MLK,  #martinlutherkingday,...
Gov. Newsom Proposes $2.7 billion for COVID Response

Gov. Newsom Proposes $2.7 billion for COVID Response

Gov. Newsom proposes $2.7 billion COVID response budget for the new fiscal year. He wants $1.4 billion of this to be immediately approved for emergency COVID funding. This urge comes as the Omicron variant surges widely across the state.   The Emergency Response...
Child Care Job Crisis Continues

Child Care Job Crisis Continues

COVID-19 has exacerbated the child care work force crisis that existed long before the pandemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported a loss of 2,100 jobs just in the month of October this year and 108k jobs lost since February 2020. If parents don’t...
Statewide Mask Mandate?

Statewide Mask Mandate?

California reinstates a statewide indoor mask mandate for one month regardless of vaccination status. The new mandate started December 15 and will last until Jan. 15, 2022. Reports in the past three weeks show that the per capita rate of new coronavirus cases in...
CocoKids Giving Tuesday Campaign 2021

CocoKids Giving Tuesday Campaign 2021

Today, November 30, is GIVING TUESDAY which was created to inspire people to give and celebrate generosity.  At CocoKids, we are committed to making quality childcare accessible to more children who need it in Contra Costa County. On this Giving Tuesday, Give the Gift...
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL CocoKids Champions!

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL CocoKids Champions!

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL CocoKids Champions! We hope that you will stay safe and enjoy Thanksgiving with your loved ones! Our offices will be closed early today at 1:00 pm and will remain closed on Thursday and Friday (Oct 25 & 26). We will re-open on Monday the...
CocoKids Receives The Social Impact Award!??✨??

CocoKids Receives The Social Impact Award!??✨??

Congratulations to CocoKids again and thanks to the East Bay Leadership Council for recognizing the work that we do to help children and families in our community to receive quality childcare services. Our Executive Director, John Jones, received the honorable award...
A Conference by Congreso Familiar is here!?

A Conference by Congreso Familiar is here!?

Latino Families Are Invited to REGISTER and Attend!  Congreso Familiar Conference November 6, 10:00 am – 12 pm. This is a conference dedicated to promoting education and leadership for Latino families who have young children, adults or relatives with disabilities....
Reciba Hasta $300 Al Mes Por Cada Hijo.

Reciba Hasta $300 Al Mes Por Cada Hijo.

You can now claim your child tax credit even if you don’t have earned income or owe no federal income tax. You could now get up to $300 a month for each child in your family. This is your money to help with the costs of raising your kids. Sign up online...
Depression: What You Should Know

Depression: What You Should Know

It has been more than 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the whole world and has had a major impact on people’s mental health. Take time to take care of yourself or your loved ones who are struggling with depression by applying these useful...
Good News for Licensed Child Care Providers!??

Good News for Licensed Child Care Providers!??

A ONE-TIME Stipend intended to help stabilize existing LICENSED child care facility operations, which was approved in the California 2021-22 State Budget Act, is now ready to be distributed upon third party verification of eligibility information. Check here for FAQ...
Sandy Sanitizer’s New Song!

Sandy Sanitizer’s New Song!

Would you like to educate your kids about sanitizers in a fun way? Here is a video performed by Sandy Sanitizer with Q&A from kids about sanitizers and COVID-19 vaccine information for kids. The video is produced by Child Development Resources of Ventura County,...
Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day!

Cocokids wishes you all a very happy Memorial Day! Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 31 to observe Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, June 1. Happy Memorial...
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines for Child Care Providers!

COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines for Child Care Providers!

The California Department of Social Services provides information to various ways of scheduling an appointment for child care providers. Click the link below to see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section, for more information on ways to receive a #COVID19...
Happy Presidents Day! February 15, 2021

Happy Presidents Day! February 15, 2021

CocoKids wishes you all a very happy Presidents Day weekend. Our offices will be closed on Monday, February 15, to observe Presidents Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 16. Happy Presidents...
SUPPLIES IN NEED WILL BE READY INDEED!

SUPPLIES IN NEED WILL BE READY INDEED!

For all Child Care Providers in Contra Costa: Centers, Small & Large Family Child Care and Exempt Providers. Starting today, Feb 8, providers can fill out an order form for supplies – Gloves, Masks, Hand Sanitizers, Touchless Thermometers and Headphones for...
Important Vaccine Announcement for Child Care Providers

Important Vaccine Announcement for Child Care Providers

The State has announced that individuals 65+ and education and child care workers will be eligible to start making appointments to receive the vaccine, pending vaccine availability. These are the groups identified in Phase 1B, Tier 1. You can sign up at myturn.ca.gov...
Honoring Araminta “Minta” Dade

Honoring Araminta “Minta” Dade

CocoKids joins the Contra Costa County childcare community in mourning the passing of one of its most dedicated advocates and leaders, MINTA DADE who passed away last June 11, 2020 in Richmond. Minta will be remembered for co-founding the West Contra Costa County...
Rebuild Your ECE Program for the New Normal

Rebuild Your ECE Program for the New Normal

“The COVID-19 crisis is challenging everything we know (or thought we knew) about the business of early care and education programs. The new reality is your program will be forced to reconsider ratios, pricing, and programming to survive. Now is the time for you...
May Training Calendar

May Training Calendar

Our Quality Improvement Facilitator, Kim Nguyen, has been hard at work putting together a training calendar for our child care providers! Be sure to secure your spot for the upcoming Webinars/Zoom meetings! Here are the remaining workshops for May: – Tuesday...
Pandemic EBT Food Benefit for Children

Pandemic EBT Food Benefit for Children

Due to COVID-19, children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in California buy food when schools are closed because of the...
Tuesday TALKS Tonight!

Tuesday TALKS Tonight!

The Future: Supporting Family Child Care, our local family child care association, is hosting “Tuesday Talks” tonight via webinar from 7:00pm – 9:00pm! Register...
National Provider Appreciation Day

National Provider Appreciation Day

“Honoring child care providers will take on a more profound meaning for many this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Child care programs have been faced with many challenges: making difficult decisions about whether to close their doors or remain open to provide...
Stand for Children Live!

Stand for Children Live!

Join hundreds of parent leaders and advocates today during Stand for Children Live, as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on families and child care. #AlwaysEssential Join at:...
Tuesday TALKS is Still Here to Support You!

Tuesday TALKS is Still Here to Support You!

“Tuesday TALKS” is still hosting a support group for Family Child Care Providers via webinar! Join them tonight as they help you navigate through the challenges of the current pandemic. To get the link to join the webinar, please email...
“Tuesday Talks” Tonight!

“Tuesday Talks” Tonight!

The Future: Supporting Family Child Care, our local family child care association, invites all child care providers to join them tonight, 4/21/2020 for “Tuesday Talks” via webinar. Tom Copeland, Family Child Care Advocate, and Rafael Escalante from Markel...
Trauma: Race and Equity Perspective in Supporting Children and Families

First 5 Virtual Advocacy Day

We’re joining First 5 Contra Costa for First 5 Virtual Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 21st and we want you to be apart of it! Use your voice to speak to our state legislatures via social media to discuss the most pressing issues our children and families...
Our Community Needs You

Our Community Needs You

Our health care providers and family child care providers need your help! They need the following protective equipment: • Antibacterial and disinfecting wipes, typically alcohol orbleach based (unopened). NO baby wipes.• N-95 and surgical masks (unused)• Waterproof...
Week of the Young Child 2020: Artsy Thursday

Week of the Young Child 2020: Artsy Thursday

Today’s theme for #WOYC20 is Artsy Thursday! Open ended art projects help children think, problem solve, and create! From crayons to paint, you can use almost any materials to engage your child in creative art making. For tips and ideas, visit The National...
Week of the Young Child 2020: Tasty Tuesday

Week of the Young Child 2020: Tasty Tuesday

This week, we are celebrating the Week of the Young Child! This week is dedicated to highlighting the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the programs and services that help meet those needs. Today’s theme is #TastyTuesday! Cooking with...
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