CocoKids News
Let’s Chat About Child Care
On September 12th, CocoKids hosted a panel discussion called “Let’s Chat About Child Care” at The Garden in Walnut Creek! We had a great time listening to various community leaders come together to discuss the issues surrounding child care, and its future in our...
Tickets are Available for our 30th Annual Early Learning Conference
Tickets are available NOW for our 30th Annual Early Learning Conference: Embracing Challenging Behaviors Through Co-Regulation! Join us for CocoKids 30th Annual Early Learning Conference at Los Medanos College. This exciting in-person event brings together educators,...
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! Today we recognize the importance of the natural world and learn about how we can better protect it! To celebrate, take some time to think about some of the ways you can minimize your impact on the planet, such as buying locally grown produce. Any...
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
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 empowerment...
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!
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!
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 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
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...