CocoKids News
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...
A New Master Plan for Early Learning and Care: Making California For All Kids!
Research shows that the first three years of life are the most critical for brain development. Unfortunately, not every family can find and afford the quality early learning and care that their children need. One of the recommendations in the Master Plan is designing...
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! January 18, 2021
This is a gentle reminder that our offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen our offices on January 19. Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Grant Funding for Small Businesses Now Available!
As we welcome you to the New Year, we want to share a Grant Funding opportunity provided by the State to support small businesses and non profits impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. Family Child Care and Child Care Centers can apply for a loan amount of $5000 - $25,000...
Happy Holidays!
CocoKids wishes you all Happy Holidays! We hope that this will be a time of joy and hope to you and your family. Our offices will be closed Dec 25, 2020 - Jan 1, 2021 and will reopen on Jan 4, 2021.
“All Under the Same Roof: Family Dynamics While Sheltered-in-Place”
Compassion is one of the most important things that people can give themselves and show to others during the pandemic. Check out the link below to listen to a podcast about family dynamics and sharing compassion while sheltering in place....
Tips and Resources for Families of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unique challenges and stresses for the parents and caregivers of children and youth with special health care needs. The California Department of Public Health has resources to support them during this time. Learn more here. #covid19,...
CocoKids Offices Closed For Thanksgiving (11/26 & 11/27)
A friendly reminder that CocoKids offices are closed today - 11/26, and tomorrow - 11/27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Our offices will reopen on Monday - 11/30. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving Day!
CocoKids Receives the Education Champion Award!🎉🎊
Congratulations to CocoKids for receiving the first ever Education Champion award given by the Contra Costa County Office of Education! The award was in recognition of an organization’s commitment to education as demonstrated by its support of students, schools, and...
Important Reminder! Health and Safety Class Reimbursement For Child Care Providers
Child Care Providers who complete training on pediatric CPR can receive reimbursement towards the cost of completed class or course work. To get information on trainer options and to access the Reimbursement Form on our website, click the link here.