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Child Care Solutions for Climate Resilience
June 13, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Presented by: Kitty Lenhart, MEd RD, Child Health and Nutrition Grant Projects Coordinator
IN-PERSON: Saturday, June 13th at 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
CocoKids Learning Institute: 1035 Detroit Avenue, Suite 100, Concord, CA 94518
Every year, our childcare providers tell us the same story: “The weather feels different now—and the kids feel it too.” Some days it’s the intense heat that settles into play yards and classrooms. Other days it’s the smoky air drifting in from distant wildfires, making it hard to know whether children can safely go outside. And sometimes it’s simply the uncertainty—Is today a day when outdoor play is safe?
Across our region, families and childcare programs are feeling the daily effects of a changing climate. These shifts can be subtle or sudden, but they all add up to real challenges for the adults caring for young children. Heat waves arrive earlier and last longer. Air quality fluctuates more often. Outdoor environments—so important for learning and well‑being—are becoming harder to use consistently.-quality awareness and strategies for reducing stress during climate-related disruptions.
Our workshop will be focused on helping providers understand how climate change is affecting early learning and child health. These sessions will cover topics such as heat‑safety practices, air‑quality awareness, and strategies for reducing stress during climate‑related disruptions.
Register here: Child Care Solutions for Climate Resilience – Fill out form
