Child Care Information

General:

US Office of Special Education Data about how IDEA is being implemented and information for parents
Child Care Aware Tools for choosing child care, information about licensing, etc.

Inclusion and Accessibility:

The Child Care Law Center Technical assistance and parent/provider training and publications
The Center on Inclusion in Early Childhood Information, provider training and technical assistance to promote inclusion
Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care and the ADA U.S. Justice Department, Disability Rights Section
Circle of Inclusion Effective inclusion practices for birth to eight
Council for Exceptional Children Recommended practices, research and other information for providers
Positive Approaches to Challenging Behavior Positive behavioral supports for young children with disabilities
Early Childhood Research Institute on Inclusion Research, resources and links about inclusion in preschool settings

Early Intervention:
California Early Start California Department of Developmental Services program for children birth-36 months
CA Department of Education, Special Education Division Child Development programs, regulations and information for providers and families
Infant Development Association of California Advocacy, public policy and training regarding children with special needs, age 0-3

Learn the Signs. Act Early Developmental milestones and warning signs of a development delay.

Places to Look for Respite Care in San Diego County:

African-American Daycare Association 264-0157

Child Care for Hearing Impaired (DCS) 618 398-2441 ext. 107

Child Care Community Referral Service 574-1454

Child Development Association 619 427-4411

City of San Diego Community Care Licensing 619 767-2200

City of San Diego Foster Care Licensing 858 292-5437

Health & Human Services Agency 800 716-4300

Kids Included Together (KIT) (training) 858 794-8154

Local Talk 563-1010

San Diego CARES Project 866 227-3773

San Diego County Childcare Sub Service 800 441-9199

San Diego Cty. Dept. of Social Services 495-5421

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) 565-4148

YMCA Childcare Resource Service 800 481-2151

YMCA CRS Special Needs Unit 619 521-3055 ext. 2325

YMCA Inclusion Services (referrals) 619 521-3055 ext. 2404

YMCA CRS Childcare Activity Training (CATS 619 521-3055 ext.2306

Weecare Network 286-1739

Links:
6-6 Extended Day Program San Diego Unified Schools - Before and after school care at school sites
YMCA Childcare Resource Service - Resources and referrals to providers
Operation Child Care - Short-term donated child care for members of the National Guard or Reserve
Operation Child Care Frequently Asked Questions - Additional information
www.childcaresandiego.com - Online application for assistance with child care payments
Reece's Rainbow International Adoptions

CLASSES:
Parent Enrichment Classes - Children's Care Connection (C3)
San Diego location: March calendar I April calendar I May calendar
Child Development Classes - National City
Off to a Good Start - School Readiness & Nutrition classes
Family Night Parenting Classes in El Cajon - call 619-401-4120.
Building Strong Families parenting classes -call 619-336-5865.

Parent Education & Parent Child Participation Classes 619-388-4950
Gear Up - Parent meetings to Enhance Your Child's (0-5) Development)
Jump Start - Support & Skill Development for families of children with delay
School Readiness Program in San Ysidro on Wednesdays - call 858-569-5370.

Early Childhood Research Institute on Inclusion Research, resources and links about inclusion in preschool settings.

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