CocoKids News

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...

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 Association...

To celebrate Week of the Young Child, we're encouraging you and your child to participate in Work Together Wednesday! Working together helps kids learn the importance of teamwork and develops their literacy and social skills. Get inspired by checking out new ideas...

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 your...

Contra Costa County joins the rest of the Bay Area counties in suspending in-class instruction for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year. The decision to close physical campuses was made to continue social distancing and to slow the spread of COVID-19. Schools will...

Applying for CalFresh is easier than ever! Get help putting food on the table by applying today!

It’s #CensusDay! Have you responded to the Census yet? For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online. The process will be quick and secure. You can also respond by mail or by phone. Help make sure everyone gets counted, especially your little...

Young children are historically undercounted in the Census. Make sure to count all children regardless of age or relation living in your household when responding to #Census2020 Our children are counting on us! #CountMeIn #CoCoCounts Respond at my 2020census.gov...

Dear Conference Registrants and Supporters, We regret to inform you that the CocoKids Early Learning Conference scheduled for April 25, 2020 at Diablo Valley College (DVC) has been CANCELLED. In accordance with the California Department of Public Health guidelines for...

ATTENTION ALL CHILD CARE PROVIDERS! The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), Child Care Program Office will be hosting a call to provide licensees with more information about topics related to the COVID-19 virus and to address questions impacting licensed...