Resources for Parents & Providers

Explore our trusted child care resources—supporting families and child care providers in Sacramento since 1976.

Resource Lending Library

Find books, activities, and learning tools designed to support children’s development. Families and providers can borrow materials that inspire play, creativity, and learning.

Immigration Rights & Resources for Families

  • Supporting Families
Support for Immigrant Families  For many families, immigration issues show up in everyday moments — worrying about taking children to school, attending appointments, or accessing…

Community Support Services

  • Supporting Families
Finding help for food, health care, housing, or bills can feel overwhelming. Community support services in Sacramento connect families to resources for groceries, medical and…
Children sitting outdoors reading books together as part of community support services that encourage learning and connection.

The Importance of Play Activities for Children

  • Business Practices
  • Supporting Families
Play is an essential part of every child’s healthy growth and development. It’s how children learn about themselves and the world around them. Through play,…

Fun Places for Children and Families

  • Supporting Families
  • Working With Familes
Discover Fun Places to Learn, Play, and Grow Spending time with your child—talking, playing, and exploring together—is one of the best ways to support their…
Mom and baby feeding a giraffe at a zoo can be fun places for children

Understanding Why Children Bite

  • Guidance & Development
  • Supporting Families
Young children bite when they’re teething, overwhelmed, curious, or still learning to use words. With calm, consistent steps, families and providers can reduce biting and…
Children bite

Resources for Children with Special Needs

  • Supporting Families
  • Working With Familes
Supporting Every Child’s Growth Every child learns and develops in unique ways. For families and child care providers, knowing where to turn for help can…
Young kids playing with a child with special needs