You are the center of a child’s world
Children’s family and caregivers offer them the first and most important experiences in life… love, connection, safety, play, and learning. When quality care is offered, children have a brighter future.
- Children develop to reach their fullest potential
- Experiences are meaningful and support learning now, and in the future
- Children feel secure, supported, and loved
- As children progress in school, they are more successful
Families can offer young children more when they know fun, but powerful skills to use at home, and when they choose the very best learning environments for the needs of their child.
Families spend a lot of time with their young children, and sometimes it’s difficult to know how to fill that time. “Do I really need to buy the latest toy or let them watch that movie AGAIN?” The secret is to make the most of the time spent together. Simple things, like the words you choose, where you point, or what questions you ask may actually help make children smarter, more confident, and feel more loved. Check out Butte Basics to learn more.
How children spend their day is vital to their growth, so choosing a quality care program is vital. There are tools that help families make that choice. Plus, Steps To Quality, has a list of Quality Care Providers for families.
Helpful Links
Butte County Quality Rated Participating Providers
Locate a high quality early care provider or educator near you.
Steps to Quality Rating Criteria
Learn the criteria we follow to rate programs on a scale of 1–5.
Talk, Read, Sing
A learning and activity center to explore different ways to engage with your child.
VROOM
Boost your child’s learning with fast and fun tips.
Track Your Child’s Milestones
Free tools to help you know what to look for in your child.
All About Young Children
Information for families on children’s early development.
Help Me Grow California
Developmental screenings to detect developmental and behavioral delays in children.
Brain Building Moments
Fun activities that turn everyday moments into brain-building moments.