California Childcare Health Program

This website provides an introduction to products and services available to create environments for children to learn and grow. These materials are designed to be distributed and used in a variety of settings by both professionals and families.

California Department of Education

The Core Purpose of the California Department of Education is to lead and support the continuous improvement of student achievement, with a specific focus on closing achievement gaps.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Child Care Advocacy Program (CCAP)

The California Department of Social Services operates CCAP, whose mission is to promote the delivery of child care that meets the unique needs of each community we serve. As a parent, child care provider, employer, educator, or community group, you can count on the Child Care Advocates to provide information and resources about licensed child care.

Celebrating Native Peoples

Hosted by the Ventura County Indian Education Consortium, this website provides valuable resources for students, families and educators to learn more about and celebrate Indigenous Peoples.

Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc. (CDR)

Child Development Resources is a private non-profit corporation which receives State and Federal contracts to administer the Child Care Resource & Referral Program. Services offered include: Child Care Resource and Referral Program, Head Start Program, and Subsidized Child Care Program.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) 

The California Department of Social Services operates CCLD, who serve the most vulnerable people of California and our mission is to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective and collaborative regulatory enforcement system.

Early Edge California

Early Edge California works to ensure all children have the early experiences necessary to be successful learners by the end of 3rd grade, setting them on a path to college and career readiness.

First 5 Ventura County

First 5 Ventura County works with communities to fund early learning experiences and health and family services that develop the full potential of young children, ages 0-5, and their families.

First 5 California   

First 5 California is dedicated to making sure every child in California gets the best start in life. Their site offers resources on big emotions, toxic stress, and much more!

Interface Children & Family Services

Early Edge California works to ensure all children have the early experiences necessary to be successful learners by the end of 3rd grade, setting them on a path to college and career readiness.

National Resource Center for Health & Safety in Childcare & Early Education

Since 1995, the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) has maintained and continues to develop national health and safety standards for early care and education settings, as compiled in Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs (CFOC)

Tri-Counties Regional Center

Tri-Counties Regional Center provides supports and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities living in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

Uplift Central Coast

Uplift Central Coast is a growing coalition powered by Central Coast residents working together toward a shared vision of a diverse, inclusive economy built by and for the region’s residents.

Ventura County Public Health

Ventura County Public Health provides public health services for all people in Ventura County, especially those who would otherwise not have access to care and those who live in lower income areas of our communities.

Ventura County SELPA  

The Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is dedicated to providing information and support to families of children with special needs so that they can be informed partners in the educational process of their children.