All About Young Children

    Find out more about what skills help children learn, how they learn language, how they learn about feelings and relationships, how they learn about numbers, and how they become skillful at moving their bodies.

First 5 Ventura County

First 5 Ventura County envisions a future where all Ventura County children are born healthy, thrive in nurturing environments, and enter school prepared and eager to learn.

    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!

    Help Me Grow Ventura County

      Help Me Grow can answer everyday questions about young children’s development and behavior. When extra help is needed to support development or behavior, we provide families with information and link them to community-based resources and services.
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    PBS Family Math Toolkit

    Early math development is essential for school readiness and success. PBS SoCal is proud to announce a research-based, bilingual (English and Spanish), multiplatform family engagement program.

      Quality Counts California  

        Quality early learning and care experiences build the foundation for skills your child needs in school, work, and life. The early learning and care environment you choose can have a major impact on your child’s future. Quality Counts California helps families identify providers who demonstrate a commitment to quality and provide quality early learning and care experiences to meet the diverse needs of California families.

      Other LPC Webpages for Families

      Learn more about family resources provided by the LPC.

      Choosing Child Care

      There are many factors that can help determine the right care for your child. View the LPC's checklist and fact sheets to support you in making the best choice for you and your family.

      Child Care Delivery Systems

      Learn more information on the different types of early learning and care options. To learn more about local implementation, visit our UPK page.

      Understanding Your Child's Development

      From birth through age 5, children are developing the language, thinking, physical, emotional, and social skills that they will need for the rest of their lives.  Children's natural drive to learn and explore provides the opportunity to take note of what you and your child enjoy doing together. 

      Child Care Assistance

      Funds may be available to support your child care costs through local and state subsidies. Learn more about our community partners and see if you qualify!