Why
Is Child Care A National Concern? |
Child care and early education are critical to meeting
two of our nation's highest priorities: helping families
work and ensuring that every child enters school ready
to learn
Reports show that children in high-quality early care
and education score higher on reading and math tests,
are more likely to complete high school and go on to
college, and are less likely to repeat a grade or get
charged in juvenile court, according to several long-term
studies. Children in poor-quality child care are found
to be delayed in language and reading skills and to
display more aggression toward other children and adults.
The lack of quality after-school options leaves our
children vulnerable to violence, crime, and early sexual
activity.
Yet, too many children are not receiving the quality
early care and education they need to begin school ready
to learn. Of all kindergarten teachers, 46 percent report
that one half or more of their class have specific problems
when entering kindergarten, including difficulty following
directions, lack of academic skills, problems in their
situations at home, and/or difficulty working independently.
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California
Child Care Parent Assistance Programs |
Crystal Stairs
Contact: 323-299-8998
http://www.crystalstairs.com/
Mexican American Opportunity
Contact: 323- 890-1555
Cal Works
http://www.ladpss.org/dpss/calworks/default.cfm
Cal Works
http://www.ladpss.org/dpss/calworks/default.cfm
Other Resources
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L.A. & Surrounding
Area Day Care Providers |
1. Mines Family Day Care
Quality Child Care
Infants and Children (0-12 years old)
Contact: Jeannette Mines 323-754-0203
Offers Crystal Stairs, Mexican American Opportunity,
Cal Works and Gain
2. Prudhomme Family Day Care
Infants and Children (3mos-12)
24 hour care
Contact: Mary Jean Prudhomme-Hardison
323-757-3296
Offers Crystal Stairs and Children's Institute
3. Tatum Family Day Care
Infants and Children (3mos-12)
24 hour care
Contact: Janie Tatum 562-428-9411
4. Keith Family Child Care
Infants and Children (0-12)
drop off /pick up available
24 hour service
Contact: Liz Keith 310-631-0144
cell 562-458-9134
Offers Programs to assist parents in their day care
cost needs
5. Taylor Family Day Care
In business for 14 years
Infants and Children (0-12)
drop off/pick up available
Offers Crystal Stairs
Contact: Lantina Taylor 323-779-9574
6. Shepard Family Day Care
In business since 1998
Infants and Children (0-12)
24hrs 7days a week
pick up and drop off
Contact: Rochelle Shephard 310-671-0977
Offers programs that assist parents with their day care
cost needs.
If you are outside the Southern California Area and
need assistance, please complete our Parent
Awareness Form and fill in the comments
section.
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