Resource & Referral Program
Assists parents in finding Child Care
CRC keeps a computer data base of licensed Family Child Care Providers, Child Care Centers, and Trustlined (background checked) In-Home providers. By using the criteria given to us by parents regarding the needs of the family, (i.e. ages of children, hours needed, location for care, center or family child care home), we can give parents a list of providers who may meet their needs.
Our live referral schedule:
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
These are the only hours that CRC will offer live referrals.
To access our referral database anytime, click here [LINK NEEDED].
Provides helpful information on choosing quality child care
Our referral counselors can provide technical assistance eon the various types of child care, (i.e. child care centers, family child care homes, in-home care), as well as information on other child development and parenting issues.
Recruits potential child care providers
Holds monthly licensing orientations for those interested in opening a family child care business in their home. Provides technical assistance for potential family child care providers in completing the licensing application , designing contracts, setting up business procedures, etc. CCIP Project - The California Child Care Initiative Project. This project recruits, assists, trains, and supports family child care providers.
Offers Training and Workshops, such as:
- Preventive Health Training
- U.C. Davis Training
- Business and Marketing
- Child Development Issues
- Choosing Child Care
- Brain Research
- Positive Discipline
- Parenting Issues
- WestEd Infant/Toddler Training
- Behavioral Issues
Educates the community on child needs
CRC gathers and maintains statistics on child care supply and demand in the community.
Toy Library & Resource Center
CRC’s Toy Library is a green and frugal resource for Napa County families and early childhood educators. Toys and early learning materials are available for a month-long loan to anyone who lives in Napa County. Borrowing toys saves families and early childhood educators money and keeps interesting playthings in the hands of children whose developmental needs change rapidly in the early years. Our toys are selected with an eye for durability, practicality, developmental appropriateness and long-term usefulness. Toys are separated into designated areas, based on their primary usefulness. You’ll find sections for math, science, fine motor, dramatic play, puzzles, active play, building and construction, language and literacy, music and movement and infant and toddler materials. Ask the librarian about curriculum kits and parent resources as well.
A wide variety of resource books and videos on child development and parenting issues, such as positive discipline, ages and stages of development, nutrition, brochures, and bulletins on a wide variety of child development and parenting issues are also available in the library.
CRC hosts a weekly activity time called "Active Minds" for Preschoolers and their parents. Children participate in art projects, circle time activities such as: stories, puppets, music, and movement. These sessions take place in CRC's Toy Library & Early Learning Center as well as various locations in American Canyon, St. Helena and Calistoga. Parents must fill out an interest form in order to enroll.
Another popular activity is "Art with Me" which takes place on Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm, with children participating in a variety of open-ended art projects.
Child Care Providers Support
Equipment for use in library: Die Cut Machine, Laminating Machine, Binding Machine, Button Maker
