
Child Development
Professional Organizations

| California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) The California Association for the Education of Young Children is dedicated to advancing excellence throughout the early care and education profession. |
| California Early Childhood Mentor Program Providers of advanced training for experienced child care workers who wish to become Mentors to new practitioners. |
| California School Age Consortium (CSAC) CSAC works to support and advance afterschool programs and providers throughout California, with training, resources and advocacy. |
| Child Care Exchange An Early Childhood Leader, Magazine |
| Children NOW A national organization for people who care about children and want to ensure they are a top public policy priority. |
| Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara County (4C) A community based agency that provides comprehensive services and serves as a community child care link for families and child care professionals. |
| Earlychildhood NEWS An online resource for teachers and parents of young children. |
| First 5 Children & Families First Commission |
| Kids in Common Convenes the community to improve the lives of children in Silicon Valley. |
| National Association for Family Childcare Provides referral and resources, and information on legal issues and accreditation. |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) NAEYC is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8. |
| Online Title 22 for Child Care Centers and Family Child Care State of California, Community Care Licensing Division. |
| Santa Clara Valley Chapter of California Associationfor the Education of Young Children Local CAEYC affiliate sponsoring mini-conferences and networking for early childhood educators. |
| Provider Connection Brings professional and educational opportunities to local providers. |
| Resource Area for Teachers (RAFT) Provides teachers and community groups with creative teaching tools and materials. |

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