Community Resources

Parents, looking for childcare, playgroups or local family fun? You're in the right place.

In light of the recent Newtown, Connecticut events click here for grief and coping resources for children.

CHILDCARE RESOURCES

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4C’s of Alameda County
www.4c-alameda.org/

510-582-2182

Provides child care assistance, referrals, resources and support to families in southern Alameda County.

Bananas Inc.
http://www.bananasinc.org/

510-658-0381

Provides child care assistance, referrals, resources and support to families in northern Alameda County.

Child Care Links
http://www.childcarelinks.org

925-417-8733

Provides child care assistance, referrals, resources and support to families in the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Sunol.

PARENTING
EDUCATION

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First 5 California - Parents

http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/parents

Offers tips, information and resources for parent needs such as nutrition tips, development guides, activities, parenting advice and more.

LOCAL FAMILY ACTIVITIES


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Bay Area Parent

http://eastbay.parenthood.com/

Homepage of Bay Area Parent magazine which offers a calendar of family friendly Alameda County events, businesses, articles and more.
 

Berkeley Parents Network

http://berkeley.parents.edu

Local recommendations for everything from childcare to healthcare to playgroups and support groups along with a robust message board for connecting parents on family related topics.

Parent's Press

http://www.parentspress.com/

Online version of a local print newspaper with articles on parenting, local community events and activities.

For information on enrolling your child in Kindergarten, be sure and visit our School Readiness page