The Family Child Care Home Education Network (FCCHEN), also known as the “Network,” is an educational enrichment program for children ages Birth-5 years that are eligible for the Child Care Payment Program and who attend family child care. The Network is funded by the California Department of Education
FCCHEN staff visit monthly with participating Network family child care providers and work together to create nurturing and supportive learning environments for children. Activities are offered during site visits including, but not limited to: early math, science, early literacy, and art. All children in the family child care home are welcomed and encouraged to participate in the activities.
Network Providers have the opportunity to receive:
FCCHEN staff complete developmental assessments (the Desired Results Developmental Profile) for each child enrolled in the Network and meet with parents twice per year. We also make referrals to outside agencies when further screenings may be needed.
We encourage parents to become involved in the Network by participating as a member of our Parent Advisory Committee. This group includes parents and family child care providers from various parts of the county who meet twice a year to share their ideas and assist in setting goals for the Network. As each year passes, we make every effort to meet the needs of the families and family child care providers currently participating in the Network.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
A New Resource for Early Childhood Education
NAEYC is proud to announce the re-launch of The Right Choice for Kids Web site at www.rightchoiceforkids.org. The Right Choice for Kids is NAEYC’s campaign to promote NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children to families and the public.
The new site features
- Information about what NAEYC Accreditation is and why it is important
- A brand new NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children search feature
- New updated articles for families (new ones will be available on a bi-monthly basis)
- Videos for viewing regarding the promotion of NAEYC Accreditation
- Resources for families and the field
- Incorporation of NAEYC's Early Learning News to keep families informed about the field and accreditation.
- Later in 2010 - a newsletter for parents and families
Visit The Right Choice for Kids today and don’t forget to comment on NAEYC’s Facebook page about the new site!
For more information call 530-283-4453 or 1-800-284-3340.
E-mail fccn@plumasruralservices(DOT)org
