Welcome to Community Connection For Child Care!

Community Connection for Child Care (CCCC) is a child development and family services agency dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Kern County children by advocating for quality child care and early learning, and providing community resources and support to families, early childhood educators and caregivers. CCCC is headquartered in Bakersfield and has staff outstationed at 10 other office locations so that it can effectively serve all Kern County residents raising and caring for young children.

For more than 25 years, CCCC has helped families select the quality child care placements that meet their individual needs through its Resource & Referral division. In addition, the agency administers several child care subsidy programs to help families cover child care costs. CCCC works to promote the availability and accessibility of quality early care and education for all children by offering free training and resources that help providers stay in business and establish high quality services, and by educating local communities and leaders on child care concerns, parent needs and how to plan effectively to address child care needs.

We Can Help You...

Child Care Providers Become a licensed child care provider Update your program's information with CCCC Access child development trainings Expand your child care program or develop a new center Visit the Resource & Referral Library Find learning activities for young children Learn how you can be a part of the CCCC Food Program Read & sign up for our E-Newsletter Post a job opening for your child care program

Parents Learn about quality child care Get an on-line child care referral Get help paying for child care Learn about the different types of child care in Kern County Find learning activities for young children Read & sign up for our E-Newsletter Access child development trainings Learn more about child nutrition & physical activity Learn about Trustline for in-home caregivers

Community Members Find a job in the child care field Kern County Child Care Council CCCC Foundation Board Bring more child care to your community Learn how quality child care can make good cents for your business Find local child care data & research Post your event/training on the CCCC website Download "How Can CCCC Help You" Flyer

What's New

New Library Hours Beginning October 1, 2008, the Resource Lending Library will be available Monday through Thursday 8 am to 5 pm and selected Saturday mornings throughout the year. Currently, the library will be scheduled to be open on the following Saturdays: October 18 and November 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please RSVP with Cindi Truman at 661.861.5201.

Is This the Right Place for My Child?

Provider: Are Your Children's Toys Safe?

New CCCC Training: How to Start a Child Care Business
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business. Two workshops scheduled for August 19 and September 17 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Weill Institute of Bakersfield College. ...Learn More

CCCC Impact Marketing Tips for Child Care Providers

Parent & Provider Handbook: Alternative Payment, Child Care and Development Block Grant and CalWORKs Stages

October Activity of the Month: Silly Songs to Sing

CCCC September Attendance Log Due Date
In order to receive payment on time, providers must have Attendance Logs inside a CCCC office before closing on (or before) Monday, October 6, 2008.

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