What does your child drink in child care?

For 1 year olds:
• Breastmilk you provide and/or
unflavored whole milk.
• We offer and make water
available throughout the day.

For 2 year olds:
• Breastmilk you provide,
unflavored low-fat (1%) milk,
and/or unflavored fat-free
(skim) milk.
• We offer and make water
available throughout the day

Did you know?
Two year olds need less saturated fat in their diets than 1 year olds. Switching from whole milk to low-fat (1%) milk or fat-free (skim) milk can help cut down on some of the saturated fat they consume. Help your child get used to low-fat or fat-free milk when they turn 2 years old by gradually increasing the amount of low-fat or fat-free milk in their cup.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Responsible parenting: Create memories, not expectations | Austeja Lands...

We all are familiar with expectations. Expectations laid on us once to succeed in life. And without noticing we transfer all these expectations on our children. But do high expectations help our children to succeed in life?

Austeja Landsbergiene, Ph.D., CEO and founder of a private chain of pre-schools in Latvia and Lithuania is an educator and visionary who thinks that the most important thing that parents have to give their children is unconditional love and childhood memories filled with parent kindness. Austeja is confident that by creating memories, not expectations kids can flourish in their lives.

Austeja Landsbergiene has been awarded by the President of Lithuania and the King of Sweden a Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the enhancement of Lithuania’s education system through implementing new concept of teaching and for being an inspiring role-model, showing of how passion and knowledge can be turned into a successful business.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

The Foods We Offer in Child Care

Our child care site participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. We meet nutrition standards through this program and offer meals and snacks that help your toddler get the nutrients he or she needs for growth and development. Check out the types and amounts of foods we offer throughout the day.

What is in a Breakfast?

• Milk (4 fl oz or ½ cup)
• Vegetables, Fruit, or Both (¼ cup)
• Grains (½ oz eq)
• Sometimes we serve a meat/meat
alternate (such as eggs, yogurt, or other
foods) in place of the grains at breakfast.

What is in a Lunch or Supper?

Milk (4 fl oz or ½ cup)
• Meats/Meat Alternates (1 oz eq)
• Vegetables (⅛ cup)
• Fruit (⅛ cup)
• Grains (½ oz eq)

What is in a Snack? We Pick 2:

• Milk (4 fl oz or ½ cup)
• Meats/Meat Alternates (½ oz eq)
• Vegetables (½ cup)
• Fruit (½ cup)
• Grains (½ oz eq)

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Parent Financial Help

The Subsidized Child Care Program may be able to help you pay for child care. We administer early learning and care programs that help low-income families and at-risk children who meet at least one of several Need and Eligibility criteria. The goal of these programs is to promote the health, growth, education, and care of children while their parents work, look for work, go to school, etc.

Parental Choice

SFCS does not provide direct child care.  Care must be done by eligible Child Care Centers, Licensed Child Care Homes, or License-Exempt/TrustLined Providers. It is up to parents to choose the child care provider who will best meet their needs.  Full or partial reimbursements for care are made directly to the provider.

Age Eligibility

Children are eligible for services through 12 years of age. Children with special needs may be eligible through 21 years of age.

Program Eligibility

Our staff will help you determine which program you may be eligible for.

Each program has strict eligibility guidelines, and all families must qualify under those guidelines to receive services.

CalWORKs Child Care Program

The CalWORKs program serves current and former CalWORKs Cash Aid Recipients.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children | Lael Stone | TEDxDocklands

How did your parents respond to you as a child when you were upset?

Can you see the impact of their imprints in your life as an adult?

What is the magic ingredient when raising an emotionally intelligent child?

This talk explores all these questions along with how the lack of emotional literacy in our culture has significant power when it comes to the way we parent. It explores how compassion, empathy and mindfulness have a place in raising children – as well as in our education system. If connection, listening, and heart were at the center of every relationship, how different could our world be?

Working with thousands of families for over 16 years as an educator and counselor, Lael has seen the impact that trauma and disconnection have on a family. As an Aware Parenting Instructor, she facilitates workshops and support groups that empower parents to create connections and stronger relationships with their children. She is also the co-creator and Director of Woodline Primary School which is due to open in 2021 – a school based on emotional wellbeing and connection, set on a magnificent 20-acre farm in the Geelong hinterland in Victoria, Australia.

Lael co-hosts The Aware Parenting Podcast, is a regular contributor to several online publications and is a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; helping to create wellness in families through connection and communication.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

So what exactly is quality child care?

Quality is defined as a degree of excellence. This means not average, not “it will do” child care, but excellent child care. Bottom line, you need to feel that the child care provider you select will offer a safe and stimulating, loving environment in which your child will mentally and physically thrive.  While no one can replace you, quality child care will offer your child a stimulating, nurturing environment which should help prepare your little one for school and to reach his or her full potential.

We have prepared this Choosing Quality Child Care guide to help you evaluate and select a program that will best suit your child’s and family’s needs.

Quick points to look for in your search:

• A well-trained, consistent caregiver.
• A setting that keeps your child safe and healthy.
• An environment that enhances your child’s physical, mental, emotional, and social growth.
• FREE Referrals to Local Resources

We provide free referrals to other local resources such as employment, housing, health care, community, and parenting programs through our Help Me Grow Program.  All services are free and confidential. Our trained Family Navigators will listen and follow your family's lead. We support your parenting journey in building a stronger early learning foundation for your child.

Want to know how well your child is developing? Ask us about a Developmental Screening for your child!

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a parent can make.  We provide information on various types of care and help you understand the options available in your community as well as how to look for quality care.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

FINDING QUALITY CHILD CARE

Solano Family & Children’s Services offers FREE child care referrals (not recommendations).  We maintain a database of licensed child care providers in Solano County and will personalize a search for you based on your needs and requirements by asking you some questions that will help narrow down your search.

Searching for a child care provider can be overwhelming.  Sometimes additional services and information is needed.  Our Resource and Referral Team can help by answering your questions.  We can also provide one-on-one support for families with high-priority needs, such as finding a program for a child with special needs, an infant or toddler, a child entering foster care, or for children of essential workers.

Our Resource & Referral team is available Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tues 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions a parent can make.  We provide information on various types of care and help you understand the options available in your community as well as how to look for quality care.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Skills Every Child Will Need to Succeed in 21st century | Dr. Laura A. J...

Is the current education system sufficient to make kids succeed in 21st century? Dr. Laura believes otherwise. Her talk will ensure that you and your kids are prepared to succeed in 21 century. 

 Laura A. Jana, MD is world's leading pediatrician, media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and award-winning author. With more than 20 years of experience in pediatrics, parenting, early education, public health and media/communications, she most recently served as Director of Innovation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and has a faculty appointment at Penn State University’s Prevention Research Center.

In addition to her acclaimed 'Heading Home With Your Newborn', 'Food Fights', and three children’s books, her most recent books – 'The Toddler Brain' and 'Jumping Into Kindergarten' – both focus on the 21st century skills needed to succeed in today’s world, and how they can best be fostered during the foundational first five years of life.

To everyone seeking the best possible environment for their child's brain development, Dr. Laura Jana's insights have been nothing short of life-changing. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

Solano Family and Childrens Services

• Free child care referrals for families seeking quality child care.
• Parent education and resources to help families make the best child care choices.
• Assistance for income eligible families with child care costs.
• Child care provider training and development to help them build sustainable businesses and provide quality, healthy and age-appropriate care.
• Child health, development, nutrition and safety education.
• Meal reimbursement program for child care providers serving nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care.
• Public education and advocacy for families and children at the local, state and national level.
• Our agency also collects data on child care demand and capacity to help in planning for local child care needs.

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website

STEPS TO BECOMING A LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER

• Attend a Licensing Orientation
• Register for the orientation with Community Care Licensing at either the Rohnert Park office (residents of Benicia, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, and Vallejo) or the Chico office (residents of Dixon and Vacaville)
• Call Rohnert Park office (707) 588-5026 or Chico office (530) 895-5033
• Send $25 per person attending to the respective office:
• Due to COVID 19 restrictions, orientations are currently only available online. See below.

You can also complete the orientation online for $25, plus a processing fee of $2.43 (for a total of $27.43) at www.ccld.ca.gov

Complete Health & Safety Trainings:

• 8 hours of CPR and First Aid
• 8-hour Preventative Health Practices training
• Complete the Mandated Child Abuse Reporting training online at: https://childcare.mandatedreporterca.com/

Additional Required Documents:

• All adults in the home over the age of 18 must provide proof of a current clear tuberculosis (TB) test
• Applicant’s and assistants’ proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis and measles

Mail Application with These Documents to the appropriate office:
(The application can be downloaded from www.ccld.ca.gov website or purchased from us for $2.00)

• Copy of the orientation certificate
• Copies of Health & Safety trainings cards/certificates, Mandated Child Abuse Reporting certificate
• TB tests of all adults living in the home
• Proof of immunizations for those who will work directly with the children
• Check or money order for $73 for small family child care or $140 for a large family child care

After You Have Submitted Your Application:

• Community Care Licensing will send you a confirmation letter with your facility number
• Use this number on the Livescan Form (LIC 9163 found online at www.ccld.ca.gov) for each adult in the home for fingerprinting & background check After DSS/CCL receives all clearances, you will receive a call from a licensing program analyst to schedule a time for a home inspection
• Prepare your home for your visit from DSS/CCL

LOCATION

421 Executive Court North

Fairfield, CA 94534-4019

(707) 863-3950

Website