The Sierra Nevada
Children's Services' Early Childhood Network provides
training and quality assurance for network caregivers
that have children 0 - 5 years old in their care.
A special grant was awarded to SNCS to bring
together Family Child Care Home Providers willing
to go above and beyond the state requirements to provide
the best early care and development to the children
in their care. These caregivers receive additional
training and support through the Network.
In May of 2000 the
first group of caregivers graduated and became the
foundation of our Early Childhood Network. Sierra
Nevada Children's Services, then enrolled children
In their care. The Network Director monitors the children's
development through observation and assessment and
works regularly with their parents to ensure the family
supports their child's learning and development as
part of the Network Team.
Today our Network
caregivers continue to receive monthly training and
consultation support. The Network has a wealth
of child development materials available for caregivers
to use with the children in their homes. Network Providers
receive help in filling openings in their programs
and support in guiding the children and families in
their care. Most importantly, network caregivers are
connected to each other as a group of friends and
associates that share common goals and interests.
Presently we are seeking
to grow our network by bringing in more Family Child Care
Home Providers that want to be part of this wonderfully
supportive group. Please feel free to contact our Grass Valley Office if you are interested in becoming
part of our exciting Early Childhood Network!
