Choices for Children offers so many services for families in our community! As a childcare professional, having worked with the staff there for many years, I can say without a doubt that they are dedicated to the well being of the families in El Dorado County! They offer many opportunities to help families thrive and do so with kindness and professionalism! Check out their website! read more
As a child care provider I am very appreciative of Choices for Children and the services they provide to the community. I have been to many classes to improve my child care offerings at Choices, I've taken CPR classes as well as participated in their child care provider appreciation day. They put a lot of effort and care into every service they provide. I especially appreciate their referral program and have gotten many leads for my business from them. They are very helpful and kind. Do not hesitate to call them for leads to providers in your area. read more
Catalyst Community is the public child care referral agency in El Dorado and Alpine Counties. We have an up to date listing of over 150 licensed child care centers, family child care homes, and preschools. We can provide a personalized list of programs with openings, offer information on how to select quality child care, inform parents of their rights, and provide information about community resources. Catalyst Community also offers programs that help pay for child care, and supports child care providers with training and assistance.
History
Established in 1976.
Choices For Children (CFC) is an organization dedicated to enriching children's lives through innovative support, education, and enhanced family and provider services. Our program puts families at the center of a community of support services.
From our offices in Cameron Park, South Lake Tahoe, and Alpine County , Choices for Children operates several distinct programs: a public resource and referral program to help parents find child care, a Child Care Subsidy Program to help parents pay for child care, an Education and Training program to support Early Childhood Educators, and the Child Care Food Program to support good nutrition in family child care homes. The professional staff at CFC, offer a full range of information and support for families and child care providers.