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Explore our trusted child care resources—supporting families and child care providers in Sacramento since 1976.

Immigration Rights & Resources for Families

  • Supporting Families
Support for Immigrant Families  For many families, immigration issues show up in everyday moments — worrying about taking children to school, attending appointments, or accessing…
  • Date 2/6/26

Getting Your Business Records Ready for Tax Season

Get Organized With Confidence As tax season approaches, many child care providers find themselves juggling paperwork alongside daily responsibilities. Taking time now to organize your…
  • Date 2/4/26
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten Enrollment

We’re Here to Help Starting Transitional Kindergarten (TK) or Kindergarten is a big milestone for your child and for you. While the enrollment process can…
  • Date 1/12/26
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Claim Your MCCP Provider Profile

  • Business Practices
At Child Action, we’re here to support your child care business and help families discover the warm, nurturing environment you create every day. Claiming your…
  • Date 12/10/25
Close-up of a child and adult holding hands, illustrating the trust and care shared in every My Child Care Plan provider profile.”

Promoting Safe and Inclusive Learning Environments

  • Guidance & Development
  • Health & Safety
  • Supporting Early Learning
As children settle into the new school year, Child Action encourages families and child care providers to work together to create environments where every child…
  • Date 11/12/25
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What I Learn When I Play

Why Play Matters Play helps children explore, imagine, and connect.Through hands-on experiences, they build language, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills that last a lifetime. The Provider’s…
  • Date 11/10/25
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Community Support Services

  • Supporting Families
Finding help for food, health care, housing, or bills can feel overwhelming. Community support services in Sacramento connect families to resources for groceries, medical and…
  • Date 10/24/25
Children sitting outdoors reading books together as part of community support services that encourage learning and connection.

Safe Sleep

  • Health & Safety
Why Safe Sleep Matters Every baby deserves a safe, cozy sleep space. These tips help lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and…
  • Date 10/22/25
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Child Care Advocacy Coalitions We Support

Lasting change for children and families happens when we work together. For this reason, Child Action partners with child care advocacy coalitions across Sacramento and…
  • Date 10/22/25
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Basic Steps to Getting Licensed

  • Business Practices
Start Your Licensing Journey Opening your own family child care business is an exciting way to support children and families in your community. The licensing…
  • Date 10/21/25
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The Importance of Play Activities for Children

  • Business Practices
  • Supporting Families
Play is an essential part of every child’s healthy growth and development. It’s how children learn about themselves and the world around them. Through play,…
  • Date 10/17/25
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