Local Child Care Related Resources

• Amador County Office of Education Extended Day Program

The Amador County Office of Education Extended Day Program is a child care program located at elementary schools in Amador County. Funding comes from parent fees and a subsidy program for low and middle-income families. After-school activities include homework help and enrichment projects. The summer program is all-day recreation-based, providing weekly field trips, swimming opportunities, and craft, nature, and reading projects.

• First 5 Amador

Program Facilitates partnerships and fund strategies that strengthen families and support them in raising healthy children ages 0-5 years old.

• The Resource Connection – Child Care Resource & Referral

The Resource Connection gives referrals to local licensed child care homes, preschools, and centers. Assists in the licensing process, and provides child care resources for parents and providers.

They also provide referrals to many community services such as children’s services, education, health, housing, legal assistance, and nutrition.

• Amador County Office of Education State Preschool 

Amador County Office of Education offers  State Preschool spaces at four Preschool sites.

• California Trible TANF Partnership

  Empowering Native families to self-sufficiency through a path of tribal cultures, education, wellness, and employment. 

Children’s Organizations

• Alliance for Childhood

The Alliance for Childhood promotes policies and practices that support children’s healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living.

• Children’s Defense Fund

The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children.

• Extended Learning Program

• California State Preschool Program

• First Five Amador

• The Resource Connection