Resources for Re-opening

Resources for Re-Opening Master Plan for Early Learning and Education-California California Department of Public Health – Guidance on Cohorts (August 25, 2020) COVID-19 Updated Guidance: Child Care Programs and Providers (July 17, 2020) Help for Providers: What...

Resource & Referral

Resource and Referral The Resource and Referral Program provides families and providers in Monterey County with the FREE services listed below. Contact MAOF for more information: 831-757-0775. Referrals to licensed and exempt child care centers and family day care...

Need Help Paying for Child Care?

Need Help Paying for Child Care? Family Child Care, State Preschool, and HeadStart programs may have subsidies available for families who qualify. Some programs are free, and some families pay on a sliding scale based on their income. Contact your local school...

Ages of Children in Care

Ages of Children in Care Families need care for children for many reasons at different stages of their early lives. Some families need care for their baby as early as a few weeks old because they have to return to work. Some families want to introduce their children...

Suggested Staff Ratios

Suggested Staff Ratios In general, the more adults who are available to care for your child the better! This is called the Teacher:Child ratio. A ratio of 1 adult to 4 infants is typical in a family child care home or center. Some centers require a 1:3 ratio, which is...