Educator Resources
Early care and education teachers provide an invaluable service to our local families and communities. The links below can provide you with a variety of services and information to help you with your work with children.
Training, Credentialing & Resources
Find opportunities to become an early child care and education provider, and to grow professionally.
- Workshops with Quality Matters Monterey County: Hosted at the Office of Education, Quality Matters offers quality assessments, technical assistance, and a rating system for your center or home-based program. Training for informal carefivers is also available!
- Hartnell College Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program: Earn a wage while you receive on-the-job training at a local child care center. Join a cohort that offers the coursework you need to become accredited, plus wrap around services and on-the-job training.
- Want to start up a child care business out of your home? Find out how to start a Family Child Care Home here. Get local support at El Pajaro Community Development Center at (831) 722-1224 or at the MAOF Child Care Resource and Referral at (831) 757-0775.
