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.

Want to start up a child care business out of your own home? 

Here are three ways you can get help:

  1. Participate in a three-month online, guided workshop, including one-on-one with a coach, through The Nurture Business. Learn more here.
  2. Join a cohort with the El Pajaro Community Development Center at (831) 722-1224. 
  3. Get one-on-one support or join a cohort with the MAOF Child Care Resource and Referral at (831) 757-0775.

 

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. Learn more here.

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