The R&R Early Learning Newsletter provides Program News and; Updates, Early Learning Related Policies, Tips, Inspiration, and Upcoming Events.  Available in PDF
      

October 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director
Message from Our Program Director
About CAI Hub the new Subsidy Provider/Family Portal
Fall Sensory Activities to Try This Season
Emergency Foster Bridge CC Program Updates
Early Childhood Policy Updates
From the Subsidy Department
Need Help Paying for Child Care?
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Resource & Referral
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - October 15th 2026
Quality Counts Early Childhood Professional Stipends
Grandparent Cafe Meetings Aug-Dec
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Upcoming Professional and Development Trainings
- Childcare Preventative Health and Safety - Oct 24th
Community Resources
Schedule of Events 
    

September 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director
About CAI Hub the new Subsidy Provider/Family Portal
Update on Subsidy Providers submitting Attendance Claim Forms
Early Childhood Policy Updates
- Recap of the 2025-26 Legislative Season
From the Subsidy Department
Need Help Paying for Child Care?
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Resource & Referral
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - September 17th 2026
Quality Counts Early Childhood Professional Stipends
Grandparent Cafe Meetings Aug-Dec
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Upcoming Professional and Development Trainings
-Simple Steps Saves Lives-Let's Create a Disaster & Emergency Plan - 9/9/2026
-Amador Quality for Kids Launch - 9/10/2026
-STEM Workshop - 9/21/2026
Community Resources
Schedule of Events

August 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
About CAI Hub the new Subsidy Provider/Family Portal
Early Childhood Policy Updates 
Zero to Three - Serve-and-Return
From the Subsidy Department
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Resource & Referral
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - August 20th 2026
Grandparent Cafe Meetings Aug-Dec
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Upcoming Professional and Development Trainings
-Understanding Early Childhood Credentials - Mon, Aug 17th, 2026
Community Resources
Schedule of Events

July 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
Reminder: Subsidy Attendance forms for June 2026 and earlier must be turned in by July 5th 2026
About CAI Hub the new Subsidy Provider/Family Portal
Early Childhood Policy Updates
California Budget Updates
Heavy Work Ideas for Summer
From the Subsidy Department
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Resource & Referral
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - July 16th 2026
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Going Crafty with Gold Country Art Spot
Upcoming Professional and Development Trainings
Community Resources
Schedule of Events

June 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
Reminder: Subsidy Attendance forms for June 2026 and earlier must be turned in by July 5th 2026
About CAI Hub the new Subsidy Provider/Family Portal
Early Childhood Policy Updates
California Budget Updates
California Governor's Race
What Builds Brain Development
Health & Safety Reimbursements Available Now!
From the Subsidy Department
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Resource & Referral
Family Friend & Neighbor Provider Art Workshop
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - June 18th 2026
Providers Out and About - at the Frog Jump Youth Parade
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Community Partners
Schedule of Events

May 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
Reminder: Subsidy Parents & Providers register for CAI Hub and keep informed
From Policy to Practice - Early Childhood Policy Updates
Children's Day and Celebrate Our Children events recap
Online Mandated Reporter Training
CAPR/Firt Aid Training - May 30th
Health & Safety Reimbursements Available Now!
From the Subsidy Department
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - Masy 21st 2026
Provider Appreciation Night - May 8, 2026
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events   

April 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
Reminder: CAI Hub Portal Is Here!
From Policy to Practice - Early Childhood Policy Updates
Online Mandated Reporter Training
Health & Safety Reimbursements Available Now!
From the Subsidy Department
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - April 16 2026
Provider Appreciation Night - May 8, 2026
Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation  - April 28, 2026
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Calaveras Children's Fair - April 11, 2026
Amador Celebrate Our Children - April 25, 2026
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events    

March 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
Reminder: CAI Hub Portal Is Here!
R&R On the Road
Three Legislative Bills to Keep Your Eye On
Other Legislation in Progress
Best Practices for a Safe & Secure Child Care Environment
Online Mandated Reporter Training
Health & Safety Reimbursements Available Now!
From the Subsidy Department
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - March 19 2026
Providers - Share Your Story
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Calaveras Children's Fair - April 11, 2026
Amador Celebrate Our Children - April 25, 2026
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events   

February 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
CAI Hub Portal Is Here!
California Budget 101
Securing the Future for California Families
Your Voice Matters!
PBS Kids- Media Made for Growing Minds
Health & Safety Reimbursements Available Now!
From the Subsidy Department
BrightLife Kids (brightlife.kids)
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - February 19 2026
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Calaveras Children's Fair - April 11, 2026
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events  

January 2026 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
ECE Resources California
Introducing Mia Hurst our new Resource & Referral Specialist
2026 Child Care Policy and Practice
Learn About the Impact of Transitional Kindergarten in California
Family Child Care Fundamental Series - 4 Weekly sessions - Jan 20th - Feb 10th
CPR & First Aid  Health & Safety Training - January 24th 2026
Health & Safety Reimbursements Available Now!
From the Subsidy Department
Stages of Play
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - January 15 2026
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events     

December 2025 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
Giving Tuesday
CalSavers | Retirement Savings Requirement for Small Business
California Early Care & Education Workforce Registry is Closing
Chile Care Taxes for Providers Workshop - December 9th
Family Child Care Fundamental Series - 4 Weekly sessions - Jan 9th - Feb 10th
CPR & First Aid  Health & Safety Training - January 24th 2026
Health & Safety Reimbursements Available Now!
From the Subsidy Department
The Resource Connection Holiday Coloring Contest
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - December 18 2025
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Provifing Child Care?
Lending Library
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events     

November 2025 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
Holiday Office Closures
California Early Care & Education Workforce Registry is Closing
CPR & First Aid  Health & Safety Training - January 24th 2026
Health & Safety Reimbursements Available Now!
A Note For Our Dedicated, Providers, Educators, & Families
From the Subsidy Department
The Resource Connection Holiday Coloring Contest
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night - November 20th, 2026
Work With Us Today - Have Questions About Providing Child Care?
Lending Library
Child Care Resource Hub - Pumpkin Pie Playdough (non-edible)
Five Reasons to Teach Pat-A-Cake & Other Clapping Games
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events    

October 2025 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
Job Opening - Resource & Referral Specialist
October 20-26 is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Communicating Well With Babies and Children: Tips
Little Hands-Big Words Signing with Infants & Toddlers Workshop - Oct 14th
CPR Class & Health and Safety Reimbursement is Available Now
From the Subsidy Department
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night Oct. 23rd
Work From Home - Be a Child Care Provider
Lending Library
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events   

September 2025 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
How to Encourage Your Child's Language Development at Every Stage
Fall Begins September 22nd!  Are You Ready?
CPR Class & Health and Safety Reimbursement is Available Now
Amador College Connect
TrustLine
From the Subsidy Department
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night Sept. 18th
Work From Home - Be a Child Care Provider
Lending Library
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events  

August 2025 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director  
How to Cope with Back to School Anxiety - Parenting Tips & Advice
Swinging: Not Just for Recess
Health and Safety Reimbursement is Available Now
Amador College Connect
-ECE Job Board & Did you know Amador College Connect Can Help You Earn Your Assistant Teaching Permit...
TrustLine
From the Subsidy Department
Child Care Provider Resources:
Child Care Resource Hub Provider Night
Work From Home - Be a Child Care Provider
Lending Library
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events 

July 2025 [PDF]

Message from Our Program Director
The Importance of Child Care - a Calsveras Child Care Council Video
Voices of Child Care Providers: A Needs Survey
New Guidance for Integrating Family Child Care Homes Into Public Preschool
(not) Today I Watered the Garden
Amador College Connect-ECE Job Board
TrustLine
From the Subsidy Department
Work From Home - Be a Child Care Provider
Lending Library
Child Care Provider Resources:
Grandparent Cafe
Community Partners
Schedule of Events