First 5 Del Norte

05/29/2026

We have our dates ready for the Pre-K University Program!

If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten this upcoming fall and could use a little extra social-emotional support and skill-building, come sign them up for our 2-week program!

📅 July 6th–17th
⏰ Classes run from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Applications can be picked up at the front desk. Space is limited, so don’t wait to sign up!

05/21/2026

Our friends at the Child Care Council are hiring!

🌟 We’re Growing — And We Need Your Help! 🌟

Del Norte Child Care Council is expanding our Alternative Payment Program so we can support even more local families with access to affordable childcare ❤️💙💛

As we grow, we’re looking for a detail-oriented, friendly, and dependable team member to join us as an Alternative Payment Program Specialist!

If you have:
✔️ Strong attention to detail
✔️ Math and bookkeeping skills
✔️ Great customer service skills
✔️ Basic computer knowledge

…we’d love to hear from you!

This position plays an important role in helping eligible families enroll in childcare subsidy services and receive the support they need.

📍 Part-time position with potential to become full-time
💵 Starting pay: $19–$21/hour

Apply today at:
👉 www.dnccc.com/careers

Help us make childcare more accessible for families in our community!

05/18/2026

Join us today at the Family Resource Center for Free Dental services! We will be here till 5pm🦷😊

05/13/2026

Our friends at the Child Care Council are looking for your input! Please read below!

Del Norte County families are struggling to find child care — especially infant care, summer care, and care during nontraditional work hours. At the same time, we know many people may have considered becoming a child care provider but faced barriers that made the process feel overwhelming or out of reach.

We want to better understand:
• What barriers exist to becoming a licensed child care provider
• What misinformation or confusion may exist around licensing
• What supports would help current and future providers succeed
• What families are experiencing when trying to find care

This survey is for:
✔ Current providers
✔ Former providers
✔ Individuals interested in becoming licensed
✔ Parents and caregivers
✔ Community members impacted by the child care shortage

Our goal is not to criticize providers or licensing requirements. Our goal is to listen, learn, and identify ways our community can better support safe, sustainable, quality child care for working families.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with others in Del Norte County.

https://forms.gle/FBGQTLgCxwADSJLh6

Thank you for helping us better understand the needs of our community and work toward solutions together.

04/23/2026

Come visit the Dental Van at the Family Resource Center on May 18th/19th! If you are interested in receiving services, please call the number on the flyer to register!🦷✨

04/18/2026

So fun! Come out and play with us!!!

🌸 We are so excited to be bringing back May Day Play Day! 🌸

Bring the whole family and join us on May 2nd from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM for some outdoor spring fun! We can’t wait to celebrate the season with everyone. ☀️🌷🎉

04/16/2026

🌸 We are so excited to be bringing back May Day Play Day! 🌸

Bring the whole family and join us on May 2nd from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM for some outdoor spring fun! We can’t wait to celebrate the season with everyone. ☀️🌷🎉

04/08/2026

ACEs Aware is pleased to support clinicians and community partners in their work to help patients heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Take the Becoming ACEs Aware in California training, a free, two-hour, online course that covers ACEs, toxic stress, ACE screening, toxic stress risk assessment, and trauma-informed care.

Get trained today: https://training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=500&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aces_traffic_2026.

04/05/2026

Soccer sign ups are here!