Other Training Resources in the Community
- Health and Safety Training Educators List
- Comprehensive Approaches to Raising Educational Standards (C.A.R.E.S)
The E3 Institute - Advancing Excellene in Early Education
1550 The Alameda, Suite 100
San Jose, California 95126-2323
PH: 408.299.1700
FAX: 408.299.1717
e3institute@wested.org - Growing, Learning, and Caring Project (GLC)
GLC is a free program provided for License-Exempt Providers to receive support, networking opportunities, training, and education.
To be eligible, you must:
be 18 years old or older
be a Santa Clara County resident
be able to provide child care without a license in your own home or child's homeFor more information, visit here.
Professional Development Opportunities
- Accreditation - National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
- CA Child Development Permit Matrix
CARES is a financial stipend program designed to encourage and reward educational attainment for early education professionals.
- Center for the Improvement of Child Caring
- Child Care Exchange Conferences
- Community Colleges
The Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program (PPWCP) is a family-based, group behavioral and education. It promotes lifelong healthy eating and exercise habits for overweight children, adolescents, and their families. It is part of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital's Center for Healthy Weight.


