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The child care industry has long been in crisis, and COVID-19 only made things worse. Now affordable, quality care is even more challenging to find, and staff are not paid enough to stay in the field. This series spotlights people each struggling with their own childcare issues, and the providers struggling to get by. -
As their lives have become less free and more structured in recent decades, kids have also become less happy. Experts say that isn’t a coincidence. -
Here are a few ideas for places to go in San Diego with your kids when you have to stay indoors.
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- YMCA Childcare Resource Service
- Search childcare licenses, including license violation reports and inspections
- Where to apply for subsidies
- Check if you’re eligible for subsidies and find alternative payment programs
- How to become a licensed provider
- Starting a child care center
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- Search for After Care
- Special Education resources for families and providers
- San Diego County information on Special Education
- San Diego Regional Center (Special Education)
- The Includ(Ed) Center for Families (Special Education)
'Hold Fast' at Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9 AM
Ongoing until September 30, 2024
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Included with the cost of General Admission, which is $24.95 for adults and $19.95 for children ages 3-17. Annual memberships are also available
'Spring Into Color' with The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9 AM
Ongoing until May 12, 2024
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
$23-$48
'Octavia Butler: Seeding Futures'
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9 AM
Ongoing until December 31, 2025
The New Children's Museum
$0-$24
Celebrate Spring at San Diego Botanic Garden
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9 AM
Ongoing until May 31, 2024
San Diego Botanic Garden
Spring Safari featuring Butterfly Jungle at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until May 12, 2024
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Santa Ysabel Farmers Market
Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10 AM
Ongoing until March 30, 2025
Santa Ysabel Farmers Market
Free
Parenting News
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Researchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and depression. -
With nearly 5,000 cases reported so far this year — and concerns about a new strain — the Democratic Republic of Congo is considering the declaration of a public health emergency. -
A bill would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students. -
Earth Day honors environmental achievements and brings awareness to protect the Earth's natural resources for future generations. -
Prop. 1 aims to create more mental health support and housing for adults experiencing homelessness.
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An unintended consequence of the state's multibillion-dollar early education program is the damage being done to the business model of traditional child care providers. -
After Measure H passed, city officials and child care advocates are working on what happens next. -
The measure would allow the city to lease park and rec property to child care centers, which supporters say would help alleviate the city’s child care crisis. -
While every kid is guaranteed a spot in their local public school, they aren’t guaranteed a spot in after-school care. -
New data shows some areas were disproportionately hit — creating what are called “child care deserts.”
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Mikael Petrosyan of Children's National Hospital says gun violence against children is preventable. -
Two California lawmakers introduced bills intended to slow maternity ward closures after a CalMatters investigation found nearly 50 hospitals had ended labor and delivery services between 2012 and 2023. -
Guns are now the leading cause of death among American children. And many more children are injured in shootings, putting them at risk for life-altering disability, pain, and mental trauma. -
As a shortage of growth hormone used to treat rare diseases in children drags on, families and doctors are struggling with insurers' requirements to get prescriptions filled. -
The media personality and socialite is crusading against abuse of teens at treatment facilities and wants California legislators to pass a bill.
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As our kids grow, they face increasingly stressful situations, like starting new sports, emergency drills, difficult tests, and taking on new responsibilities. These kinds of situations can make children feel anxious. -
Parents can build on strong messages of compassion by reading books to their children that explore empathy, celebrate diversity, and encourage kindness. Here are 10 books to get you started. -
"Leo and the Magic Jacket" is a new puppet show in Balboa Park, recognizing the lives of people on the autism spectrum. -
Inside an El Cajon school tackling the mental health crisis with its curriculum. -
Sophomore students at Hoover High School held a self-care fair Wednesday to promote mental health therapies for childhood anxiety, depression and isolation.
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To help kids get out that energy, here are eight ideas for indoor games to get the wiggles out! -
All kids develop at their own pace. To help kids learn to include others, it helps to take a proactive and positive approach to developing their social skills. Follow these five steps to help your kids become includers. -
Librarians with the San Diego Public Library have put together a list of book recommendations inspired by March Madness and more to read this spring. -
Our top picks for sharing art with your kids in San Diego this season: the imaginative world of a legendary sci-fi writer; Latin music for kids; free interactive theater; a Shakespearean birthday party; and kid-friendly ballet. -
The San Diego Symphony provides an interactive music curriculum for students in grades three through five, culminating in a special concert at the Rady Shell.
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Be My Neighbor Day 2023
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Chris Shiokari poses with her daughter Remi, right, and her son Graham whom she is carrying right before the Daniel Tiger reading for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Families look for seating before the Daniel Tiger reading starts for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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San Diego State University’s office of energy and sustainability provided succulents for families to plant during “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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A little boy plays with the wind tube during “Be My Neighbor Day” across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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The Margaret A. Cargill Community Engagement Center was packed with families ready to meet Daniel Tiger for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Doors opened for families to meet Daniel Tiger for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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A little girl admires an owl hanging out at the San Diego County Parks and Recreation booth for “Be My Neighbor Day” across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Kids watch the turtles at SDSU’s turtle pond during a nature walk at San Diego State University led by its office of energy and sustainability. The activity is a part of “Be My Neighbor Day” hosted by KPBS on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Families greet Daniel Tiger after story time for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Families wave at Daniel Tiger during “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Children sit on the carpet and clap so Daniel Tiger can come out read to them for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Julian Powell poses for the camera for “Be My Neighbor Day” across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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A little boy laughs excitingly at the animal furs displayed at the San Diego County Parks and Recreation booth for “Be My Neighbor Day” across the street from the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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A family poses for a photo at “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Children are led through the Hello Walkway Garden during a nature walk led by SDSU’s office of energy and sustainability for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the campus on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Children are led through the Hello Walkway Garden during a nature walk led by SDSU’s office of energy and sustainability for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the campus on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Zoe Mondragon waves at the camera during a nature walk led by SDSU’s office of energy and sustainability for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the campus on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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Daniel Tiger says hello to a little boy who attended story time for “Be My Neighbor Day” at the KPBS station on Saturday, March 25 in San Diego, CA.
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