Child Care and Family Services
Our Services
Fun and Learning Idea #8
Make a rain gauge!
Gather a ruler, clear waterproof tape, and a wide mouth glass jar.
Place the ruler inside the jar. Tape the ruler in place. Place your jar outside when it is raining. Measure how much rain is collected in the jar over time.
Using the Rain Gauge Chart included in this packet, record each measurement on a sheet of paper and compare your readings. Try this several times, using different locations, different time frames, and other different factors. Enjoy the rain!
Your child is practicing these learning goals:
- Children collect information through observation and manipulation
- Children engage in exploring the natural world by manipulating objects, asking questions, making predictions, and developing generalizations
Learning goals are connected to Washington State's Early Learning and Development Benchmarks that link early learning with grade school goals.
Through its innovative and dynamic partnerships, Child Care and Family Services (CCFS) provides referrals, education and support to families, caregivers and child care professionals living in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania and Klickitat counties. We invite you to learn more about how each of our programs can support you in your important role in a child’s life.
Community News Newsletter
Summer 2010 Newsletter
Inside:
- Children with Challenging Behavior:
How You and Your Child Care Provider Can Help Your Child
- Assessments in Child Care programs — Using the Environment Rating Scales to Improve Quality
- Phone Numbers
Prior Edition:
Spring 2010 Newsletter - Parents and Providers Work Together
Spring 2010 Insert - Marketing Your Business in Tough Economic Times
Kindergarten Readiness Brochure
View our locally developed kindergarten readiness brochure based on the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks
- How will I know my child is ready for kindergarten? (English)
- Как я узнаю, готов ли мой ребенок к обучению в подготовительном классе (Киндергартене)? (Russian)
- ¿Como sabré si mi estudiante esta listo para entrar a Kindergarten? (Spanish)
Find Child Care
We help you find the best child care to meet your child's needs. Our phone representatives provide one-on-one, free customized referrals to licensed caregivers that meet your specific criteria. Whether looking for a preschool in a child care center, a licensed family child care provider, or after-school care, we narrow the search to save valuable time.
This referral service is funded for 25 hours per week. Calls and emails are returned within 24 business hours. Our hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 2 PM
Clark County: 360-750-9735
Cowlitz County: 360-636-9735
Toll Free: 1-800-282-0874
Online Child Care Search
Address:
Child Care and Family Services
ESD 112
2500 NE 65th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98661
This is a referral service only and we do not license, endorse or recommend any particular provider. Only you can determine whether the quality of care is appropriate for your child.