Classes
CPR/First Aid
Look in your local parks & recreation catalog for CPR/First Aid classes, or see the website for the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross.

ECE Classes
To see a listing of ECE classes at your local community college, click one of the following links for the campus closest to you:

• American River College (North Highlands / Carmichael)

• Cosumnes River College (Elk Grove / South Sacramento)

• Folsom Lake College (Folsom / Rancho Cordova)

• Sacramento City College (Downtown / Midtown)

• Sierra College (Roseville / Rocklin / Granite Bay)

Organizations
There are a few networking organizations for providers in Sacramento.

SOLUTIONS is a provider support group based in Elk Grove. Providers meet other providers and become part of a network of providers working together. We have round table discussions, workshops, trainings, and get-togethers. We're a fun bunch of providers. Veteran providers to brand new providers are welcome to join.

FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, INC. is Sacramento's leading child care association for family child care providers. We meet once a month on the 1st or 2nd Monday of the month at the Child Action office. Please call us at (916) 504-9859, visit our web site www.fccpinc.org or email us at fccpinc@yahoo.com for further details. As a member you will benefit from: Monthly newsletters, other providers to network with, and support of your association.

Record Keeping

The following link is for a popular child care provider workbook that helps you keep track of expenditures, income, date and more. www.redleafpress.org

Links to Other Organizations
Beanstalk Food Program
Child Action

Great Cleaning Tips
Remember that you can can get your carpet cleaning fees deducted from your taxes if you have a licensed in-home child care (consult your accountant for more info).
Get stains from crayons, pens, markers and more out of your carpet or furniture. Visit the Crayola website at www.crayola.com/canwehelp/staintips/stain.cfm