Month of the Young Child Events
San José Children's Faire | Outstanding Contributor to Child Care Awards | Children's Art Displays
San José Children's Faire
 The San José Children's Faire hosted by the San José Public Library marked its 20th consecutive celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2008 with over 60 booths and special attractions. Booths were staffed by
local non-profits, community organizations, local government services, and
business which provide services for families with young children. Nearly
6,000 families attended this year's Faire. Children enjoyed hands-on
projects and games while their parents and caregivers received information
on programs and services. This year's theme "Growing Up Green: Healthy
Children, Healthy Families, Healthy Community" was reflected in activities
that used recycled materials to create original artwork and crafts.
We would like to thank this year's sponsors:
- Emerald Level
San José Mercury News
San José Public Library
- Shamrock Level
SanDisk - sponsor of the Child Health and Safety Pavilion
- Forest Green Level
Child Abuse Council of Santa Clara County
Center for Employment Training
- Green Level
E3 Institute
First 5 Santa Clara County
Kidango
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Sprig Electric
- Other Sponsors
Childhood Matters
Children's Discovery Museum
Lakeshore Learning Materials
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
San José Public Library Foundation
A special thank you to Infant Room of Kiddie Academy for the artwork on which this year's poster was based.
If you would like information about the 2009 Children's Faire, please contact: Early Care and Education at (408) 808-2617.
Outstanding Contributor to Child Care Awards
The Outstanding Contributor to Child Care Awards is an annual event that provides an opportunity to show our appreciation to individuals and/or organizations that have made exceptional contributions to the needs of young children and their families particularly within quality, licensed child care.
This year's Award recipients were officially recognized at a casual reception and in the San José City Hall Council Chambers on April 22nd.
This year's awardees are:
- Gary Cava, Director of the Toddler Lab School at San Jose State University for his work not only with the Toddlers who attend the school but for his advocacy on behalf of recruiting men into the early childhood education field.
Outstanding Contributor to Family Child Care Award is presented to an Outstanding Family Child Care provider for services to children and their families.
- St. Elizabeth's Day Home on its 100th annivesary of providing child development services for San José children.
Outstanding Contributor to Child Care Center Award is presented to an Outstanding Child Care Center provider for services to children and their families.
- The Inclusion Collaborative of Santa Clara County received this year's George R. Howard Memorial Award for exceptional contributions and/or volunteerism for providing training, technical assistance and outreach to increase childcare access for young children wiht special needs.
The George R. Howard Memorial Award is presented to an individual or organization for exceptional contributions and/or volunteerism with a program, project, or special event dedicated to serving young children.
Children's Art Displays
Throughout the month of April, Month of the Young Child (MOYC) focuses on the responsibilities we all have in the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of children.
Displaying children's art provides insight into the imagination and development of young children.
These Children's Art Displays are a means of helping the public understand the value of childhood creativity.
Art display locations to be announced later.
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