CDA Newsletter Vol. 15 - Positive Change Spotlight!

Newsletter

Vol. 15

Positive Change Spotlight!

CDA Celebrates Charlene Tressler Day &

45 Years Creating Positive Change!

June 1st is officially commemorated by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors as a day to honor CDA’s founder, Charlene Tressler.

Passionate about the well-being of young children, Charlene was a spirited and devoted leader in the field of early childhood education on both the local and statewide level over 37 years. She inspired many people in the early childhood education field, but most importantly she gave CDA its vision to create positive change in our community.

This year, CDA will be celebrating 45 years supporting children and families. Join us in celebrating by replying to this email with your favorite memory of Charlene or CDA!

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We're Going Green with Blue Bins!

In our continued efforts to be a environmentally responsible organization, we invited The City of Chula Vista's Office of Sustainability to conduct a recycling audit at our Bonita office and Hilltop Preschool, where they were able to provide free recycling containers and signage.

CDA also received a free energy, waste and water consumption audit of our Kearny Mesa office and we're now a member of The City of San Diego Green Business Network!

CDA is proud to be part of the growing movement of local businesses that recognize that being green is an inherent part of San Diego life.

CDA Nutrition Program Visits Office of Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzales

CDA and the California Food Policy Advocates met with Lucero Chavez, Field Representative for Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, to discuss the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for children, families, and child care providers.

Many families in California, especially in high-cost counties like San Diego, struggle to provide nutritious meals to their children every day.

Assembly Bill 842, by Assemblymembers Limón and Eggman, was introduced this year in the state legislature to help increase access to healthy meals and provide adequate compensation to child care providers providing these meals.

Thank You CDA Preschool Teachers!

Earlier this month, CDA celebrated Teacher Appreciation week, a time to thank the teachers and mentors who have had a positive impact in our lives, both educationally and personally.

Every day, our CDA Preschool teachers play a pivotal role in our children’s lives, inspiring a lifelong love of learning while making a difference in their well-being and long-term success.

County Breaks Ground for First Bike Park

CDA Joins Sweetwater Bike Park Groundbreaking

Excitement filled the air on Thursday, May 6th when the County of San Diego broke ground in Bonita for the County’s first bike park. The park is expected to open later this year and will feature pump tracks, flow trails, a skills zone and a kids area.

As a Bonita-based organization, we are thrilled to support this project. Thank you Supervisor Cox and SD County Parks and Recreation for investing in our communities and building a park designed for children and adults of all ages.

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Together, we create positive change.

We believe in creating opportunities for low-income families to succeed. Every day, we provide families access to high-quality early education, affordable child care, and nutritious meals.