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Victory for Families:
Palo Alto Passes Childcare Resolution!
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“On October 22, the Palo Alto City Council voted to pass our childcare resolution, marking another milestone in our movement to build the future. This decision makes a powerful statement on the importance of accessible childcare in our community and moves us another step closer to achieving accessible, quality care for every child in Santa Clara County.
“At Build the Future, we're dedicated to advocating for accessible childcare in every city throughout Santa Clara County. Childcare isn’t just an issue for families; it's essential for the health of our whole community. It impacts our economy, boosts productivity, and plays a role in reducing poverty and enhancing safety. Thanks to your commitment and action, we've already achieved resolutions in 11 Santa Clara County cities including Gilroy, Mountain View, San Jose, Saratoga, and most recently, Los Altos Hills.
“Eleven of our county’s fifteen cities have stepped up to say it loud and clear: childcare is essential. This is our moment—we have the momentum, but now we need to make it impossible to ignore. To reach every corner of Santa Clara County, we’re calling on you to amplify this movement. Follow us on social media, share our stories, and spread the stats that show just how urgent this fight is. When each of us brings one more person into this cause, we’re that much closer to real change.”
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$50 for 50 Years on Giving Tuesday! | | |
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Giving Tuesday is coming
up on December 3rd and
PACCC is CELEBRATING
50 YEARS
of exceptional, accessible childhood education and care for ALL of Palo Alto’s families! Donate $50 or more this Giving Tuesday to celebrate our 50th Anniversary and help grow Palo Alto’s future through its most precious asset: the children.
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PACCC and Safe Kids Worldwide | | |
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PACCC recently became a happy new member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury. “Safe Kids Santa Clara/San Mateo is led by Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries. Safe Kids Santa Clara/San Mateo Coalition is one of 400 coalitions across the United States with partners in more than 30 countries. Check out A Parent’s Guide to Child Safety for more information. | |
PACCC Partners with Second Step! | | |
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PACCC preschools and school-age programs have been using Second Step in our programs for over one year now. Each program has a liaison who leads the activities with the children to support and promote social-emotional learning. The activities range from games such as a name memorization game with peers, to drawing out their emotions and having discussions about what those feelings mean. They are also starting to incorporate diversity into their planned activities and lessons, ensuring that all children feel welcomed when they enter any of our programs. Second Step has been a wonderful addition to our curriculum to help children as they learn emotional regulation and how to be mindful about the emotions of others, which can be a very complicated concept no matter your age! | |
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Palo Alto Little League
Spring Registration is now open!
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Take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing ending December 31, 2024. Team sports are a great way for children to develop both athletic and social-emotional skills. Local sports also play a critical role in bringing our community together! All levels are welcome, ages 4-16 (born between 9.1.08 and 8.31.21), and no experience is needed. PALL is a truly wonderful community of families, and a great way for you and your children to make friends.
Visit https://www.pabaseball.org/ for more information, or email questions to registration@pabaseball.org.
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Palo Alto Downtown
Housing Plan Community Survey
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Danny Koba
Danny Koba is a distinguished leader with over 27 years of experience in Youth Development. He has dedicated his adult life to serving the communities of the lower Bay Area peninsula. Growing up near Moffett Field, Danny formed lasting friendships with members of the military and developed a passion for local air shows. These childhood experiences inspired Danny to enlist in the Marine Corps Reserve, and he was deployed to Iraq in 2003 for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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From a young age, Danny knew he wanted to give back to his community, focusing his career on recreation and youth development. He began his journey with the City of Mountain View and later continued his career at the YMCA. Through his work at the Y, Danny directly supported the cities of East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, and Palo Alto.
During his tenure at the Palo Alto Family YMCA, Danny established a significant relationship with Palo Alto Community Child Care (PACCC). With PACCC's support, the Y was able to introduce teen programs at the Ventura Center. Recognizing a shared vision to serve all youth in Palo Alto, Danny enthusiastically joined the PACCC board in 2017 for his first term and was excited to rejoin the board in 2024.
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Happy Holidays from PACCC! | | |
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The holidays earned the nickname ‘holiDAZE for a reason – it’s a whirlwind of activity out there! We’re combining our November / December newsletter this month and want to wish you the very best holiday season! A quick reminder that we will be closed on November 28-29, December 24-25, December 31 and January 1, but we do hope to see you at one of the many PACCC festivities this month!
We hope you can join PACCC for Christmas in the Park this year! “This annual holiday tradition takes place in the heart of Downtown San José at the Plaza de Cesar Chavez. For over 44 years, this whimsical walk-thru event has brought people from all over the Bay Area together during the holidays.”
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PACCC Out in the Community | | |
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As a community leader in Palo Alto, and in keeping with our Strategic Plan and commitment to build and foster community, PACCC partners with families and regional agencies to provide and advocate for exceptional and accessible childhood care and education.
You will find PACCC engaged in the following advocacy efforts and events this month:
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Stanford Football Game with President Levin – November 16
CEN Board Boot Camp – November 16
Nonprofit Night at 3rdThursday – November 21
Christmas in the Park – Opens November 29
PACCC Staff Movie Screening of Moana 2 – December 8
Kiwanis Club 100th Anniversary Gala – December 11
Leadership Palo Alto Education Day – December 12
PA City Council – PAACECE Trust Fund Request for Professional Development of Local Early Education Educators – December 16
PAUSD New Board Member Transition – December 17
City Council’s Nonprofit Relationship Study Session – December 18
And holiday parties through the community!
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November 20, 2024
Family Thanksgiving Potluck Walter Hays Kids’ Club (WHKC)
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November 22, 2024
Stone Soup Potluck Ellen Thacher Children’s Center (ETCC)
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November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Lunch Palo Verde Kids’ Club (PVKC) and Ohlone Kids’ Club (OKC)
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December 6, 2024
Family Holiday Potluck Downtown Children’s Center (DCC)
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December 11, 2024
Rock your Favorite Color Day College Terrace Children’s Center (CTC)
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December 13, 2024
Hot Cocoa/Gingerbread House Holiday Party Ohlone Kids’ Club (OKC)
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December 18, 2024
Pajama Day College Terrace Children’s Center (CTC)
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December 31, 2024
“Soup Opera” (Book by Jim Gill) Day College Terrace Children’s Center (CTC)
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We can't wait to see you there! | |
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Happy Anniversary, PACCC Employees!
We couldn’t do it without you!
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Poulin J. (ADMIN):
Wed, Dec 18 -- 29 years
Rima Z. (SUB):
Mon, Dec 9 -- 25 years
Marty K. (BPCC):
Thu, Nov 14 -- 13 years
Rebecca W. (SUB):
Mon, Dec 02 -- 5 years
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Vivi T. (ECKC):
Sun, Dec 01 -- 4 years
Kathleen S. (HKC):
Fri, Nov 08 -- 3 years
Rosie G. (EKC):
Fri, Nov 15 -- 3 years
Jeanne D. (SUB):
Sun, Dec 01 -- 3 years
Sevlana A. (SUB):
Thu, Nov 14 -- 2 years
Kai C. (DKC):
Thu, Dec 19 -- 2 years
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Harmony M. (DKC):
Wed, Nov 06 -- 1 year
Juli W. (ETCC):
Wed, Nov 06 -- 1 year
Kristyn P. (SUB):
Wed, Dec 11 -- 1 year
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