Trustline Background Checks - State-operated agency conducts background checks on poten- tial child-care providers. (800) 822-8490. www.
trustline.org
• Long Beach Day Nursery 3965 Bellflower Blvd. 1548 Chestnut Ave.
(562) 421-1488 (562) 591-0509
www.lbdn.org Long Beach Day Nursery is dedicated to providing the finest programs and services for young chil- dren. Since 1912, LBDN has offered the highest quality early care and education with the most affordable rates possible, thanks to the support of many individuals and foundations in the com- munity. The Nursery’s nationally accredited pro- gram combines elements of a well-trained staff, optimum teacher/child ratios, nutritious meals, parent education and spacious facilities to en- rich the lives of the children enrolled and their families. See ad on page 54.
Sitter Training Training for boys and girls (10+) is available through the following community and city agencies. Most classes offer instruction in basic first aid, child behavior and hazard awareness; some may offer CPR and first aid.
American Red Cross - Greater Long Beach, (562) 595-6341; Whittier, (562) 945-3944; and Orange County, (714) 481-5300.
www.oc-redcross.org,
www.redcross.org.
3rd St., San Pedro; and 909 W. “D” St., Wilmington. All programs offer free and reduced cost to eligible families. See ad on page 18.
Hourly Baby Sitting The following websites provide a search for sitters in your area:
www.sittercity.com and
www.care.com.
Information and Referrals The following organizations offer information about, and referrals to, various child-care programs (in- fants+) and providers.
Child Care Connection - Resource line for parents to locate child care in their area. (800) 543-7793.
www.ccfc.ca.gov
Family Child Care Association - Free referrals to li- censed family child care in the provider’s home (in- fants - school-age). Greater Long Beach/Lakewood. (562) 804-7474.
www.lblakewoodchildcare.org
Long Beach Childcare Network - Their mission is to share child-care experiences and education through training sessions and promoting com- munity resources to families. (562) 428-0079.
www.lbccn.org
Orange County Child Care Association - A free re- ferral service for parents seeking licensed in-home child care. Includes referrals to care providers for children with special needs. (714) 893-0390. www.
orangecountychildcareassociation.org
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• Anaheim Community Services Department - One- day workshops offered year round. Participants re- ceive a training binder with information about child care issues and creative ways to market your baby- sitting business. $49, plus $40 material fee. (714) 765-5191.
www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect
Recreation Departments - Buena Park, (714) 236- 3860; Fullerton, (714) 738-6575; and Irvine, (949) 724-6600.
Safe Sitter offers a standard baby-sitting course at numerous local sites, including CHOC in Orange, (714) 532-8887. Additional locations at www.
safesitter.org.
clothing
Children’s new and gently-used clothing and accessories that include books, toys and fur- niture.
• Belmont Kidz Children’s Consignment Boutique 2734 E. Broadway, Long Beach (562) 433-9151
www.belmontkidz.com The premier source for upscale, gently-used children’s items is under new management! Bel- mont Kidz offers new and resale clothing, shoes,
books, toys and baby equipment for infants, tod- dlers, girls and boys. By hand-selecting their en- tire inventory, choosing only the best products from parents and local designers, they provide families with high-quality, premium-brand chil- dren’s items at an affordable price. And, because they’re “recycling” gently-used products, they’re also helping the environment. For a consignment appointment, please call ahead. See ad on page 21.
• Inch by Inch
3585-A Los Coyotes Diagonal, Long Beach (562) 425-KIDS, (562) 425-5437 Resale boutique that offers gently used, new and custom items. They offer clothing (sizes preemie - kids’ size 8), shoes, indoor/outdoor toys, baby gear, furniture, books, puzzles, diaper cakes for baby showers, tutus, hair bows and much more. Call for details on selling your items for cash. Buy, sell and save. As your children grow “inch by inch,” they are here to serve you. Mom owned. Go green and save green! Email: inchbyinchkidsresale@yahoo. com. Also see “Toys.” See ad on this page.
• Kidz Head 2 Toe 5467 E Carson St., Long Beach (562) 627-5438
www.kidzhead2toe.com Shop, sell, swap and save at Kidz Head 2 Toe - a children’s resale boutique in Long Beach. They specialize in gently used name brand clothing for boys and girls, infant through size 8. They also have a large selection of baby gear, transports, toys, books and handmade accessories. Their in-store classroom features a variety of classes, from ages 6 months, such as handwriting, sign language, music and many more. See ad on page 65.
Operation School Bell (818) 846-3777
www.operationschoolbell.com Assistance League branches can help in-need children (K-12) get school uniforms or school clothes through the league’s national philan- thropic project.
• Urban Kids Consignment (714) 805-8526
www.urbankidsconsignment.com Three-day events are held quarterly which fea- ture tons of baby, children and maternity clothes, room decor, toys, furnishings, shoes, books, out- door equipment and more. They join with local families that would like to sell their children’s high-quality items at unbelievable discounts. All of their items are in like-new condition, yet sell for a fraction of their retail value. They provide a highly organized sale and ensure that every item for sale is of high quality. They also feature wom- en’s name-brand clothing, shoes and accesso- ries. Next event: November 11-13. For location, visit at
www.urbankidsconsignment.com.
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