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Looking for a gift? Interested in supporting Wu Yee?
Consider purchasing a gift box of 10 assorted note cards featuring artwork by Wu Yee’s children. Cards are $15 per box or $25 for two, plus postage and handling. To order, please call Christine Loong at 415/321-3208 or christine@wuyee.org |
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Wu Yee Releases Family Child Care Provider Study
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In April and May, 2009, Wu Yee Children's Services conducted a survey among 360 family child care providers in San Francisco. The agency found that, as the early childhood education field raises educational requirements for its workforce, many of these providers are unable to capitalize on professional development resources--particularly among non-English speaking providers--leading to a growing disparity in the field. The study of this this and other key findings and recommendations based on the survey is now available (please click on the link below): |
Leveling the Early Childhood Education Field: Identifying Strategies to Supporting Family Child Care Providers
Family Child Care Provider Study press release, 11/3/2009
For more information, please contact Wu Yee's Provider Services Department at (415)230-7537 or joanne@wuyee.org. The study will be available in Chinese in December, 2009. |
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 Butterfly Social 2009
Thanks to your support and participation, this year’s Butterfly Social, which was held on September 17 at Ana Mandara in San Francisco’s Ghirardelli Square, was a magical and memorable event. The evening featured fine Asian cuisine and a range of entertainment, including Lok Yuen Lion Dancers, tea tasting by Red Blossom Tea Company, wine tasting by Classic Wines of California, origami flower making, cooking demonstration, raffle drawing and silent auction. All proceeds from the event will support Wu Yee’s mission to create opportunities for children to be healthy, for families to thrive and for communities to be strong. Stay tuned for photos of the event. See you in 2010!
Click here to view addtional pictures from Butterfly Social 2009.
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Looking for Child Care?
In partnership with Early Head Start/Head Start and California Department of Education, Wu Yee's Child Development Department offers full day, full year care to eligible families throughout San Francisco. Our programs primarily serve children between ages 0-5 as well as pregnant mothers and the entire family. Childcare options include 6 center-based programs, homebased services, and placement with family child care providers.
Our Family Services Department assists families find child care information and referrals and connect to programs that help subsidize child care. In addition, Wu Yee partners with First 5 San Francisco on the Preschool for All program, whose goal is to provide universal access for all San Francisco families to free part-day preschool. |
Interested in Becoming a Child Care Provider?
Our Provider Services Department offers education and support to over 1400 providers of early childhood care and education annually. With professional development and start-up scholarships, ongoing trainings and workshops, and individualized technical assistance, our resources serve license-exempt, family child care, and center-based providers. Our services are available in English and Cantonese. |
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Gap in Early Childhood Development Services in California
(story courtesy of ExchangeEveryDay)
A study reported in the San Francisco Chronicle found that low-income and minority children are the least likely to be enrolled in good early development programs in California. Researchers for RAND California Preschool Study estimate that only 15 percent of California children who could benefit most are in high-quality programs that prepare them for success in K-12.
The researchers surveyed 2,000 California parents of 3- and 4-year-olds, interviewed more than 700 state providers, and observed 250 child care and preschool centers. They found that just under half of 3- and 4-year-olds in economically disadvantaged families are in preschool programs of any quality, compared to 70 percent of children whose families are better off. In all, an estimated 59 percent of preschool-age children in California are getting public or private early care and education.
The study also found that parental education played a role: 45 percent of children whose mothers didn't finish high school were enrolled in preschools. Meanwhile there was an 80 percent enrollment for children whose mothers have a graduate or professional degree. Access was also found to be an issue for black, Hispanic, and low-income parents, who reported the most difficulty finding the care they wanted.
San Francisco Chronicle article on the RAND findings, June 18, 2008
RAND California Preschool Study |
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