Saturday, June 28, 2025

Every Family Deserves Access to Quality Child Care


High-quality child care shouldn’t be a privilege—it should be a promise. At SFCS, we’re committed to making that promise a reality for all Solano County families. From raising awareness about available resources to forming partnerships that increase access, our work is grounded in service, collaboration, and respect.

We understand that helping a child means supporting the whole family. That’s why we focus on education, connection, and integrity in every aspect of what we do. Together, we can create a stronger future—one child, one family, and one community at a time.

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Building Stronger Communities Through Child Care Connections


At SFCS, we believe that strong families are the heart of a thriving community. That’s why we work every day to connect families with high-quality child care and supportive services across Solano County. These connections aren’t just about finding a provider—they’re about creating the conditions for children to grow, learn, and succeed.

By educating families, collaborating with partners, and staying rooted in accountability and integrity, we’re building more than a network—we’re building trust. Because when families are supported, children thrive. And when children thrive, communities flourish.

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950


Sunday, June 22, 2025

Elmo’s Daddy Demonstrates: Teaching Our Own Brains | Emotional Well-Being


Compassionate self-talk can turn difficult moments around. 

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Happy Father's Day


Happy Father's Day

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Friday, June 13, 2025

Big Bird’s Comfort Container | Emotional Well-Being


Big Bird’s Granny helps Big Bird soothe himself with his comfort container.  

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

NOURISHING INFANTS IN CHILDCARE: CREATIVE & COMPLIANT MEALS


Providers can ensure healthy development in the CACFP infant meal pattern while introducing little ones to a world of flavors and textures.

🍼 CACFP Infant Meal Pattern Over view

Infants 0–5 Months

  • 4–6 fl oz breast milk or iron-for tified formula at all meals/snacks
  • No solids yet—nutrition comes fully from milk/formula
  • Infants 6–11 Months
  • Meals must include:
  • 6–8 fl oz breast milk or formula
  • 0–4 tbsp cereal, meat, yogur t, cheese, or beans
  • 0–2 tbsp fruit and/or vegetables
  • Snacks include similar por tions with optional grains or produce.
  • Introduce solids gradually based on developmental readiness and family input.

🥄 Creative & Compliant Menu Ideas

🍓 Rotate Seasonal Foods

Add variety and reduce costs with seasonal produce:

  • Spring: Peas, strawberries
  • Summer: Peaches, zucchini
  • Fall: Sweet potato, pumpkin
  • Winter: Butternut squash, pears

🌍 Include Cultural Flavors

Introduce mild versions of global ingredients:

  • Latin: Mashed black beans, avocado
  • Asian: Soft tofu, rice
  • Indian: Lentils, soft naan
  • Mediterranean: Hummus, couscous

👶 Texture Progression by Age

  • 6–7 mo: Smooth purees
  • 8–9 mo: Mashed & soft finger foods
  • 10–11 mo: Small soft pieces

🍽 Sample CACFP-Friendly Recipes

Protein Ideas

  • Egg & Veggie Scramble: Soft egg, spinach, cheese (8–11 mo)
  • Bean & Cheese Mash: Pinto beans + cottage cheese (6–11 mo)

Fruit/Veggie Combos

  • Sweet Potato Apple Blend: Mashed sweet potato + applesauce
  • Pea & Pear Puree: Mashed peas + pear

Grain Options

  • Banana Oatmeal: Cooked oatmeal + mashed banana
  • Yogurt Cereal Blend: Whole milk yogur t + cereal + berries

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Bola-Bola


Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground pork
  • 1/2 cup carrots, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 egg

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350° F.

2.In a medium bowl, add all ingredients together and mix

together well.

3.Scoop 1 tablespoon of mixture and place on non-stick

baking sheet. Repeat until you have 28 bola bolas.

4.Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°

F. Serve 2 warm bola bolas to each participant.

5.One serving provides 1/2 oz meat.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 2 bola bola

Servings: 14

Get Recipe HERE

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Sesame Street: Elmo's World ABCs (Arts & Crafts, Birthdays, & Counting)


Let's learn what starts with the letters ABC on Elmo's World! 

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950

Sunday, June 1, 2025

CRAFT CORNER: FATHER’S DAY


Supplies
  • cardstock paper
  • washable paint
  • masking tape

Instructions
1.Use the FREE DAD template, or draw your own letters (D-A-D) on any paper.

2.Cut out the letters and tape them onto your background paper using masking tape.

3.You can use black, white, or any color paper you like — just make sure the paint colors will show up!

4.Optional: Instead of using the letter "A" , you can trace the child's hand, cut it out, and tape it in the middle between the D’s.

5.Have the kids dip their fingers in paint and make fingerprints all over the paper, especially around the edges of the letters or handprint.

6.Encourage them to outline the shapes carefully with fingerprints so the word “DAD” stands out.

7.Once finished, Carefully remove the letters or handprint cut-out from the paper.

8.Enjoy the colorful, fingerprint-outlined “DAD” masterpiece!

CLICK HERE for Template

LOCATION
421 Executive Court North
Fairfield, CA 94534-4019
(707) 863-3950