CocoKids
Toni Robertson possesses extensive experience in early childhood education and child development, currently serving as a Quality Improvement Facilitator at Contra Costa Child Care Council since October 2013. Previous roles include Child Development Coordinator at Brighter Beginnings/Antioch First 5 Center and Mentor Teacher in the California Early Childhood Mentor Teacher Program. Toni has also worked as an Instructor at UC Davis Extension and held multiple positions at Brighter Beginnings, including Child Development Specialist and earlier as Owner/Director/Teacher at Let's Share A Day Early Care & Education Home, a licensed childcare facility. Notably, Toni co-authored a curriculum for the Center For Excellence in Child Care and has a background in technical writing and customer service. Education includes an Associate of Science in Child Development from Los Medanos College and an Associate of Arts in Industrial Electronics Technology from Diablo Valley College.
CocoKids
CocoKids is a nonprofit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our mission is to champion and advance quality child care and early education. Now in its 42nd year, Cocokids offers expertise and exemplary programs and services to children, families, early educators and communities. With offices in Richmond, Concord and Antioch, it is at the center of the child care delivery system so that parents can work and children are ready for success in school. CocoKids provides free or low cost programs designed to support and empower parents and child care providers so that children, families, businesses and communities benefit. Services include: •Free child care referrals, including infant/toddler care, preschools and after-school care •Parent education and resources to help families make the best child care choices •Financial assistance to low income working families to make quality child care services more accessible •Child health, nutrition and safety education •Training and development to help child care providers build their businesses and provide quality, age-appropriate care For more information, call (925) 676-5442 or go to CocoKids.org.