The ABC’s of School Readiness
At the start of a new school year, it’s natural for parents to feel anxious about sending their child off to kindergarten. You want to make sure that your preschooler is completely ready for their [...]
Quality Matters in Child Care Program, Here’s How Our Coaches Help!
It is true to say that quality matters in child care programs. At BANANAS, we’re committed to providing early childhood educators with the tools and resources to help them build, and sustain, successful child care [...]
Announcing Our New Logo!
We’ve got exciting news to share. BANANAS has a new logo! As we continue to grow and serve more families and child care providers, we want our brand to best reflect what we believe in and [...]
This Father’s Day, Give in Honor of Your Dad
This Father’s Day, honor your father by participating in All for You Dad, a campaign to help our families. From June 11-18, 2018, All for You Dad asks mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, [...]
Thank You for Making UnPeeled a Success
BANANAS UnPeeled Children’s Carnival held on April 14, 2018 at Urban Adamah was a one-of-a-kind family event. Yes, it was a huge success! We owe it to no one else but our community that [...]
Raise a Reader with ‘The Berkeley Baby Book Project’
What could the amazing City of Berkeley have in common with the vibrant music legend Dolly Parton? They both love giving books to young children. And so does BANANAS! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has teamed [...]
New Law for Child Care Providers — Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
Parents have many fears when it comes to their children. But the worst nightmare a parent can have is finding out that his or her child is being abused while in the care of someone [...]
Become a Member of The California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry!
What is CA ECE Workforce Registry? The California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry is an efficient, web-based system designed to verify and securely store and track the employment, training, and education accomplishments of early childhood care [...]
BANANAS Mourns the Loss of Meg Zweiback, Parent Educator
What an anxious or curious parent needs to hear is an assuring and informative response to their questions and concerns. That is exactly what Meg did for thousands of parents at BANANAS, and for decades. [...]
Teach Your Kids to Eat Healthy
By Guest Blogger JenAndKids Parents know just how difficult it can be to feed a child, especially if he or she is a picky eater. Kids with a sweet tooth can be particularly hard to [...]