Section 8201 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.
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. The purpose of this chapter is as follows:
(a) To provide a comprehensive, coordinated, and cost-effective
system of child care and development services for children from
infancy to 13 years of age and their parents, including a full range
of supervision, health, and support services through full- and
part-time programs.
(b) To encourage community-level coordination in support of child
care and development services.
(c) To provide an environment that is healthy and nurturing for
all children in child care and development programs.
(d) To provide the opportunity for positive parenting to take
place through understanding of human growth and development.
(e) To reduce strain between parent and child in order to prevent
abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
(f) To enhance the cognitive development of children, with
particular emphasis upon those children who require special
assistance, including bilingual capabilities to attain their full
potential.
(g) To establish a framework for the expansion of child care and
development services.
(h) To empower and encourage parents and families of children who
require child care services to take responsibility to review the
safety of the child care program or facility and to evaluate the
ability of the program or facility to meet the needs of the child.