The Toma Foundation

The Toma Foundation Welcome to The Toma Foundation!

Empowering family childcare educators through professional development workshops & learning materials to enrich academic programs, support services, & essentials for families to improve their quality of life & well-being Zoila Carolina Toma, founder and president of The Toma Foundation, is a passionate early childhood educator, advocate, and community leader with over 14 years of experience in chi

ldcare and education. Her journey began as a family childcare provider in Lakewood, California, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges educators and families face in accessing resources, fair support, and quality training. Motivated by these experiences, she expanded her role beyond the classroom to become an advocate for family childcare educators and the families they serve. Carolina has served on multiple advisory boards, collaborated with local and statewide organizations, and facilitated trainings that empower educators to strengthen their programs and communities. Her personal and professional experiences fuel her mission: to bridge the gap between families, educators, and essential resources. Through advocacy, education, and community-driven projects, she continues to create opportunities where children, families, and childcare providers can thrive.

Family child care is one of the foundations of early education. For generations, family child care educators have suppor...
05/13/2026

Family child care is one of the foundations of early education. For generations, family child care educators have supported working families, preserved home languages and cultures, strengthened communities, and helped keep the economy moving during important moments in history.

This flyer was part of the materials shared with families and educators at The Care Village Fair to highlight the family child care industry and the vital role educators play in our communities.

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El cuidado infantil familiar es una de las bases de la educación temprana. Durante generaciones, los educadores de cuidado infantil familiar han apoyado a las familias trabajadoras, preservado los idiomas y las culturas del hogar, fortalecido las comunidades y ayudado a mantener la economía en movimiento en momentos clave de la historia.

El cuidado infantil familiar es una de las bases de la educación temprana. Durante generaciones, los educadores de cuidado infantil familiar han apoyado a las familias trabajadoras, preservado los idiomas y las culturas del hogar, fortalecido las comunidades y ayudado a mantener la economía en marcha en momentos clave de la historia.

05/11/2026
Happy Mother's Day
05/11/2026

Happy Mother's Day

05/11/2026

Parents spoke. Providers connected. Community showed up.

In this video, hear from one of the parents who attended the Care Village Fair and why events like this matter for families searching for trusted child care and community support.

The response to the Care Village Fair in Long Beach was incredible… so now we want to ask:

What city should the Care Village Fair come to next?

Providers — where would you like to see the next fair?
Parents — what communities need more events like this?

Los Angeles… are you ready?

More highlights and interviews coming soon.

Ruiz Family Day Care

05/11/2026

Look behind the scenes at the setup for the Care Village Fair in Long Beach.

This event brought together families, licensed family child care educators, community organizations, and advocates to help strengthen public understanding of family child care and the important role providers play in early learning.

Family child care providers from Long Beach and surrounding communities participated as industry ambassadors, helping families learn more about the value, flexibility, and impact of home-based early education.

From children’s activity areas and educational booths to community resources and meaningful conversations, the Care Village Fair was about connection, advocacy, and community.

More videos and highlights from the event coming soon.

A beautiful day bringing together family child care educators, families, children, R&Rs, and community organizations to ...
05/11/2026

A beautiful day bringing together family child care educators, families, children, R&Rs, and community organizations to celebrate, support, and strengthen early childhood education in our community.

The Care Village Fair: Discover Family Child Care in Our Community — because it truly takes a village. 💛

Ruiz Family Day Care # Fun Minds, Inc. DBA: Castle in the Sky Daycare

05/10/2026

Aubry Academy booth setup in progress for The Care Village Fair

Getting ready for a beautiful community day celebrating family child care, early education, and connection.

Ruiz Family Day Care Fun Minds, Inc. DBA: Castle in the Sky Daycare

💛 FREE Community Event for All Families 💛THE CARE VILLAGE FAIR: Discover Family Child Care in Our CommunityJoin us for a...
05/01/2026

💛 FREE Community Event for All Families 💛
THE CARE VILLAGE FAIR: Discover Family Child Care in Our Community
Join us for a fun, informative, and family-friendly event designed to connect families with local child care educators and community resources.

✨ What You’ll Experience:
• Meet local family child care educators
• Fun activities for children
• Raffles and exciting giveaways
• Explore early learning options
• Connect with family resources
• Learn about child care support
• Discover free and low-cost child care options
• Enjoy delicious food vendors
• A welcoming, family-friendly community environment
•Surrounding cities are welcome!

May 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍MacArthur Park, Long Beach
1321 E Anaheim St

Come be part of a movement that is bringing visibility, education, and connection to family child care in our community.

💛 Evento Comunitario GRATUITO para Todas las Familias 💛THE CARE VILLAGE FAIR: Descubre el Cuidado Infantil Familiar en N...
05/01/2026

💛 Evento Comunitario GRATUITO para Todas las Familias 💛
THE CARE VILLAGE FAIR: Descubre el Cuidado Infantil Familiar en Nuestra Comunidad
Únase a nosotros para un evento familiar, informativo y lleno de diversión, diseñado para conectar a las familias con educadores de cuidado infantil y recursos comunitarios.
✨ Lo que encontrarás:
• Conozca educadores locales de cuidado infantil familiar
• Actividades divertidas para los niños
• Rifas y emocionantes premios
• Explore opciones de aprendizaje temprano
• Conéctese con recursos para familias
• Infórmese sobre el apoyo en cuidado infantil
• Descubra opciones de cuidado infantil gratuitas y de bajo costo
• Disfrute de deliciosos puestos de comida
• Un ambiente comunitario, acogedor y familiar
• ¡Las ciudades cercanas son bienvenidas!

Sea parte de un movimiento que está dando visibilidad, educación y conexión al cuidado infantil familiar en nuestra comunidad.

May 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍MacArthur Park, Long Beach
1321 E Anaheim St

Sea parte de un movimiento que está dando visibilidad, educación y conexión al cuidado infantil familiar en nuestra comunidad.
Come be part of a movement that is bringing visibility, education, and connection to family child care in our community.

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