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Behavioral Milestones in 2-5 year olds
Between the ages of 2 and 5, children's behavioral milestones include developing greater independence and #self-confidence. At this age, children also begin to show improved #social_skills, such as... Read more
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Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers
A Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers provides essential information and practical tips to keep children safe, healthy, and emotionally supported while under temporary care. Using ... Read more
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Observation, Documentation, and Reflection
This guide explains how observation, documentation, and reflection help child care providers get to know infants and toddlers better, support learning, share progress with families, and make inform... Read more
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Observing and Recording Children’s Development
This resource explains why observation matters in early childhood and outlines different ways to record children’s growth, including anecdotal notes, running records, checklists, and portfolios. ... Read more
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Infant Sleep Position and SIDS Questions and Answers
This question-and-answer guide explains safe sleep practices that help reduce the risk of SIDS, including placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm sleep surface, and keeping soft items ... Read more
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Classroom Behavior Support Tips for Childcare Professionals
Strategies for responding to common classroom behaviors, along with helpful examples and positive ways to manage them. It is an easy tool to use, save, and share with staff, directors, and educator... Read more
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Speech and Language Developmental Milestones
This milestone guide helps caregivers and providers understand how speech and language typically develop from birth to age 5. It also explains when extra support may be needed and when to talk with... Read more
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Family Engagement and Cultural Perspectives
This resource shows how understanding family culture, language, values, and beliefs can strengthen relationships and family engagement. It helps early childhood professionals use a respectful, stre... Read more
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Creating Nurturing Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
This resource explains how thoughtful environments support infants’ and toddlers’ safety, relationships, learning, and individual needs. It helps child care providers create spaces that are hea... Read more
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Understanding Grain Crediting in CACFP
Need help understanding grain requirements in CACFP? This resource breaks down ounce equivalents, serving sizes, and which grain items count so providers can plan meals with more confidence.
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Understanding Child Growth and Development
Learn the basics of child growth and development, including how children grow across physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional areas. This resource helps early childhood professionals be... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines for Young Children
Support healthy sleep habits with this practical early childhood resource on safe sleep and bedtime routines. It explains how sleep supports children’s growth, learning, attention, and emotional ... Read more
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Playing in Weather from Rain to Rainbows
Discover playful ways to help young children explore weather through outdoor learning, sensory experiences, and hands-on science. This Head Start resource encourages children to investigate rain, w... Read more
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Safe and Unsafe Plants for Children
Use this helpful plant safety resource to learn about common non-poisonous and poisonous plants found in and around the home. This guide encourages adults to label plants, supervise children near u... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines
A helpful resource for families and child care providers who want to support healthy sleep habits for young children. This resource shares guidance on creating consistent sleep routines, promoting ... Read more
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Early Childhood Transitions: Supporting Children and Families
A useful resource for helping children and families navigate changes in early learning and care settings. This PDF offers guidance for supporting smoother transitions, strengthening family communic... Read more
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Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Early Childhood Professionals
A valuable resource for teachers and providers who want to build stronger connections with families. This PDF helps early childhood professionals better understand how to support family partnership... Read more
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Family Child Care Enrollment Packet Sample
A helpful resource for child care providers who need organized forms and information for enrolling children in care. This packet can support smoother communication with families, help collect impor... Read more
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CCDF Health and Safety Training Fact Sheet
The CCDF Health and Safety Training Fact Sheet gives child care providers a clear overview of important health and safety training topics. It is a useful resource for learning about training expect... Read more
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Health and Safety Training Resources for Child Care Providers
A helpful guide for understanding important training topics in early childhood education. This resource covers key areas like safe sleep, emergency preparedness, medication administration, infectio... Read more
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California Family Child Care Home License: Application & Instructions
A helpful application packet for anyone applying to open a Family Child Care Home in California. Includes step-by-step instructions and key information to complete the licensing paperwork accuratel... Read more
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Georgia In-Home Daycare: Family Child Care Learning Home Applicant Guide
The Georgia In-Home Daycare: Family Child Care Learning Home Applicant Guide is the official DECAL resource that explains how to apply to operate a licensed family child care learning home in Georg... Read more
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Resource Guide for Starting and Operating a Child Care Business
A practical startup guide for anyone opening a child care program. Covers planning basics, policies, staffing, budgeting, and key steps to move from idea to operating—helpful for both center-base... Read more
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Managing Food Allergies In Schools
A practical guide that helps teachers and child care staff plan safer field trips for children with food allergies. It includes easy planning steps like checking the destination, communicating with... Read more
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