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Buyer Checklist Questions to Ask Before Buying a Child Care Center
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Buyer Checklist Questions to Ask Before Buying a Child Care Center

Before buying a child care center, ask to review licensing and inspection records, accreditation status, capacity and enrollment trends, financial statements (profit & loss, balance sheet, tax retu... Read more
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Head Lice: Prevention and Treatment. All Ages. Safety.
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Head Lice: Prevention and Treatment. All Ages. Safety.

Head lice prevention and treatment are essential for individuals of all ages, as these parasites can spread easily among people in close contact. It is crucial to practice good hygiene habits, such... Read more
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Behavioral Milestones in 2-5 year olds
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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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Texas Child Care Regulations
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Texas Child Care Regulations

This simple Texas child care guide explains what minimum standards are, which Texas Administrative Code chapter applies to each type of child care operation, and how to use the Search Texas Child C... Read more
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Babysitting Safety Tips
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Babysitting Safety Tips

This one-page babysitting safety handout gives quick reminders about bathtub safety, hot liquids, baby bottles, CPR, cleaning supplies, stove safety, fire escape plans, and keeping lighters away fr... Read more
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Babysitting Safety Guide for Families and Caregivers
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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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Baby Safety Checklist
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Baby Safety Checklist

A baby safety checklist helps parents and caregivers identify and address common hazards at home and on the go, such as safe sleep practices, choking hazards, and fall risks. Regularly update and u... Read more
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Maryland Child Care Credential Requirements
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Maryland Child Care Credential Requirements

This brochure gives a quick but helpful overview of Maryland Child Care Credential requirements, including the six Core of Knowledge training areas, staff credential levels, and administrator crede... Read more
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Maryland Child Care Credential Levels
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Maryland Child Care Credential Levels

A break down of Maryland Child Care Credential staff and administrator levels in a simple, step-by-step format. It explains what is needed at each level, including Core of Knowledge training hours,... Read more
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Family Engagement and Cultural Perspectives
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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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Infant Meal Guidelines for Child Care Providers
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Infant Meal Guidelines for Child Care Providers

This quick-reference resource explains CACFP infant meal patterns for birth through 11 months. It helps providers understand what to serve at meals and snacks and when infants may be developmentall... Read more
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Understanding Grain Crediting in CACFP
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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. #CACF... Read more
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Understanding Child Growth and Development
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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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Equal Access to Child Care Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Equal Access to Child Care Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Learn how child care programs can support inclusion and equal access for children with disabilities. This ADA resource explains individualized assessment, reasonable modifications, accessible commu... Read more
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Teaching Your Child About Feelings
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Teaching Your Child About Feelings

Help children recognize, name, and safely express their emotions with this social-emotional learning resource. It offers simple strategies for talking about feelings during daily routines, modeling... Read more
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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines for Young Children
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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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Texas Staff Training Record for Child Care Programs
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Texas Staff Training Record for Child Care Programs

Track annual training hours and required topics with this official Texas staff training record form. This resource outlines required annual training hours by provider role and includes sections for... Read more
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Oral Health Activity Book for Children
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Oral Health Activity Book for Children

Teach young children healthy dental habits with this fun printable oral health activity book from the CDC. Designed for ages 3–8, this resource includes coloring pages, mazes, search-and-find act... Read more
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Protect Your Back: Safety Tips for Early Childhood Educators
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Protect Your Back: Safety Tips for Early Childhood Educators

Help reduce the risk of injury while caring for young children with this easy-to-follow safety infographic. This printable resource shares practical reminders about back support, lifting safely, av... Read more
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New York Child Care Comprehensive Background Check
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New York Child Care Comprehensive Background Check

Get organized for the New York child care background check process with this official packet from the Office of Children and Family Services. It includes the required forms and clearance list, fing... Read more
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Injury-Accident Report for Child Day Centers
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Injury-Accident Report for Child Day Centers

Track and document child injuries with this official injury-accident report form for child day centers. This resource includes sections for injury details, body part affected, treatment provided, p... Read more
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Texas Child Care Home Provider Types
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Texas Child Care Home Provider Types

Compare the three main Texas child care home provider types with this official overview from Texas Health and Human Services. This resource explains the differences between licensed child care home... Read more
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Cold Weather Safety
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Cold Weather Safety

Help keep children safe, healthy, and warm with this cold weather safety resource for families and early childhood settings. It includes tips for dressing in layers, watching for frostbite, staying... Read more
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Summer Safety Tips
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Summer Safety Tips

Support safe outdoor play during the summer with this practical early childhood resource. It includes guidance on weather conditions, sun protection, hydration, water safety, playground safety, and... Read more
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