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Open-a-Center Checklist What to Know Before Signing a Lease
Before signing a lease for your new center, confirm zoning and licensing rules, occupancy limits, an ...
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 sta ...
Texas Form 7263 Emergency Practices
This official Texas Health and Human Services form helps child care providers document emergency pra ...
CDA Exam Prep Guide
The CDA Exam Prep Guide offers clear, focused coverage of the core competencies and knowledge areas ...
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. ...
Tips to Cope with Crying Toddlers
Help families understand why toddlers cry and learn simple ways to respond with calm, support, and c ...
Playing in Weather from Rain to Rainbows
Discover playful ways to help young children explore weather through outdoor learning, sensory exper ...
Sample Child Care Emergency Action Plan
The Sample Child Care Emergency Action Plan is a practical resource for child care programs that wan ...
Local Emergency Contact Form
This printable form helps child care programs keep essential emergency contact information organized ...
How to Work in a Daycare With No Child Care Experience
If you have no childcare experience, emphasize transferable skills like patience, communication, rel ...
Understanding Risks of Not Vaccinating Your Child.
Not vaccinating children poses serious risks to their health and well-being. Without vaccines, your ...
Understanding Your Child's Social and Emotional Development from Birth to Age 5
From birth to age five, children rapidly develop social and emotional skills—forming secure attach ...
How to write your CDA portfolio
Want to know exactly how to write your CDA Portfolio? If you’re staring at the CDA Competency Stat ...
Fun Ways to Teach First Aid
Make first aid training fun and memorable with interactive, classroom-ready activities. Great for bu ...
Family Guide to NYS Early Childhood Services - Prenatal through Age 5
The Family Guide to NYS Early Childhood Services is a comprehensive resource for parents and caregiv ...
How To Start a Home Daycare
A step-by-step checklist to help you open and set up a home daycare (family child care) from licensi ...
How to Start a Daycare With No Money
Starting a daycare with “no money” usually means lowering upfront costs by using funding options ...
CDA Next Steps Tracker
Finished your CDA training or portfolio and not sure what comes next? This guide walks you through t ...
How to Get Your CDA for Free
Find ways to earn your CDA at low or no cost using state scholarships, workforce funding , Head Star ...
Common Daycare Scenarios: What to Say & Do
A practical guide to responding to common daycare behavior concerns with positive discipline. Includ ...
A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families
A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families is a comprehensive resource designed to help professio ...
Environmental Adaptations Checklist to Promote Child Participation
The Environmental Adaptations Checklist is a tool used to evaluate and promote child participation i ...
How to complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio
To complete your CDA Professional Development Portfolio, you need to first gather all the necessary ...
How To Clean Breast Pump
This guide will walk you through the best way to ensure the breast pump is properly cleaned to ensur ...
