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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, and any required permits or landlord approvals so the space can legally operate as your type of fac... Read more
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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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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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Understanding the Montessori Classroom
Curious about Montessori education? This short guide explains the key parts of a Montessori classroom, including the prepared environment, hands-on materials, mixed-age groups, uninterrupted learni... Read more
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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
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
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
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
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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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
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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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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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
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
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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Child Friendly Native Plants of Texas
Explore a child-friendly guide to native Texas plants for outdoor learning environments, schoolyard classrooms, and early childhood programs. This resource highlights plants approved for childcare ... 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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Ponga a Su Bebé a Dormir Sin peligro
El recurso Ponga a su bebé a dormir sin peligro comparte recomendaciones sencillas para ayudar a las familias y proveedores a crear hábitos de sueño seguros para los bebés. Este es una herramie... Read more
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Sample Child Care Emergency Action Plan
The Sample Child Care Emergency Action Plan is a practical resource for child care programs that want to strengthen emergency preparedness. This PDF helps providers plan for emergencies, organize r... 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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