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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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Seller Readiness Checklist 10 Things to Know Before Selling Your Center
The Seller Readiness Checklist: 10 Things to Know Before Selling Your Center helps owners prepare their facility, finances, and operations to attract buyers and maximize value. It covers essential ... Read more
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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
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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My Silly Seuss's Hat!
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with this Silly Hat Parade printable! Children design their own silly hat using simple patterns like stripes, polka dots, and zigzags, then wear or display their cr... Read more
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Mixed-Age Group Activities
This resource guide explains the benefits of mixed-age group settings and gives practical examples of integrated learning throughout the day, including arrival, meals, transitions, story time, outd... Read more
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Mixed-Age Grouping Tips
This tip sheet explains the benefits and challenges of mixed-age grouping in early childhood settings and shares practical ideas for planning curriculum, creating positive social environments, and ... Read more
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Head Start Preschool Weekly Lesson Plan Template
This weekly preschool lesson plan template gives teachers a simple way to organize interest areas, question of the day, large group, read-aloud, small group, outdoor experiences, safety talk, vocab... Read more
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Head Start Lesson Plan Guidelines
This preschool lesson planning guide explains what teachers should include in weekly lesson plans, including large-group and small-group planning, developmental domains, sensory activities, individ... Read more
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Texas Form 7263 Emergency Practices
This official Texas Health and Human Services form helps child care providers document emergency practices, including fire drills, sheltering or severe weather drills, and lock-down drills. It also... 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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CDA Exam Prep Guide
The CDA Exam Prep Guide offers clear, focused coverage of the core competencies and knowledge areas tested on the CDA credential, breaking complex topics into manageable sections. It includes pract... Read more
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Free CDA Sample Exam Questions
This quick-access CDA resource links to official sample exam question sets for center-based infant and toddler, preschool, birth to five, and family child care pathways. It is a helpful starting po... Read more
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Babysitting Quick Guide
This printable child safety guide covers important reminders for children and babysitters, including stranger safety, phone and door safety, emergency contacts, staying alert, and following family ... Read more
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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
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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Relaxation Strategies for Children
This printable resource gives children simple, hands-on ways to relax when they feel worried, stressed, or overwhelmed. It includes belly breathing, squeeze-and-release, guided imagery, discussion ... Read more
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ADHD Fact Sheet
ADHD is more than having lots of energy. This easy-to-read fact sheet explains what ADHD is, common challenges children may face, and simple ways adults can help. It also reminds readers that ADHD ... 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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Sesame Street Mindfulness Practices
Sesame Street Mindfulness Practices introduce simple, age-appropriate breathing, sensory, and emotion-naming exercises to help young children recognize and regulate their feelings. Using familiar c... Read more
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Categories of Disability Under IDEA
Need a quick guide to disability categories in special education? This helpful PDF breaks down the 13 IDEA categories for children ages 3 through 21 and also explains developmental delay for younge... Read more
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Teacher Appreciation Week Activities for Children
Celebrate the amazing teachers in your classroom with these fun and meaningful Teacher Appreciation Week activities for children. This resource includes easy, hands-on ideas for infants through sch... Read more
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Cinco de Mayo Activities for Children
Bring color, music, movement, and creativity into your classroom with these fun Cinco de Mayo activities for children. This resource includes simple, age-appropriate ideas for all ages with easy di... Read more
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