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
A clear, kid-friendly poster that reminds children and adults how to cover coughs and sneezes to help stop germs from spreading. Perfect for posting near sinks, entrances, and centers during cold/f... Read more
A practical, easy-to-follow tip sheet for early educators introducing solid foods safely in child care settings. In early care and education settings, introduce solid foods when infants show develo... Read more
Talking with babies and toddlers is a brain building activity! Every time you talk to a baby and have a high-quality back-and-forth interaction, new connections in that baby’s brain are made. The... Read more
Talking, reading, and singing with young children every day helps build their language skills and supports early brain development. These simple shared activities also strengthen caregiver-child bo... Read more
The child care workforce requires clearly defined qualifications such as minimum education levels, background checks, CPR/first aid and early childhood credentials or state licensing to ensure care... Read more
Signs of #abuse and #neglect can vary depending on the ages of the individuals involved. In #children, some common signs may include unexplained bruises, withdrawal from normal activities, sudden c... Read more
Engaging in a #family walk or bike ride can be a suggested daily activity for individuals of all ages to promote #health. It allows family members to spend quality time together, while also improvi... Read more
The Universal Checklist and Cover Letter Form is a highly versatile and essential tool for #administrators, as it provides a comprehensive checklist for various #administrative tasks and a standard... Read more
Safe #sleep practices and #swaddling are essential for ensuring the #safety and well-being of #infants and #toddlers. It is recommended to place infants on their backs to sleep in a crib or bassine... Read more
The H3N2v variant influenza #flu guidelines provide comprehensive recommendations to individuals of all ages to prevent and control the spread of this strain of the flu. These guidelines focus on p... Read more
Illnesses and Reportable Diseases Guidelines serve as a crucial tool for #teachers, #administrators, #directors, and #family-child-care providers to monitor and control the spread of #infectious-di... Read more
From birth to age five, children rapidly develop social and emotional skills—forming secure attachments, expressing basic emotions, and beginning to regulate feelings with caregiver support. Resp... Read more
Maryland Window Covering Guidelines aim to ensure the #safety of individuals by implementing regulations and standards for window coverings. These guidelines are designed to prevent accidents and i... Read more
Assistive technology for infants and #toddlers refers to a variety of tools and devices designed to support their developmental and communication needs. These technologies can include communicatio... Read more
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated its recommendations for #safe_sleep practices for infants and toddlers to reduce the risk of sleep-related deaths. The updated guidelines includ... Read more
Supervising #children of #mixed-ages requires careful attention to ensure their #safety. It is important to provide appropriate supervision and guidance, considering the varying developmental needs... Read more
Printable observation and coaching form to help supervisors review the quality of staff anecdotal records. Includes a checklist for when/where/who/what details and objective, factual notes, plus sp... Read more
hands-on messy play ideas that build fine motor skills and early learning for infants and toddlers. Includes practical setup tips (defined play space, easy cleanup, tools/materials) and activity id... Read more
The Child Care Infant and Children Weekly Meal/Menu Planner Template provides a structured weekly layout to plan nutritious breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and bottle/breastfeeding schedules for infan... Read more
Printable CDC guidance chart that explains how Air Quality Index (AQI) levels affect outdoor activities. Helps child care and early learning programs decide when to continue, modify, or move activi... Read more
What strategies can be implemented to ensure #active-supervision and #safety in a #mixed-age setting? How can #administrators promote a culture of active supervision and safety among staff members ... Read more
A Guide to Safety Conversations with Families is a comprehensive resource designed to help professionals engage in effective discussions about #safety with families. It provides practical strategi... Read more
The Infant and Toddler Weekly Lesson Plan Template helps teachers plan engaging and age-appropriate activities for young children. With sections for #language-development, sensory exploration, an... Read more