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Local Emergency Contact Form
This printable form helps child care programs keep essential emergency contact information organized in one place. Use it to document key local contacts (like emergency services, program contacts, ... Read more
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California Title 5 vs. Title 22: Quick Comparison Chart
This easy-to-read comparison chart explains the key differences between California Title 5 and Title 22—including which programs they apply to, who oversees them, and how requirements can vary. A... Read more
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Training Plan Template (Texas Rising Star Category 1)
The Training Plan Template for Texas Rising Star Category 1 is a structured document designed to help early childhood programs plan and document staff professional development to meet TRS Category ... Read more
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Texas Rising Star: Certification Guidelines + Free Training Info
Official Texas Rising Star guidelines that include helpful notes on professional development supports, including references to free online PD through CLI Engage for Texas Rising Star programs.
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TECPDS Start Guide: Find Trainings & Track Certificates
The TECPDS Start Guide shows users how to find and register for relevant professional learning opportunities within the TECPDS system. It explains how to upload, claim, and organize certificates so... 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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Cómo Iniciar un Negocio de Cuidado Infantil
Para iniciar un negocio de cuidado infantil, investiga la demanda local, define tu modelo (guardería, atención en casa, horario extendido) y elabora un plan de negocio con presupuesto y tarifas c... 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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Maryland Child Care Center – Staff Requirements
This quick-reference chart breaks down Maryland child care center staffing requirements in an easy-to-scan format. It’s especially helpful for directors and hiring teams because it summarizes com... Read more
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Managing Food Allergies In Schools
A practical guide that helps teachers and child care staff plan safer field trips for children with food allergies. It includes easy planning steps like checking the destination, communicating with... Read more
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A Morning Routine for a Preschool Teacher
Each morning, the preschool teacher arrives early to prepare the classroom, setting up engaging activities and ensuring that all materials are organized for the day ahead. After greeting the childr... Read more
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Cover Your Cough (Classroom Health Poster)
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
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Cleaning, Sanitizing & Disinfecting Schedule
A Cleaning, Sanitizing & Disinfecting Schedule clearly defines what surfaces and equipment need attention and the methods—cleaning to remove dirt, sanitizing to reduce microbes to safe levels, an... Read more
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Safe Sleep for Babies: A Simple Guide for Caregivers
A clear, supportive safe-sleep guide for families and caregivers that explains how to reduce sleep-related risks and create a safer sleep environment. Great as a trusted handout for infant rooms an... Read more
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Create Your Classroom Schedule: Staff Planning Tool
A helpful reflection and planning worksheet for educators to map out their daily schedule, strengthen routines, and improve transitions. Great for new teachers, coaching, training, or refreshing cl... Read more
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Schedules & Routines at Home: Tips for Families
Consistent schedules and routines at home give children predictability and security, reduce daily conflicts, and support better sleep, eating, and behavior. A family-friendly handout that explains ... Read more
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Schedules & Routines: Quick Tips for Teachers
A simple, classroom-friendly guide to building predictable schedules and smooth routines that support behavior, learning, and transitions. Great for improving daily flow, reducing challenging behav... Read more
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Starting Solid Foods in Child Care: Tips for ECE Providers
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
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Talk, Read & Sing: Infant & Toddler Tips
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
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Talk, Read & Sing: Preschool Teacher Tips
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
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Wash Your Hands Poster
A "Wash Your Hands" poster promotes good hygiene and helps reduce the spread of germs by reminding people to wash regularly. Clear graphics and step-by-step guidance such as washing for at least 20... Read more
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Washington’s Birthday Activities
Washington’s Birthday Activities (All Ages) is a classroom-friendly resource that helps children explore leadership, fairness, helping others, and community responsibility through simple crafts, ... Read more
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activities
Classroom-friendly collection of meaningful ways to honor Dr. King through kindness, fairness, inclusion, and service. With three age-appropriate activities each for infants, toddlers, preschoolers... Read more
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