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Family Conversation: Growth and Wellbeing — Optional Family Note and Response Form

Build stronger family connections with this 11-page printable resource! Share classroom learning about growth and health, gather family preferences, and encourage respectful, age-appropriate conver... Read more

11 pages

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Whole-Child Factors Checklist for Supportive Classroom Routines

Create a healthier, more supportive classroom with this printable whole-child checklist! Explore nutrition, movement, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and daily routines to help educators plan positive ... Read more

9 pages

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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

2 pages

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CDA Home Visitor Steps

This comprehensive resource outlines the step-by-step process for obtaining a CDA Home Visitor Credential, which is designed for professionals providing in-home child development support to familie... Read more

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National Puzzle Day Activities

Celebrate National Puzzle Day with age-appropriate puzzle activities that build problem-solving, fine motor skills, persistence, and teamwork. This resource includes materials suggestions, easy age... Read more

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How to Start a Daycare With No Money

Starting a daycare with “no money” usually means lowering upfront costs by using funding options, donated resources, shared space, and phased purchasing. This guide walks you through realistic ... Read more

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Black History Month Activity for Kids

A quick, meaningful Black History activity: kids mix paint to explore and celebrate many beautiful skin tones, then make swatches or self-portraits building art skills, respect, and inclusion. #... Read more

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Presidents' Day

Presidents’ Day learning resource with developmentally appropriate activities that build citizenship, leadership, fairness, voting concepts, and social-emotional skills—plus easy family engagem... Read more

6 pages

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Building Healthy and Safe Sleep Routines

A helpful resource for families and child care providers who want to support healthy sleep habits for young children. This resource shares guidance on creating consistent sleep routines, promoting ... Read more

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Physical Activity Recommendations for Different Age Groups

Review official physical activity recommendations for different age groups with this easy-to-read CDC graphic. For preschool-aged children, it emphasizes physical activity throughout the day and ac... 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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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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Classroom Behavior Support Tips for Childcare Professionals

Strategies for responding to common classroom behaviors, along with helpful examples and positive ways to manage them. It is an easy tool to use, save, and share with staff, directors, and educator... Read more

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Observing and Recording Children’s Development

This resource explains why observation matters in early childhood and outlines different ways to record children’s growth, including anecdotal notes, running records, checklists, and portfolios. ... 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

7 pages

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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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Field Trip Safety Checklist

Make every field trip safer and easier! This handy checklist helps educators stay organized before, during, and after the trip with important safety reminders all in one place. #FieldTripSafety ... Read more

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Mixed-Age Groups in Family Child Care: Activities for Every Part of the Day

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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Daily Healthy Habits Checklist for Childcare Classrooms

Promote healthier classroom habits with this 13-page reusable checklist! Support balanced meals, hydration, mindful eating, and active play while helping educators create positive, respectful routi... Read more

13 pages

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Meal and Feeding Observation Log for Child Care

Keep feeding records organized with this printable observation log! Easily document meals, feeding times, food textures, and staff observations to support clear family communication and individuali... Read more

12 pages

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Daily Handwashing Routine Poster for Child Care

Make handwashing fun and easy with this colorful five-step visual poster! Help children build healthy hygiene habits with simple reminders for washing hands throughout the day. Perfect for preschoo... Read more

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Daily Care and Routine Note: Childcare Family Communication Sheet

Keep families informed with this printable daily communication note! Easily track meals, naps, diapering, activities, and important observations while strengthening family communication and support... Read more

14 pages

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Transition Name-to-Face Count Form for Childcare

Keep children safe and accounted for with this printable name-to-face count form! Easily track attendance, verify headcounts, and document classroom transitions to support active supervision and ch... Read more

11 pages

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Family Note: How Our Program Responds to Child-Safety Concerns

Build family trust with this 10-page printable resource! Help childcare providers explain child safety procedures, mandatory reporting responsibilities, and confidentiality while supporting clear, ... Read more

10 pages

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Recognize the Signs, Protect Every Child!

Help childcare providers identify warning signs of child abuse and neglect with this practical learning resource! Build awareness, recognize potential concerns, and support early intervention to ke... Read more

10 pages

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Confidential Child Abuse Reporting Reminder for Childcare Staff

Support confident, timely action with this printable staff quick reference! Follow six essential steps for documenting concerns, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, maintaining confidentiality, a... Read more

11 pages

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Who to Contact: Childcare Staff Roles and Communication Guide

Keep your childcare team organized with this customizable contact guide! Easily identify who to reach for safety concerns, family questions, staffing issues, and emergencies to support clear commun... Read more

9 pages

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Mentoring Partnership Agreement Checklist for Early Childhood Educators

Build successful mentoring partnerships with this printable checklist! Help teachers and administrators set goals, define roles, plan meetings, and encourage meaningful feedback to support professi... Read more

13 pages

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Weekly Time-Use Log for Childcare Administrators

Stay organized and boost productivity with this reusable weekly activity log! Easily track tasks, manage interruptions, identify time-wasters, and improve daily routines to make every workday more ... Read more

8 pages

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IFSP Daily Implementation Checklist for Early Childhood Providers

Make IFSP implementation easier with this printable checklist! Help educators organize individualized supports, track progress, and strengthen family-team communication while creating inclusive dai... Read more

12 pages

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Respectful Language and Accessibility Staff Poster

Create a more welcoming childcare environment with this printable staff-room poster! Encourage respectful language, accessible communication, and family-centered practices with simple daily reminde... Read more

11 pages

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Getting to Know Your Child: Family Input Form for Child Care

Build stronger family connections with this printable family input form! Learn about each child’s relationships, preferences, strengths, and family background to create welcoming, personalized le... Read more

12 pages

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Age-Group Materials and Equipment Planning Checklist

Keep classroom materials organized with this printable planning checklist! Easily track supplies, check safety and accessibility, and select age-appropriate resources to support engaging, inclusive... Read more

8 pages

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Individual Needs & Environment Walk-Through Checklist for Childcare Classrooms

Create safe, accessible, and engaging classrooms with this reusable observation checklist! Easily review materials, equipment, supervision, and classroom layouts while identifying improvements to s... Read more

12 pages

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Classroom Materials and Learning Update: Family Learning Center Template

Strengthen family engagement with this printable learning center template! Easily share classroom activities, learning goals, and materials while encouraging families to connect with their child's ... Read more

8 pages

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Family Feedback on Classroom Communication: Optional Family Survey

Build meaningful family partnerships with this printable communication survey! Gather valuable feedback, understand family preferences, and improve classroom communication to create a more welcomin... Read more

11 pages

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Daily Administrator Responsibilities Checklist for Childcare Teams

Keep teachers and administrators connected with this printable daily checklist! Easily track staffing, supervision, attendance, safety concerns, and follow-up tasks to support organized, safe, and ... Read more

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Classroom Observation and Feedback: Family Staff-Support Letter

Keep families informed with this editable classroom observation letter! Explain how staff observations support teacher growth, clarify expectations, and encourage family questions while strengtheni... Read more

7 pages

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Weekly Time-Use Review for Childcare Administrators

Make every workday count with this 8-page printable time-use tracker! Easily monitor daily tasks, identify time-wasters, and improve weekly planning to help teachers and administrators work more ef... Read more

8 pages

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Family Input: Participation and Support Survey

Build stronger family partnerships with this printable survey! Learn about each child’s communication style, interests, and individual needs to create welcoming, inclusive classroom experiences t... Read more

13 pages

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Getting to Know Your Family and Child: Family Intake Form

Get to know every child's support network with this 11-page printable family questionnaire! Gather important caregiver details, communication preferences, and family information to create a welcomi... Read more

11 pages

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IFSP Services and Questions: A Family Guide to Plan Details and Team Conversations

Help families navigate their child's IFSP with confidence using this practical guide! Easily understand goals, services, provider responsibilities, and transition planning while encouraging meaning... Read more

12 pages

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Request an Enrollment Information Call: Family Contact Preferences Form

Simplify enrollment communication with this printable family follow-up form! Help caregivers request application assistance, document information, and personalized support while sharing their prefe... Read more

8 pages

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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

16 pages

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The Eight CDA Subject Areas

Learn about the eight CDA® subject areas for Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care, and Home Visitor settings. This resource gives candidates a helpful overview of the professional knowledg... Read more

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CDA Portfolio Sample

Not sure what to write for your CDA portfolio? This free template breaks down each competency standard and provides example language you can model. Use it as a guide, then add your own classroom ex... Read more

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