Engaging families with children with #special_needs is crucial to providing the best care and support for the child. It is important to create open lines of #communication with the family to ensure the child's needs are being met and that the family feels supported. This can be achieved through regular meetings, #parent_workshops, and providing resources and information to families.
Understand the fundamentals of the Americans with Disabilities act and how it relates to child care. Build on this knowledge by providing children and families ...
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior Educators working with children ages 3-5 pla...
Providers working with children with special needs must understand how to support each individual child based on their specific needs. Understanding how to make...
Make swim safety fun! Children match each swimmer with their buddy while building visual matching skills and reinforcing the importance of swimming with a friend.
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The 10 actions are science-informed injury prevention strategies used by ECE programs that prioritize children's #safety and well-being and includes: Implement mandatory safety training programs f... Read more
Implement a comprehensive training program that educates employees of #all-ages on #safety procedures and protocols, ensuring everyone is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to create ... 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 Assistive Technology Checklist helps identify ways to improve a child's ability to participate in everyday activities. It facilitates an assessment of a child's functional needs and supports t... Read more
Support healthy sleep habits with this practical early childhood resource on safe sleep and bedtime routines. It explains how sleep supports children’s growth, learning, attention, and emotional ... Read more
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
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
Nationally, #child_care_employment as of November 2022 has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, with significant variation at the state level. This brief reports important trends in the child care ... 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
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
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
A practical guide to responding to common daycare behavior concerns with positive discipline. Includes what to say, what to do in the moment, and follow-up teaching steps to support safety, consist... Read more
Culturally responsive practices in promoting oral health for #mixed_ages involve understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of individuals. These practices aim to provide oral... Read more
The Disaster preparedness #activity_book for children is an engaging and informative tool that teaches children how to prepare for emergencies and disasters. With fun activities such as #coloring_p... Read more
Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in children’s developing brains that helps regulate reward, motivation, attention, and motor control. Proper dopamine signaling supports learning, goal-directed... Read more
A useful resource for helping children and families navigate changes in early learning and care settings. This PDF offers guidance for supporting smoother transitions, strengthening family communic... Read more
The Environmental Adaptations Checklist is a tool used to evaluate and promote child participation in various settings. By identifying potential barriers and modifying the physical environments, th... Read more
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
The Family Guide to NYS Early Childhood Services is a comprehensive resource for parents and caregivers of children from prenatal through age 5. It provides information on a wide range of services ... Read more