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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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License: ChildCareEd Resource License
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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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License: ChildCareEd Resource License
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Buying a Child Care Center: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy
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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License: Public Domain (CC0)
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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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Baby Safety Checklist
A baby safety checklist helps parents and caregivers identify and address common hazards at home and on the go, such as safe sleep practices, choking hazards, and fall risks. Regularly update and u... Read more
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Creating Nurturing Spaces for Infants and Toddlers
This resource explains how thoughtful environments support infants’ and toddlers’ safety, relationships, learning, and individual needs. It helps child care providers create spaces that are hea... Read more
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Protect Your Back: Safety Tips for Early Childhood Educators
Help reduce the risk of injury while caring for young children with this easy-to-follow safety infographic. This printable resource shares practical reminders about back support, lifting safely, av... Read more
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Cold Weather Safety
Help keep children safe, healthy, and warm with this cold weather safety resource for families and early childhood settings. It includes tips for dressing in layers, watching for frostbite, staying... Read more
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Summer Safety Tips
Support safe outdoor play during the summer with this practical early childhood resource. It includes guidance on weather conditions, sun protection, hydration, water safety, playground safety, and... Read more
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Safe and Unsafe Plants for Children
Use this helpful plant safety resource to learn about common non-poisonous and poisonous plants found in and around the home. This guide encourages adults to label plants, supervise children near u... Read more
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Poisonous Plants Safety Guide
Review important plant safety information with this resource on common poisonous plants and poisoning prevention. This guide includes safety tips for homes and outdoor spaces, what to do in a poiso... Read more
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Ready Wrigley Prepares for Winter Weather
Teach children about winter weather safety with this engaging CDC activity book for young learners. This printable resource includes emergency kit practice, family communication planning, winter cl... Read more
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Ready Wrigley Prepares for Extreme Heat
Help children learn how to stay safe during hot weather with this kid-friendly extreme heat activity book from the CDC. This printable resource includes simple safety tips, family emergency plannin... Read more
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CCDF Health and Safety Training Fact Sheet
The CCDF Health and Safety Training Fact Sheet gives child care providers a clear overview of important health and safety training topics. It is a useful resource for learning about training expect... Read more
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Health and Safety Training Resources for Child Care Providers
A helpful guide for understanding important training topics in early childhood education. This resource covers key areas like safe sleep, emergency preparedness, medication administration, infectio... Read more
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Texas Incident or Illness Report
Texas Form 7239, Incident or Illness Report, is used by employers, supervisors, or safety personnel to document workplace incidents and occupational illnesses. The form records essential details su... 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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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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How to Work in a Daycare With No Child Care Experience
If you have no childcare experience, emphasize transferable skills like patience, communication, reliability, and any informal experience (babysitting, tutoring, volunteering) when applying for ent... Read more
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Child Care Workforce Qualifications, Training, and Professional Development
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
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Universal Children’s Day Activities
Celebrate children’s well-being, belonging, and voice through age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. It includes connection routines, choice-maki... Read more
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Daycare Licensing Requirements
Daycare licensing ensures providers meet legally required safety and quality standards before they may care for children. Typical requirements include staff-to-child ratios, background checks and h... Read more
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