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Buyer Checklist Questions to Ask Before Buying a Child Care Center
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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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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Texas Child Care Regulations
This simple Texas child care guide explains what minimum standards are, which Texas Administrative Code chapter applies to each type of child care operation, and how to use the Search Texas Child C... Read more
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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
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Free CDA Sample Exam Questions
This quick-access CDA resource links to official sample exam question sets for center-based infant and toddler, preschool, birth to five, and family child care pathways. It is a helpful starting po... Read more
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Maryland Child Care Credential Requirements
This brochure gives a quick but helpful overview of Maryland Child Care Credential requirements, including the six Core of Knowledge training areas, staff credential levels, and administrator crede... 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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Family Engagement and Cultural Perspectives
This resource shows how understanding family culture, language, values, and beliefs can strengthen relationships and family engagement. It helps early childhood professionals use a respectful, stre... 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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Understanding Child Growth and Development
Learn the basics of child growth and development, including how children grow across physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional areas. This resource helps early childhood professionals be... Read more
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Equal Access to Child Care Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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
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Teaching Your Child About Feelings
Help children recognize, name, and safely express their emotions with this social-emotional learning resource. It offers simple strategies for talking about feelings during daily routines, modeling... Read more
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Texas Staff Training Record for Child Care Programs
Track annual training hours and required topics with this official Texas staff training record form. This resource outlines required annual training hours by provider role and includes sections for... Read more
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New York Child Care Comprehensive Background Check
Get organized for the New York child care background check process with this official packet from the Office of Children and Family Services. It includes the required forms and clearance list, fing... Read more
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Injury-Accident Report for Child Day Centers
Track and document child injuries with this official injury-accident report form for child day centers. This resource includes sections for injury details, body part affected, treatment provided, p... Read more
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Texas Child Care Home Provider Types
Compare the three main Texas child care home provider types with this official overview from Texas Health and Human Services. This resource explains the differences between licensed child care home... Read more
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Child Friendly Native Plants of Texas
Explore a child-friendly guide to native Texas plants for outdoor learning environments, schoolyard classrooms, and early childhood programs. This resource highlights plants approved for childcare ... Read more
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CDA Competency Standards At-A-Glance
Review the CDA® Competency Standards with this quick at-a-glance resource. It highlights the six competency goals and thirteen functional areas that guide professional practice and help candidates... Read more
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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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Normas de Competencia CDA: Una Mirada en Español
Revise las metas de competencia y áreas funcionales del CDA® en español con esta guía rápida y fácil de usar. Este recurso ayuda a los candidatos a comprender las seis metas de competencia y ... Read more
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Las 8 Áreas Temáticas del CDA en Español
Explore las 8 áreas temáticas del CDA® en español para preescolar, bebés y toddlers, hogares de cuidado infantil y visitadores del hogar. Este recurso ofrece una visión clara de las áreas de... Read more
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CDA Pre-Virtual Verification Visit Checklist
Get ready for a CDA virtual verification visit with this official checklist for candidates and PD Specialists. This resource covers required materials, room tour items, technology checks, visit pre... Read more
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Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Early Childhood Professionals
A valuable resource for teachers and providers who want to build stronger connections with families. This PDF helps early childhood professionals better understand how to support family partnership... Read more
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Family Child Care Enrollment Packet Sample
A helpful resource for child care providers who need organized forms and information for enrolling children in care. This packet can support smoother communication with families, help collect impor... Read more
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