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
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
Curious about Montessori education? This short guide explains the key parts of a Montessori classroom, including the prepared environment, hands-on materials, mixed-age groups, uninterrupted learni... Read more
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
Need help understanding grain requirements in CACFP? This resource breaks down ounce equivalents, serving sizes, and which grain items count so providers can plan meals with more confidence.
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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
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
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
Discover playful ways to help young children explore weather through outdoor learning, sensory experiences, and hands-on science. This Head Start resource encourages children to investigate rain, w... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Independence Day activities often include parades, fireworks displays, and community concerts that bring people together to celebrate national history and freedom. Here s a ready-to-use collection ... Read more
Practical supervision strategies include setting clear expectations and measurable goals so staff understand priorities and success criteria. This free resource shares practical supervision strateg... Read more
This colorful and easy-to-display #safetyresource outlines six key #activesupervision strategies every #childcareprovider should use to protect young children in group settings. The poster highligh... Read more
Daycares can support children with special needs by creating inclusive communication environments that use predictable routines, visual supports, and clear, simplified language. Implementing augmen... Read more
Effective behavior support in daycare for children with special needs uses individualized, proactive plans that focus on understanding the purpose of behaviors and teaching replacement skills. Cons... Read more
Daycares can support children with special needs by creating inclusive routines, adapting activities, and using visual supports so each child can participate at their own pace. Trained staff, stron... Read more
Create an inclusive environment by training staff in disability awareness, using predictable routines and visual supports, and arranging the space with sensory-friendly areas and accessible materia... Read more
Fostering healthy social and emotional development in young children begins with warm, responsive relationships that provide consistent routines, clear boundaries, and a sense of safety. Caregivers... Read more