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Comparison of State Licensing and QRIS Standards for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care Centers: Family Engagement

This document has been developed to help inform States about current program quality standards about family involvement in the classroom/program, family communication and education, and family support and resources  for the care of infants and toddlers in center-based settings. Two types of...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Early Head Start - Child Care Partnerships, Promoting Children's Development, Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Quality Improvement, Program Quality Standards
Resource Guide: Child Development Resources for Families and Providers

This resource guide is designed to help families and providers find information about the following child development topics: developmental milestones, social and emotional development, early learning, promoting cultural diversity and inclusion, health and safety, teaching materials and...
Resource Type: Resource Guide
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Supports and Services for Families, Promoting Children's Development, Early Learning and Development Standards
Outreach to Families with Limited English Proficiency and Disabilities

Lead Agencies must ensure that all consumer and provider education materials provide the widest possible access to services for families who speak languages other than English and for families with disabilities. The CCDF final rule requires states to include a description of how the Lead Agency...
Resource Type: Page
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Informing Child Care Consumers, Consumer Education Website, Family Friendly Outreach, Supports and Services for Families, Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness, Engaging Diverse Families, Immigrant and Refugee Families, Promoting Children's Development, Preschool Development, Teaching, and Learning, Dual Language Learners
Consumer Education: Full Diversity of Support Services for Families

This issue brief provides examples and brief descriptions of state Web sites that effectively direct families to specific support services and other supplemental resources. It includes an overview of the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014 (CCDBG Act of 2014) requirements specific...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Professional Development, Core Knowledge and Competencies (CKC), Professional Development Systems, Promoting Children's Development
Spotlight on Quality: What Choices Do Families Make and Why?

This brief describes the choices families make when selecting school-age care, and provides research on how families make these decisions. It is the second brief in a three-part series on school-age quality.
Resource Type: Information Product
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Informing Child Care Consumers, Promoting Children's Development
Supporting Authentic Family Engagement: STAM 2015

The attached resource was presented as part of the "Leading Change" sessions at the 2015 State and Territory Administrator's Meeting:

  • Supporting Authentic Family Engagement
Resource Type: National Meeting Resources Presentations
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Promoting Children's Development
Navigating the Transition to Kindergarten and School-Age Care

The transition to kindergarten is an important milestone in a young child’s life. While this transition is often accompanied by much excitement and anticipation, it can also bring uncertainty and anxiety as children face changes on multiple levels. The range of reactions felt by children also...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Promoting Children's Development
Summer Learning and Enrichment: Tips for School-Age Care Providers

Summer is a time for sun and fun, but children’s learning is too important to take a vacation! Many school-aged children lose up to three months of grade-level...
Resource Type: Information Product
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Promoting Children's Development
Comparison of State Licensing and QRIS Standards for Infants and Toddlers in Child Care Centers: Health Services, Nutrition, and Disabilities

This document has been developed to help inform States about current program quality standards about health services, nutrition, and caring for children with disabilities in center-based settings. Two types of state program quality standards were reviewed and analyzed for this brief: child care...
Resource Type: Brief
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Early Head Start - Child Care Partnerships, Promoting Children's Development, Protecting Children's Health and Safety, Health and Safety Requirements and Standards, Supporting Health and Wellness, Quality Improvement, Program Quality Standards
Summer Learning Fun: Tips for Parents and Caregivers

School may be out for the summer, but children's learning needs don’t take a vacation! Children learn best when they have opportunities to build skills and knowledge across settings. These include summer child care programs as well as time spent at home. This resource from NCASE, Summer Learning...
Resource Type: Information Product
Topic/Subtopic Family Engagement and Consumer Education, Promoting Children's Development