121. Choosing Child Care Some parents may prefer the oneon-one contact an in-home care provider can An in-home care provider is employed by the family to care for a child in http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/child_care.html

KidsHealth Parents Positive Parenting Family Life Choosing appropriate child care for your infant or young child can seem as overwhelming as helping your teenager select a college or university. As a parent, it is your responsibility to ensure that your child is safe and happy in a child care environment that is fun, educational, and nurturing. Read on to learn how to go about making such an important decision. Your Child and Family About 70% of parents place their young children in some type of daily care. Whether you choose in-home or center-based care, a preschool, or someone else's home for your child's daily care setting, there are specific guidelines you should follow to be sure that your child is receiving quality, professional care suited to his developmental needs. Most important in determining the type of care your child needs is to know your own child - his temperament, likes and dislikes, health, interests, and behavior. For an infant under 1 year of age, you need to give careful attention to your child's need to be nurtured and held, any special health needs, and the type of person you want to care for your child during the first year of his life. For an older child, his developing play and learning styles, interaction with other children, intellectual curiosity, and need for individualized attention should be considered.

122. Evaluating A Child Care Provider - Child Care Aware child care Aware is a nonprofit initative committed to helping parents find the best spacer. spacer, spacer Evaluating a child care provider http://www.childcareaware.org/en/tools/checklist.html

Advanced Search Page What You Should Know 5 steps to choosing care Licensing Accreditation Types of Care ... Frequently Asked Questions Tools For Parents Child care connector + Evaluating a provider > Choosing Child Care Additional Resources Publications Daily Parent Newsletter Browse issues CHECKLIST The following points are good ways to measure the quality of a child care home or center. CAREGIVERS/TEACHERS Do the caregivers/teachers seem to really like children? Do the caregivers/teachers get down on each child's level to speak to the child? Are children greeted when they arrive? Are children's needs quickly met even when things get busy? Are the caregivers/teachers trained in CPR, first aid, and early childhood education? Are the caregivers/teachers involved in continuing education programs? Does the program keep up with children's changing interests? Will the caregivers/teachers always be ready to answer your questions? Will the caregivers/teachers tell you what your child is doing every day? Are parents' ideas welcomed? Are there ways for you to get involved?

123. Child Care Get care options such as daycare centers and inhome providers, easyfor parent or childbut the transition to daycare or in-home provider (or another http://childcare.about.com/

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') About Child Care Child Care Essentials ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Child Care newsletter! See Online Courses Search Child Care From Robin McClure Your Guide to Child Care FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Kid Fight: Eight Helpful Tips for Keeping the Squabbles Away Kids bicker...and poke...and downright antagonize each other on occasion. As frustrating and annoying as this kid behavior can be, it is somewhat normal as well as somewhat manageable. After listening for hours today over my two youngest kids spatting (over such huge issues as who got in the car first, who gets to sit next to mom, which cartoon to watch, and who got the better straw...you know, kid stuff), I need some tips for helping to keep the kid squabbles away ...and fast! Saturday September 17, 2005 Back-To-School Means Nit-Picking Time "Ewww!" is my first reaction when I hear of the inevitable lice infestations at daycares and schools . But, head lice is a reality with kids, and unfortunately for everyone, are highly contagious. So far, I've avoided having to remove head lice from any of my three kids' heads, but there are many years to go before I can truly make that claim. Some parents are also reluctant to use chemicals on their child's scalp, and there is an alternative: "

124. For Parents - Main Page For parents child care Choices Choosing a Provider child care Rates Demo our child care provider database and run a sample search http://www.childcare.org/parents/

Search FOR PARENTS SECTION Back Find a provider in our searchable database of over 2000 child care providers in King County Washington Subscribers can search online or call our telephone referral service and a CCR counselor will search for you. You may search as often as you need during your 6 month subscription period. Current Subscribers Enter Here (You already have a current password) Become a subscriber now to find a child care provider (You do not have a current password) Demo our child care provider database and run a sample search Comments from users The information provided to you was self-reported by the provider. Child Care Resources cannot warrant that any particular item of information remains accurate as of any particular date. The provision of information about any facility does not constitute an endorsement of the facility, nor should any endorsement be inferred from the fact that any facility is listed with Child Care Resources. Child Care Resources makes NO WARRANTIES and NO REPRESENTATIONS, expressed or implied, about the quality of any facility or the suitability of any program. You may need to visit several providers to determine which is best for your family.

125. For Parents - Choosing A Child Care Provider Finding a child care provider for your child can be a stressful experience. Get names of parents from the child care and call them about the program. http://www.childcare.org/parents/choosing-provider.htm

Search CHOOSING A PROVIDER Back How to choose a child care provider How can I find a provider that fits my lifestyle? What steps should I take in choosing a child care? What are the signs of a quality child care? Health and Special Needs How can I find a provider that fits my lifestyle? Start early. Give yourself at least three months, if possible, to find the right child care. Child care centers often have long waiting lists. Family home child cares may have shorter notice when they have an opening. Child Care Resources Referral Service We can help you find licensed family home child care and child care centers in King County. Know what you can afford. Child care fees vary widely. What is the cost of child care in my area? Bring a checklist. Know what to look for when you talk to or visit a child care center. Checklist - Choosing a Licensed Provider Acrobat Checklist - Interviewing Licensed Child Care Programs Acrobat ... Tips for interviewing nannies and au pairs Expect differences in quality. The State guarantees a minimum standard of care, but even licensed providers offer a wide range of quality. You are the best judge of your child's needs. Find out if a complaint has been filed against a provider by contacting the licensor. About Provider Licensing What steps should I take in choosing a child care?

126. Child Care Bureau | What Providers Should Know About Child Care Assistance For F How can my church, synagogue, or mosque become a child care provider as part of the a grant or contract to a provider but assistance to the parent. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/providers/

Questions? Privacy Site Index Contact Us ... Search This page contains Javascript and requires a Javascript enabled browser Entire CCB Site Current Policy Docs All Policy Docs What Providers Should Know About Child Care Assistance for Families Lo que deben saber los proveedores sobre el programa de ayuda de cuidado infantil para familias Funding to help start or improve a child care program How can my church, synagogue, or mosque become a child care provider as part of the federal voucher/subsidy system? ... Finding other child care resources What Providers Should Know About Child Care Assistance for Families Federal and State governments can help families pay for child care. The families you serve may be eligible for this assistance, and you may receive this funding for services you provide. Click here Lo que deben saber los proveedores sobre el programa de ayuda de cuidado infantil para las familias Back to top Funding to help start or improve a child care program Your state lead child care agency responsible for subsidizing child care programs can tell you if funds are available to help you start a new child care program or expand your existing one, and how to apply. To locate the lead agency in your state, visit the web site

127. California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Welcome parents. Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions families make, but all too often they must rely on wordof-mouth. http://www.rrnetwork.org/rrnet/welcome/1046374321.php

welcome about us our programs public policy ... for members Welcome Parents Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions families make, but all too often they must rely on word-of-mouth. located throughout the country, help parents take the guesswork out of choosing care – arming them with referrals and information about the elements of quality care and state licensing requirements, as well as the availability of child care subsidies. And because the child care needs of every family vary, resource and referral counselors provide guidance by phone, in person, and in other ways, such as the Internet, that are tailored to each individual family rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Information for Parents: TAX CREDIT for Working Families! Who to call for free help in finding child care in California Tips on finding child care that works for your family TrustLine - An Invaluable Resource for Parents ... Network data If you have any trouble locating the child care information you need, please contact us by phone on our toll-free Consumer Education line at 1.800.543.7793.

128. Division Of Child Care And Early Learning, DSHS -- For Parents Back to top of page. How to get information about your child care provider Back to top of page. Other resources for parents with children in child care http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/esa/dccel/parents.shtml

DSHS Main Contact DSHS Privacy DCCEL Staff ... Online Services DCCEL for Parents Welcome to the DCCEL Parents Page. This page contains information on (or links to): Finding a Child Care Provider FAQs about help paying for child care (Working Connections Child Care - WCCC) Seasonal Day Camps The fine print about WCCC (the WCCC manual) ... Other Resources for parents with children in child care. Finding a child care provider Contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral office to locate a child care provider in your area. You may also want to read the following DCCEL publications, both on the DCCEL Publications page Choosing Child Care ; and Child Care Options for Parents Employers can visit the Resources for Employers section, also on the DCCEL Publications page, for information on providing child care benefits to employees. Seasonal Day Camps Click Here for a List of 2005 Seasonal Day Camps How to get information about your child care provider The Child Care Information System (CCIS) provides instant access to a variety of licensed or certified child care provider information. Use the system to search the DSHS provider database by facility name or phone number. For more information than what's provided by the CCIS, call

129. Child Care Resources Most child care centers offer full and partial-day enrollment; a parent Family child care providers generally have less training than child care center http://atwork.harvard.edu/worklife/children/childcare.shtml

Work/Life Resources Caring for Children Harvard-affiliated child care centers Child care options Finding child care Paying for Child Care Emergency/back-up child care Local school districts ... Finding an Occasional Babysitter The age of the child is the main determinant in choosing child care. In Massachusetts, children are required to attend school beginning at age six, although many attend kindergarten at age five. The Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services More information is available online at the following sites: Harvard-Affiliated Day Care Centers Group Care Family Providers In-home Care Group Care Child care centers provide care in a group setting with planned activities. The children may be grouped according to age or placed in a mixed-age grouping. The staff are trained and supervised, and the centers are open every weekday, except in severe weather or during holidays or vacation. Most child care centers offer full- and partial-day enrollment; a parent selects and pays for a specific time slot. A child care center must be licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office for Child Care Services (OCCS) and conform to the OCCS regulations for staff-to-child ratio, group size, staff qualifications, and facilities. Centers will vary in philosophy, size, number of qualified staff in each classroom, site and facilities, degrees of parent participation, and whether they are for profit or nonprofit. Nursery schools/preschools offer group programs for children who in most cases are at least two years and nine months old. They usually run for three hours, from 9 a.m. to noon. Extended days are often available, with some programs running until 3 p.m. or later. Nursery schools are also licensed by the OCCS. The schools vary greatly as to philosophy, emphasis, and degree of parental involvement. In order to be assured of a space, it is advisable to apply at the beginning of October of the year before the child will enter.

130. DFPS - About Child Care Licensing Parenting Information from child care providers. Girl reading a book Parenting Information Posters and Sample Forms for child care providers http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Child_Care_Solutions/parenting_from.asp

@import "/common/styles.css"; @import "/common/styles.css"; Skip to: page content site navigation , or the footer Contact Us Site Map Print version ... About Child Care Licensing Child Care Licensing Providers Login if you're registered. Register as an Online Provider to get background checks and see your inspections. Help Tutorial Immunization Requirements Relaxed for Students Displaced by Hurricane Katrina Search Texas Child Care Forms All Child-Care Forms Day Care Forms Residential Care Form Regulations Standards and Regulations CPA Guidelines for Designated Emergency Infant Care Providers Proposed and Adopted Rules for Licensing in the Texas Register Regulation of Child-Care and Child-Placing Agency Administrators (Chapter 43) Licensing and Credentialing Directory of Licensed Child Care Administrators Residential Contract Managers for 24 hour/Residential Facilities Day Care Director Credentialing Organizations (Appendix 3000-3) Licensed Administrators Qualifications for an Administrator License Administrator License Application Applicants Guide to Listed, Registered, and Licensed Child Care ... Affidavit For Applicants For Employment With A Licensed Facility or Registered Family Home Investigators and Reports Post-Placement Adoptive Report Registration Pre-Adoptive Home Screening and Post-Placement Adoptive Reports Rules FAQ Resources Look Before You Leave campaign - Cars are not babysitters Information on Shaken Baby Syndrome and Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) Keep Children Safe Poster Parents What We Do Search Texas Child Care Child Care Solutions: Exploring Your Options A Parent’s Guide to Day Care ... Assistance with Child Care Costs - The Child Care Management Services (CCMS) program of the Texas Workforce Commission helps eligible parents with the cost of child care.

131. DFPS - Homepage New state law to require additional immunizations at childcare facilities parents. About child care Licensing Search Texas child care Other child http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/

@import "/common/styles.css"; @import "/common/styles.css"; Skip to: page content site navigation , or the footer Contact Us Site Map Print version ... Report Abuse or Neglect What's New APS Conference Partners in Prevention Conference DFPS Handbooks 2004 Annual Report ... Commissioner announces historic changes for DFPS In 2003 and 2004, several high-profile abuse and neglect cases ended in tragedy, focusing intense scrutiny on the state’s Child Protective Services (CPS) and Adult Protective Services (APS) programs. It was clear that the state’s overwrought protective services system had reached a breaking point and expectations were unrealistic considering the resources and systems in place to protect children and vulnerable adults. As a result, Governor Perry directed the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to investigate and reform APS and CPS, both programs of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). HHSC launched an independent review of relevant laws, cases, training procedures, policies, management and organizational structure, and more. By the end of 2004, HHSC had issued recommendations for reforming DFPS. DFPS responded by organizing 24 work-groups to lay the groundwork for reform, while awaiting direction and funding decisions from the Legislature. Read more: Commissioner announces historic changes for DFPS News Outsourcing Case Management and Substitute Care Services Gladney Center, KDAF TV, and DFPS present "A Child to Love"

132. Information For Parents, OCCL: Delaware Children's Department, State Of Delaware Licensing Information for parents OCCL Brochures; Family child care May 6, 2005 is child care Provider Appreciation Day in the State of Delaware. http://www.state.de.us/kids/occl_parents.htm

Information for Parents Child care providers list, sorted by zip codes [rev. 09/02/2005, PDF Format, 241p, 360kb] "Choosing Child Care" brochure [PDF Format, 6p, 26kb] Criminal History and Abuse Registry Checks How to file a complaint against a child care facility How to review a file Licensing Information for Parents - OCCL Brochures Family Child Care Homes Will print "brochure-style" on legal-size paper. [PDF Format, 2p, 30kb] Family Child Care Homes Will print on letter-size paper. [PDF Format, 3p, 31kb] Large Family Child Care Homes [added 07/09/2003, PDF Format, 3p, 99kb] Subsidized child care New Castle County...302/255-9670 Kent County ............302/739-4437 Sussex County.........302/856-5569 May 6, 2005 is Child Care Provider Appreciation Day in the State of Delaware. Read the Proclamation from the Office of the Governor DSCYF Mailing address: 1825 Faulkland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19805-1195 info.dscyf@state.de.us webmaster.dscyf@state.de.us Page last edited: September 02, 2005 18:21

133. Arizonachildcare.org - Find Child Care Centers / Providers For Babies, Infants, to child care providers, to help match developing child care resources with the Whether you are a parent seeking child care resources, a child care http://arizonachildcare.org/

Looking for Child Care? The Arizona Child Care Resource and Referral not not regulate or monitor child care. WorldMarket

134. Equity & Diversity Unit - Child Care Services Acton Early childhood Centre (formerly known as parents on Campus exists to help students and working parents with full and parttime child-care. http://www.anu.edu.au/equity/childcareservices.html

WORK and LIFE BALANCE TO PRINT OR SAVE OPEN HERE IN NEW WINDOW Child Care Services Acton Early Childhood Centre (formerly known as Parents on Campus Childcare Centre) primarily exists to help students and working parents with full and part-time child-care. It is open 50 weeks of the year and fee relief is available to low income families. The Centre is located on campus at 22 Balmain Crescent - building [72] , Acton. Advance bookings are usually necessary. Enquiries: Web www.anu.edu.au/childcare/aecc Heritage Early Childhood Centre is a parent-run cooperative centre for students who are parents and for interested members of the community. The Centre, located on campus at Lennox House, building [75] Liversidge Street, offers full and part-time child-care throughout the year. It caters for children aged six weeks to school age.The Federal Government has allocated a grant to the University to provide fee relief for needy students, subject to an income test. Students are given priority at this Centre; however, it is advisable to apply well in advance. Enquiries: (02) 6125 2976 or (02) 6249 8851 Fax Email hecc@anu.edu.au

135. The Seattle Times: Local News: In-home Day-care Providers Seek Union The number of inhome day-care providers has declined in the past eight years, If these parents trust me with their most precious things, http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002430859_daycare10m.html

Home delivery Contact us Site map Traffic ... Alerts / E-mails Marketplace Jobs Autos Homes Rentals ... Home delivery Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - Page updated at 12:00 AM In-home day-care providers seek union By Christina Siderius Seattle Times staff reporter PREV of NEXT KEN LAMBERT / THE SEATTLE TIMES In-home day-care provider Kathy Yasi of Seattle watches over Lucy Lowney. Yasi is among those pushing to unionize. E-mail article Print view Search Most e-mailed Most read RSS For the past eight years, Joyce Reason has looked after low-income kids at her home-based day care in Seattle's Central Area. The job provides no health insurance, no sick leave and no retirement plan. She gets a subsidy from the state for each low-income child she takes in, but the reimbursement, she said, is sometimes too late, often too low. Three blocks away, Kathy Yasi wishes she had more of a voice in the state's regulations over her in-home day care. Exasperated over long hours, low pay and no benefits, Reason and Yasi are among a large group of home-based day-care workers in Washington pushing to unionize, which isn't permitted for the self-employed under traditional labor laws. About a third of Washington's 10,000 in-home day-care providers have aligned themselves with a local chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). They're now looking to Gov. Christine Gregoire and state lawmakers for permission to unionize.

136. The ChildFun Family Website child care providers Daycare 101 A Parent s Guide Posted by Jenny Wanderscheid on Monday, November 04 @ 194517 PST (9259 reads). by Melanie Gold http://www.childfun.com/modules.php?name=News&new_topic=4

137. Talking With Parents- The Parent And Child Care Provider Partnership For Childre Talking with parents The Parent and child care Provider Partnership for children parents and child care. Book available from care Courses Web Site http://www.cshcn.org/resources/TalkingwithParents.cfm

Search: Resources Washington State Resources Living with Illness Health Information A to Z Improving Quality ... Help with PDF files The Parent and Child Care Provider Partnership for Children with Special Needs Know-How and Resources for: Child Care, Early Learning and Out-of-School Time Providers Early Childhood Education Students Educators and Trainers It is our hope these materials will be shared among providers, educators and students to help better serve children with special needs and their parents. All citations and references should be preserved when information from this site is shared. Know-How and Resources Child-Centered Partnership Empathy Basic Communication Know-How Discussing Sensitive Issues Opportunities to Communicate Communicating About a Possible Special Need Communicating About Daily Routines and Existing Special Needs List of Resources and References We use "child with special need" to include ""... all children who have, or are at increased risk for, chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions and who also require health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally." ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/mchb/factsheets/dschsn.pdf Child-Centered Partnership Child care providers are a child's family away from home. Providers might be second only to the family in knowing a child well. Parents and providers together focus their efforts on how best to help children grow and mature into happy, healthy youth and adults. The child is the center of the partnership's attention. Seeing important adults in their life working in harmony puts children at ease and can enhance a child's self esteem.

138. BCPL Parenting And Child Care InfoCenter Main Page Parenting and child care information links from the Baltimore County Public Library. Licensed child care providers can get approved clock hours for http://www.bcplonline.org/info/parenting/

First time visiting our site? Please read our Acceptable Use Statement Local Info and Links Parenting and Child Care InfoCenter indicates local interest Children and Reading Health and Safety Watch Choosing Quality Child Care Resources for Child Care Providers ... General Resources C hildren and Reading Baby Boosters by Baltimore County Public Library We created kits for ages birth to 4 of children’s books and a compact disc or video about the special world of a child. The kits are great for long car trips. Developmental tips and links to online and local programs and resources as well. Baltimore County Public Library Services The library is a great place to visit. Your child will enjoy the regularly scheduled Story Times at your neighborhood library. Children will also love our Kid's Pages Does Reading Aloud Really Make a Difference? by Children's Literacy Initiative Tips are given on how to make reading aloud effective. Suggests books to read aloud to pre-kindergarten to third graders. Helping Your Child Become a Reader from United States Department of Education Learning to read needs to be in place long before children enter school. Find learning activities and typical language accomplishments for children from infancy through age 6. Most are based in the everyday routines of you and your children.

139. Childcare Providers Fight For Union Rights | Discrimination | Retail Worker Donald Carcieri vetoed the Family Childcare providers Business Opportunity Act of 2005. While the state subsidizes daycare fees for 13000 parents, http://www.retailworker.com/node/15728

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140. Idaho Department Of Health & Welfare At the beginning of each month, parents and their child care provider will receive a Notice in the mail explaining how much ICCP expects to cover. http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/DesktopModules/ArticlesSortable/ArticlesSr

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