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A majority of young children participate in early
education and child care programs. The term, "early
education and child care" is used on this
site because it emphasizes that education occurs
in all settings. High-quality programs improve
child health and promote development and learning.
Parents play a key role in ensuring that child
care programs are of high quality and offer safe,
healthy, and nurturing environments for young
children.
The links and resources offered below will help
you learn about important health and safety practices,
and ensure that the care your child receives is
of the highest quality possible.
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Spotlight
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New Website for Parents: Healthy Kids, Healthy Care!
The National Resource Center for Health and Safety
in Child Care and Early Education just launched a
new web site for parents: Healthy Kids, Healthy Care.
The site is a parent-friendly tool on health and safety
issues in child care, and can be found on the web
at: www.healthykids.us.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
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- Find
the Answer!
Information and resources to help you answer questions
such as:
- How do I locate quality care in my area?
- How do I evaluate a child care provider?
- What do quality child care programs look
like?
...and more.
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Health and Safety
Issues in Child Care
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Other
Resources
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- AAP Online BookStore
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers important
literature about child care through its online BookStore.
Learn more about these resources through this informative
Web page.
- Assure the Best for
Your Baby's Physical Development
Download this color guide to earlychildhood development.
Great for parents and child care providers alike.
Developed by Pathways Awareness Foundation.
- Brochures
and Publications from Child Care Aware
Child Care Aware offers many publications in English
and Spanish on child care topics for download or purchase.
Some examples are:
- Caring
for Our Children
This comprehensive resource outlines health and safety
guidelines for child care centers and homes. Here
you can find information about safe outdoor play,
food preparation, and much more. Click on the link
above to view the online version of Caring for Our
Children available at the National Resource Center
for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
Web site.
- Choosing
and Paying for Child Care: Child Care Bureau Parents'
Place
Find answers to parents' frequently asked questions
about child care from the
Child Care Bureau, a division of the US Department
of Health and Human
Services.
- Early Brain Development:
Materials from Talaris Research Institute
Talaris Research Institute is dedicated to discovering
how children think, feel and learn. From birth to
age five, a child observes, experiments, and begins
to understand the world — a learning experience
unmatched by any other.
Check out the "Spotlights" section for video
clips and fact sheets on a variety of subjects (including
temper tantrums, night terrors, stranger anxiety,
and more).
- Finding
a Doctor and Dentist
Find out why it's important for you and your children
to have regular sources of health and dental care,
and how you can locate a doctor and dentist in your
area.
- Parents
Action for Children
Get practical information on what quality child care
is, how to choose a center or home for your child,
and how to advocate for safe and healthy care for
all children. Click here
to learn how you can take action to demand quality,
affordable child
care.
- Partner
With Your Child's Pediatrician: Bright Futures Tools
and Resources
These tip sheets help families partner with health
professionals to ensure their children's healthy development:
- Working
Mother
You are not alone! This site has great ideas about
how to manage being a
working mother, the top 100 companies to work for,
working mom groups, and more.
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