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What Is Child Care Licensing

WEBChild care licensing is a process where state and territory governments set minimum health and safety requirements that child care programs must meet to legally operate. These requirements help ensure your child is …

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Staff Qualifications and Required Training Childcare.gov

WEBEach state and territory sets minimum education qualifications and training requirements for new program staff and family child care providers. These requirements are based on the type of care setting and ages of children …

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Health and Safety Requirements Childcare.gov

WEBHere are some of those health and safety requirements: Sanitation requirements help stop the spread of germs and include handwashing, diapering, toileting, and general …

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Child Care Health and Safety Violations: State and Territory …

WEBTo file a child care complaint or report a child care health and safety violation, contact your regional licensing office. Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties: 301-791-4585: …

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How Is Child Care Regulated to Ensure Children’s Health and Safety

WEBLicensing is the main way the U.S. and its territories regulate child care. Child care licensing is a process where state and territory governments set minimum health and safety …

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Supporting Children’s Physical Health Childcare.gov

WEBMaking sure your child is physically healthy is an important part of supporting their ongoing growth and development. Child physical health is more than just tracking their height …

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How Can I Support My Child’s Health and Development

WEBThe healthy, positive relationships children have with their family and caregivers play an important role in supporting their ongoing health and development. This section …

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Supporting Children’s Development Childcare.gov

WEBSupporting Children’s Development. Child development is the process children take as they grow from infancy into adulthood. As children grow, they develop the skills and …

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Family Child Care Homes Childcare.gov

WEBFamily child care providers may offer more flexible hours, such as evening and weekend care. Families with multiple children may prefer for siblings to be cared for together …

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Keeping Children Safe Childcare.gov

WEBChildren younger than 6 years old are at greatest risk for health problems caused by lead exposure. Learn more on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s web page on …

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School-Age Child Care and Camp Programs Childcare.gov

WEBDepending on the child care rules in your state or territory, some school-age child care programs must have a child care license to operate while others may be permitted to …

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Supporting Children’s Well-Being Childcare.gov

WEBMental health helps children think clearly, make good decisions, manage stressful situations, and have positive relationships with others. Emotional health supports a …

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Look, Listen, and Ask: Choosing Quality Child Care Tip Sheets

WEBThe Look, Listen, and Ask tip sheets are short tools to help guide your child care program visits. They are designed to help you learn more about the program. There is a tip sheet …

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Child Care Financial Assistance Options Childcare.gov

WEBGovernment Programs. Child care financial assistance (also called vouchers, certificates, or subsidies): States and territories receive funding from the federal government to provide …

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Understanding and Responding to Challenging Behaviors

WEBHere are some examples of challenging behavior: Toddlers sometimes hit, bite, fall to the floor, cry, kick, or yell “no.”. Some preschoolers argue or fight over toys, refuse to take …

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How Do I Get Help Paying for Child Care

WEBChild Care Financial Assistance for Military Families. provides information about child care financial assistance programs available to military families. If you need help paying for …

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Head Start and Early Head Start Childcare.gov

WEBEarly Head Start programs support pregnant women and families with children younger than age 3 years. Head Start programs serve children between 3 and 5 years old. These …

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Supporting Children’s Learning Through Play Childcare.gov

WEBPlay allows children to be active, calm their minds, follow their own ideas, pretend, be creative, and build physical, social, and intellectual skills. In fact, play is the main way …

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Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Childcare.gov

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Health Insurance Programs Childcare.gov

WEBMedicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults, and people with disabilities. Medicaid is …

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Delaware: Health and Social Service Resources Childcare.gov

WEBDo you need information on mental health or home visiting services? Are you looking for child support enforcement resources? Do you need to find child car seat safety …

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