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Mail and Web-based lessons provide professional development opportunities for practitioners. The Better Kid Care Distance Education Program helps childcare providers maintain their PA Department of Public Welfare certificate of compliance or registration.
Meets Keystone STARS standards for new staff
Better Kid Care Mentoring Line – if you have questions about caring for other people's children.
101 Snack Ideas (pdf)
101 Ways to Keep Kids Busy (pdf)
101+ Ways to Care for Kids: A Handbook for Child Care Providers (pdf)
An Early Education Provider’s Guide to Early Intervention Services in Pennsylvania
Caring for Growing Children (pdf)
Emergency Preparedness Training Information
E-Newsletter – New subscribers can join and have this newsletter delivered to their e-mail by sending request to http://eepurl.com/dRhWg.
Child Care… Is it the Job for Me? – A decision-making video designed for individuals interested in opening a home-based childcare business.
Child Care Options for Employers – A handbook of effective strategies for recruitment and retention
Caring Ideas resource pages
The Basics for Caring for Children in Your Home
Family Time / Work Time – a monthly publication to share with your families.
Parents Count – more practical tips to share covering a variety of topics. Spanish versions also available.
Helpful Resources: Child Care Regulations and Certification (pdf)
Helpful Resources: Child Care Ideas (Better Kid Care, Extension and Keystone STARS) (pdf)
Helpful Resources: (pdf)
Kids in Control – A Kids Guide to Being Responsible (pdf)
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
PA Early Learning Keys to Quality
Other web sites with information about children, childcare and families
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Tips to Help Your Child Succeed
Also available in these languages:
School Readiness – Tips to Help Your Child Succeed DVD Order Form.