Child Development Health and Safety
American Academy of Pediatrics
Dedicated to the health of all children.
Early Learning Coalitions
A network of statewide and local organizations reaching out with tips, tools, and connections for parents, caregivers, child care providers, and communities.
Council for Children and Families
CCF promotes the optimal development of children and families by leading Washington state in its efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Developmental Milestones in Early Literacy
Early literacy milestones for children 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 24-36 months, and 3 years and up.
Institute for Learning and Brain Science (I-LABS)
Located at the University of Washington, I-LABS is an international leader in the scientific study of the developing mind and brain so that all children can achieve their full potential.
Talaris Institute
Advancing knowledge of child development, especially social/emotional development, and what research tells us about how children think, feel, and learn.
Tufts University Child and Family Web Guide
The WebGuide is a directory that evaluates, describes and provides links to hundreds of sites containing child development research and practical advice.
Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program
Expands access to oral health prevention and treatment services. The program provides preventive and restorative dental care to Medicaid-eligible children from birth through age 5, with the emphasis on enrollment by the first birthday.
"Cavity Free Kids"
An oral health curriculum that was developed by the Washington Dental Service Foundation for early learning programs, including Head Start and child care. The curriculum includes both classroom activities for children and parent education materials. WDS Foundation offers Cavity Free Kids training and materials at no charge to early learning programs in Washington state.
Delta Dental - Pediatric Oral Health
Washington Dental Service Foundation
A non-profit funded by Washington Dental Service – the leading dental benefits company in Washington state. WDS Foundation is committed to improving the oral health of young children through early intervention and prevention initiatives. For additional resources for child care providers, educators and parents please go to www.deltadentalwa.com.
Zero to Three
A national site that focuses on the healthy development of babies and toddlers.
School Readiness
Foundation for Early Learning
Tips for parents and caregivers on how to encourage children's early learning. Also supports Getting School Ready Web site. PDF versioins of the Getting School Ready booklet is available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali and Russian.
National Reading Panel
Updated regularly with new publications and materials to help children learn to read.
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Washington’s state agency that supports the K-12 system. Site includes links to local school districts and an online report card for the state, school districts and individual schools.
PBS Teachers
Free preK-12 resources to support learning at home and at school.
Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read makes literacy promotion a standard part of pediatric primary care, so that children grow up with books and a love of reading. Be sure to check out their Reading Tip, What Children Like in Books, and Developmental Milestones of Early Literacy.
Success By 6™
Sponsored locally by United Way of Snohomish County, Success By 6™ is providing the tools and training for parents, teachers, and child care providers at 54 sites to improve school readiness.
Washington State Department of Early Learning
Offers a child’s checklist for school readiness
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General Early Learning Research and Information
Administration for Children and Families
Within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, ACF is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
Child Care and Early Education Research Connections
Offering a comprehensive, up-to-date and easy-to-use collection of more than 13,000 resources from the many disciplines related to child care and early education.
National Institute for Early Education Research
Supports early childhood education initiatives by providing objective, nonpartisan information based research. Publishes annual State of Preschool.
National Scientific Council on the Developing Child
Multi-disciplinary collaboration comprising of leading scholars in neuroscience, early childhood development, pediatrics, and economics.
The Society for Research in Child Development
Promotes multidisciplinary research in the field of human development.
U.S. Child Care Bureau
Supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and afterschool programs.
Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Program (Employer Page)
Includes information about on-site child care, family friendly practices, and workplace trends.
Information for Child Care Providers
Child Care & Early Education Research Connections
A comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-use collection of more than 14,000 resources from the many disciplines related to child care and early education.
Department of Early Learning - Provider Page
Child care subsidies, licensing, facility financing, professional development, and the State Training and Registry System (STARS) registry.
Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network - Professional DevelopmentWashington Scholarships for child care professionals, facility financing options, and news. |
