Parent Resources
In addition to providing up-to-date information about childcare, Child Care Action Council also supports other programs promoting the overall well-being of children and their families.
Safe Kids exists to eliminate accidental childhood injury and death. Safe Kids is a network of community partners dedicated to preventing accidental injury to children ages 14 and under. Through this program, Child Care Action Council provides wheeled sport safety information and low cost helmets; child passenger safety information and reduced price car seats (income qualification required); water safety information and low cost life jackets and more. For more information about this valuable service click here.
Featuring an interactive exhibit providing families with young children ages 8 months to 8 years a rich, hands-on math and science learning opportunity. BLOCKFest has been shown to increase parent knowledge of early development in the areas of math and science education, while providing opportunities to increase social skills and literacy opportunities for young children. The importance of young children developing basic abilities in literacy and numeracy in the early years is recognized globally. As an award winning and research- based program, BLOCKFest offers the opportunity for parents to help their children become math and science thinkers. For more information contact Teresa Winstead, BLOCKFest Coordinator via email at blockfest@ccacwa.org.
South Sound Association for the Education of Young Children
Thurston County Family Child Care Association
United Way of Grays Harbor County
United Way of Lewis County
State
Department of Early Learning (DEL)
DEL Webpage for Providers
Division of Developmental Disabilities
State Training And Registry System (STARS)
Washington Association for the Education of Young Children
Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect
Washington State Child Care Information System
Washington State Family Child Care Association
Washington State Child Care Resource and Referral Network
Washington State Laws for Family Child Care Providers
Washington State Laws for Child Care Centers
National
Birth to Three
National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Teaching Young Children
Punky's Child Care Organization
Child Care Aware
Cuidado de niños enterado en español
National Family Child Care Association
Council for Professional Recognition (CDA Council)
National Association of Child Care Professionals
Publications
Child Care Action Council Newsletters
Child Care Action Council Annual Reports
Baby Tips e-book from 4ParentsNetwork.com
Child Care Center Licensing Guidebook
Family Child Care Home Licensing Basics
