The information in this brochure is simply a guide to what is typical development, and what behaviors might be worth asking about. If a behavior seems unusual, happens over and over or goes on for a long time, this may mean your child needs extra help. Catching problems at an early age usually makes them… Continue reading Plays Well with Others: A Guide to a Young Child’s Social and Emotional Development
Audience Category: For Families
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The Family Routine Guide (English)
This Family Routine Guide was developed to assist parents and caregivers in developing a plan to support young children who are using challenging behavior. The Family Routine Guide includes strategies for the common routines and activities that occur during the family’s week, and contains family planning sheets.
Guía de Rutinas Familiares
Esta Guía de Rutinas Familiares se desarrolló con el fin de ayudar a los padres de familia y cuidadores a desarrollar planes para apoyar a niños pequeños que experimentan comportamientos difíciles. La Guía de Rutinas Familiares abarca estrategias para las rutinas y actividades que ocurren comúnmente todas las semanas en la vida familiar. Incluye hoja… Continue reading Guía de Rutinas Familiares
Star Rated License
In September 2000, the Division issued star rated licenses to child care centers and family child care homes meeting all minimum child care requirements, as well as those choosing to meet higher standards. In 2005, the Division changed the way facilities earned stars in order to more accurately reflect indicators of a program’s quality. Currently,… Continue reading Star Rated License
Making Life Easier Resources – National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
The “Making Life Easier” series is designed specifically for parents and caregivers. This series of tipsheets contains valuable information on how to make often challenging events easier to navigate, and even enjoyable, for both caregivers and children. Tipsheets are available in English, Spanish and Chinese. (View accordion near the bottom of the page)
Starting Your Child Care Search
Finding child care can be a difficult task, whether you are a new parent, recently moved to a new area, or wondering what options are available to you and your family. Learn about steps you should take during your child care search from Child Care Aware of America.
Classroom Social Emotional Checklist for Parents
As you look for child care don’t forget about a very important area of child development: learning social and emotional skills (or how to get along with others and how to understand and express feelings in an appropriate way). Social and emotional skills are the foundation of all learning in the early years and teachers… Continue reading Classroom Social Emotional Checklist for Parents
NC Pre-K | North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program
This resource from the NC DCDEE provides guidance on North Carolina’s Pre-K Program.
Health Choice for Children (Health Insurance for Low-Income Children)
Learn more about the North Carolina Health Choice (NCHC) Health Insurance Program for Children, a comprehensive health coverage program for low-income children.
Classroom Resources for Exceptional Children – NC Department of Public Instruction
The mission of the Exceptional Children Division is to ensure that students with disabilities develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized education program in the least restrictive environment. Browse a variety of useful classroom resources.