Note: Due to budget constraints, we can no longer provide printed copies of the publications below.

Choosing Quality Child Care - A Resource Guide

• 01 Types of Child Care (PDF)
• 02 Child Care Setting (PDF)
• 03 Provider Characteristics (PDF)
• 04 Telephone Interview Form (PDF)
• 05 On site Interview Form (PDF)
• 06 Touring Child Care Settings (PDF)
• 07 Provider Ratings (PDF)
• 08 Provider Report Card (PDF)
• 09 Emergency Contacts (PDF)
• 10 Additional Resources (PDF)

• Resource Guide (all in one document) (PDF)
• Resource Guide (tri-fold brochure) (PDF)

Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals (English only)

This publication is intended to improve the quality of early childhood programs by clearly identifying the skills and knowledge needed by adults who are supporting the growth and development of children from birth to kindergarten. This publication is currently only available in English.

• 01 Contents (PDF)
• 02 Introduction (PDF)
• 03 Health, Safety and Nutrition Practices (PDF)
• 04 Understanding Child Growth and Development (PDF)
• 05 Appropriate Child Observation and Assessment (PDF)
• 06 Partnering with Families and Community (PDF)
• 07 Learning Environment (PDF)
• 08 Effective Interactions (PDF)
• 09 Program Management (PDF)
• 10 Teacher Qualifications and Professional Development (PDF)
• 11 References (PDF)

• Competencies (all in one document) (PDF)
• Competencies (cover & copyright) (PDF)

• 01 Contents (PDF)
• 02 Overview (PDF)
• 03 Social & Emotional Development (PDF)
• 04 Approaches to learning (PDF)
• 05 Language & Literacy (PDF)
• 06 Cognition & General Knowledge (PDF)
• 07 Fine Arts (PDF)
• 08 Physical Development & Health (PDF)
• 09 Glossary (PDF)

• Milestones (all in one document) (PDF)
• Milestones (cover & copyright) (PDF)

Director's Toolbox

This publication is designed to assist directors in meeting the standards for Licensed Child Day Centers. It also guides directors and new staff members through the process of orientation. Included is a wide variety of recommended and required sample and model forms.

• 1. Introduction (PDF)
• 2. Chapter 2 - Policies and Procedures (PDF)
• 3. Chapter 1 - Getting Started (PDF)
• 4. Chapter 3 - Health and Safety (PDF)
• 5. Chapter 4 -- Orientation, Training, and Staff Development (PDF)

• Director's Toolbox (PDF)