To request hard copies of the publications listed below, use the following publication order forms: Choosing Quality Child Care - A Resources Guide (PDF) All other publications (PDF, Word)

Choosing Quality Child Care - A Resource Guide

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

• Resource Guide as One Document (PDF)
• Resource Guide in Tri-Fold Brochure Format (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.

• Table of Contents (PDF)
• 02: Introduction (PDF)
• 03: Health, Safety and Nutrition Practices (PDF)
• 04: Understand 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)

Milestones of Child Development (English only)

This is a comprehensive reference guide designed to assist adults working with and caring for young children with emotional, cognitive, and physical needs.

• Table of Contents (PDF)
• 02: Overview (PDF)
• 03: Social and Emotional Development (PDF)
• 04: Approaches to Learning (PDF)
• 05: Language and Literacy (PDF)
• 06: Cognition and General Knowledge (PDF)
• 07: Fine Arts (PDF)
• 08: Physical Development and Health (PDF)
• 09: Glossary, References and Documents Reviewed (PDF)

The Director's Toolbox (English only)

This manual is a training aid for directors and staff members in child care/child development centers. It provides sample policies, procedures, forms, checklists and outlines for designing and implementing new staff orientation, developing new programs, and enhancing existing programs.

This publication is only available in hard copy.

• Order Form (PDF, Word)