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Hi,
It can often be fun and educational for your daycare children, not to mention yourself to create some art, but you need to be careful that the materials you buy are safe to use.
I’ve just been reading a report about this which you may want to read.
Here’s and excerpt:
“On November 18, 1988, the President signed […]

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I’ve just found a very useful checklist to help you to make sure that your home is safe for children.
Here’s the intro:
“Homes are wonderful places to care for children, but
they are full of hazards including electrical appliances,
stairs, bathtubs, and dozens of poisonous medicines and
household cleaners.
Unintentional injuries cause the death of many children
and also leave […]

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Do you ever wonder how other home daycare providers run their home daycares. Is there anything you could learn from them?
Why not get together with some other home daycare providers and work together by looking at what each other does.
I’ve just been reading an article on this subject which is very interesting.
Here it is:
National […]

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I’ve just found an interesting article about using worksheets with young children which I thought you might find interessting.
Here it is:
WORKSHEETS: GOOD OR BAD?
National Network for Child Care’s Connections Newsletter
Peggy Patten, M.Ed.
Staff Development Coordinator
School of Human Resources and Family Studies
University of Illinois
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Parents and child care professionals serve as children’s first teachers. Children become ready […]

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Hi,
Looking after children with developmental delays (e.g. Down’s Syndrome) can be very rewarding.
I’ve just found an article about how to deal with such children which you may find interesting.
Here’s and excerpt:
“Years ago, parents were told to institutionalize children with Down’s Syndrome as infants. Now we know that children with Down’s Syndrome and other developmental […]

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Hi,
I’ve just found a very handy sheet containing snack ideas for one to two year olds which may be helpful in your home daycare.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Snacks are good for your child! They are a “mini”
meal and help your child to grow.
Snack Ideas
— Milk Group
puddings or custards
cottage cheese, milkshakes,
cheese cubes, and yogurt
— Meat Group
hard-boiled eggs, tuna […]

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I’ve just found a forum post by a home daycare provider who’s furious that a child’s grandparent was angry at her for not going on holiday. Unfortunately this is something that many home daycare providers can resonate with. Fortunately it’s pretty easy to be in control of this situation if you have a rock solid […]

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Hi,
I’ve just found a very informative webpage about children’s mental health which is useful for anyone running a home daycare.
Here’s an excerpt:
“The Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health communications campaign is a national public information and education campaign to:
Increase public awareness about the importance of protecting and nurturing the mental health of young people.
Foster […]

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I’ve just been reading a very interesting article about communicating with children which I thought you may find useful.
Here’s an excerpt:
“Each day, in every classroom, there are thousands of human-to-human interactions. With words, smiles, and open arms, teachers and children seek to communicate. And in doing so, a teacher can connect with children in […]

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I’ve just found an article all about food and nutrition for childcare which I thought you’d be interested in.
Here it is:
CHILD CARE HOME: FOOD AND NUTRITION
Jana Funk
Extension Home Economist
Oklahoma State University
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The Department of Human Services has set Food and Nutrition guidelines. Child
care providers must follow these guidelines. For example:
 

The child care home shall provide […]

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