Keyword: Child Care Centers
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Quality in Early Childhood Education
This Q&A explains how quality is measured for early childhood education, what the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS) is, and how program or school accreditation relates to quality.
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Approaches to Early Childhood Education
This Q&A will provide families with introductory explanations of some common approaches to early childhood education in the U.S.
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The More We Work Together: Partnerships for Preschoolers with Disabilities in Childcare
Inclusion in preschool and childcare occurs when children with and without disabilities learn and play together.
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Collaborative Care: Teaming to Support Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities
Like most families, families of children with disabilities use a variety of early care and education programs such as center- or home-based childcare to meet their needs and provide valuable and inclusive learning experiences for their children.
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Early Childhood Special Education and Inclusive Child Care
his resource list contains links to information about early childhood special education and inclusive childcare for children ages 3-5 years old.
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Early Intervention: Resources for Families, Childcare, and Early Childhood Teachers
When a very young child shows delays in development, there are services in Illinois to support the child and their family. Early Intervention (EI) services focus on infants and toddlers with disabilities and delays, birth through age three, and their families.
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Keeping Healthy and Safe: Smaller Group Sizes
Young children are attending programs that may have smaller groups or different groups. Adults can support them with simple explanations, visual supports, and practice.
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Returning to Childcare During COVID-19
Families returning to childcare during the COVID-19 situation may have many questions and concerns.
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Returning to Early Childhood Programs During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives. Our routines have been changed. We have been unable to see our loved ones. We are concerned for our health and the health of others. As children and families slowly transition back to work and child care, families and caregivers may have concerns about how to best…
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How Teachers Can Help When a Child Says, “Mommy, I Don’t Want to Go to Preschool!”
While there are many reasons a child may not want to come to school, there are a few things teachers can do to support children during this difficult time. Things that help build a sense of belonging may increase the child’s willingness to come to school. These include providing positive interactions, creating equal opportunities to…
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Starting a Childcare Center in Illinois
Starting a child care center offers an opportunity to positively impact the lives of young children and their families in your community. Before you start caring for young children, there are many things to consider.
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Thoughts on Leadership
These experiences reminded me of some of the fundamental aspects of effective leadership practices in such complex environments.
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Childcare Options in Illinois
Child care centers provide care for groups of children in a range of settings.