Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the San Bernardino community. As we reflect on the events of the past twenty four hours we are yet again reminded of the need to be ever-prepared and vigilant.
Coping in the Wake of Mass Shootings and Violent Events
Topics: Systems Building, Best Practices, Health & Safety
Continue ReadingChild Care Aware® of America to Launch Emergency Preparedness Program
Three states will be selected to help increase the capacity of CCR&Rs to serve their communities during a crisis.
Topics: Business Operations for CCR&Rs, Systems Building, Health & Safety, News
Continue ReadingKeeping Children Safe on Child Health Day and Every Day
Child Health Day
Child Health Day is October 30, and while we care about child health, nutrition, and obesity prevention every day of the year, we’d like to take this opportunity to highlight the specific issues of lead poisoning and fire safety.
Topics: Systems Building, Best Practices, Health & Safety
Continue ReadingChildren and Obesity Prevention – What Really Works
We’ve seen recent numbers showing that rates of obesity are continuing to increase among some low-income children ages 2-5 – but there is hope on the horizon.
Topics: Health & Safety, News
Continue ReadingNew Survey Shows Wide Support for School Meal and Dietary Guidelines
According to a survey sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a majority of Americans support the national school nutrition standards. The poll found that 9 out of 10 people in the United States support the national school nutrition standards, which were revised in 2010 as part of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act. Additionally, 86 percent of people asked say that school nutrition standards should stay the same or be strengthened.
Topics: Health & Safety
Continue ReadingEarth Sciences and the Importance of STEM Education
Earth Sciences Week is October 11-17, and your little ones are never too young to learn about the world we live in. Think of it as part of their STEM education, and a way to encourage good stewardship of the Earth year-round!
Topics: Best Practices, Health & Safety, News
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