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Nationwide Resources

  • Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services (ACF) External link opens in new window or tab.
    Responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities.
  • Milestone Tracker External link opens in new window or tab.
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the Milestone Tracker, a free application for tracking a child’s development in a fun and easy way. The app adds to the suite of free, family-friendly materials available through the CDC Learn the Signs, Act Early External link opens in new window or tab. program.
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) External link opens in new window or tab.
    Dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.
  • National Indian Child Care Association (NICCA) External link opens in new window or tab.
    The mission of the National Indian Child Care Association is to unify tribes and tribal organizations to promote high quality culturally relevant child care and development.
  • National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education External link opens in new window or tab.
    The National Resource Center's primary mission is to promote health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation..
  • Reading Rockets External link opens in new window or tab.
    Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project that offers research-based and best-practice information on teaching kids to read.
  • Talk, Read, Sing Together, Every Day! External link opens in new window or tab.
    A suite of resources from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education that can help enrich children’s early language experiences beginning from birth. The information includes tip sheets for families, preschool teachers, and infant/toddler teachers and caregivers, as well as a fact sheet that highlights the evidence behind the benefits of being bilingual and embracing children’s home languages. All tip sheets are available in English and Spanish, and can be downloaded for free.
  • Zero to Three External link opens in new window or tab.
    Supports the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families.

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International Resources

  • Learning Opportunities for Children Up to Age Four External link opens in new window or tab.
    A series of video clips developed by the Department of Education in Zurich, Switzerland, shows parents and educators how to create learning opportunities out of everyday activities. The clips are available in 13 languages.

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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