Wonder Kids - Child care resources for parents and caregivers

Saying good-bye can be a stressful time since it is normal and healthy for young children to have a strong attachment to their parents. Young children’s attachments and their ability to separate from their parents varies by age. Children ages birth to 12 months are closely attached to their parents and are dependent upon them…

Reducing the spread of infectious diseases is an important challenge in child care settings. Exposure to new germs is increased by bringing groups of children together, and immature immune systems mean that exposures are more likely to result in infection. Some of the more common problems are colds and flu, chicken pox, measles, gastrointestinal diseases,…

More and more infants and toddlers are spending time each day in some type of child care setting. All children, especially infants and toddlers need a child care setting where they can thrive with caregivers who understand how to promote their healthy growth and development. That’s because young children need appropriate stimulation. They need to…

Would you like to communicate with your child before they can talk? Do you want to increase your child’s reading and language abilities? Baby Sign Language is an exciting activity based on muscles and movement, not just looking and listening. Small children love to learn to sign, just as they love to learn anything by…

High quality care for babies and toddlers can enrich children’s early experience and complement the work of parents and family members.  The key to quality child care is a high-quality relationship with caregivers. It is through a close relationship with caring adults, including child care providers that children flourish and learn about the world and…