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Military (CYTTAP – Childcare and Youth Training and Technical Assistance Program): This website features research-based information, resources, and professional development for childcare professionals serving military connected families.

School Age Resources:

Instructors: Information on Instructor Modules, including titles and descriptions

Media:

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www.betterkidcare.psu.edu Website Contents
Caregivers Directors Parents Distance Education CDA Information Spanish Resources
Distance Education Lessons for New Directors 101 Snack Ideas On Demand Lessons CDA Start Here Parents Count
New Staff Orientation New Staff Orientation101 Ways to Care for Kids Lessons by MailCDA Education

Tiempo de Familia, Tiempo de Trabajo (Family Time / Work Time)

New Staff Orientation REFRESHER New Staff Orientation REFRESHER

Choosing Childcare Guide

PA Department of Public Welfare CDA/PDR Libro de trabajo para nuevos empleados (New Staff Orientation)
Home-Based Caregiver Orientation
Distance Education

Childcare Tips for Parents - Articles

Childcare Tips for Parents - Public Service Announcements

Keystone STARS CDA Renewal Orientación para los proveedores de cuidado en casa
(Home Based Caregiver Orientation)
Choosing Childcare brochure (pdf) Child Development Associate (CDA)CDA Notions
Better Kid Care Information Packet Checklist for Choosing a Family Childcare Home (pdf) Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
101 Snack Ideas Activity Ideas Act 48 hours
101 Ways to Care for Kids 101 Ways to Keep Kids Busy Required forms
A Childcare Provider's Guide to Early Intervention Services in Pennylvania Monthly Snack Ideas Discontinued lessons
101 Ways to Keep Kids Busy Kids in Control -
A Kids Guide to Being Responsible
(pdf)
Great Transition Ideas

E-Newsletter

Activity Ideas The Basics for Caring for Children in Your Home
Monthly Snack Ideas Parents Count
Emergency Preparedness Training Information Family Time / Work Time
Mentoring LineCaring for Kids
E-Newsletter Childcare Options for Employers
Child care… Is it the Job for Me? Other Resources
The Basics for Caring for Children in Your Home Reading Wizards - Parents and Children Reading Together
Parents Count Coping with Traumatic Times
Family Time / Work Time Toddler Topics
Caring for Kids Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Tips to Help Your Child Succeed
Childcare Options for Employers
Reading Wizards - Parents and Children Reading Together
Coping with Traumatic Times
Toddler Topics
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Tips to Help Your Child Succeed
County Cooperative Extension Offices/Phone Numbers
County Resource Libraries
Past Satellite Workshops
DVD Workshop

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