Resources for Your Family

We understand that families want the best for their children. Below are valuable resources to help parents learn more about what makes a high-quality early childhood education program.

Family Resources

1. NAEYC: Understanding and Choosing a High-Quality Program

2. Zero to Three: Early Development and Learning

Additional Research Resources (APA Citations)

• Estes, L. S., Krogh, S. L., & Huisman, S. (2021). Pathways to Teaching Young Children: An Introduction to Early Childhood Education (2nd ed.). San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education.

• National Association for the Education of Young Children. (2020). NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items. Washington, DC: NAEYC.

• Zero to Three. (2024). Early Development and Learning. Retrieved from https://www.zerotothree.org/early-development

• NAEYC. (2024). What Does a High-Quality Program Look Like?. Retrieved from https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/what-does-high-quality-program-look

• American Academy of Pediatrics. (2023). HealthyChildren.org: Developmental Milestones. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org

Developmental Milestones

The American Academy of Pediatrics provides resources for parents to understand the key developmental milestones of babies and children.

HealthyChildren.org: Developmental Milestones

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