Arkansas Approved Early Childhood Curriculum from the Office of Early Childhood
Arkansas Child Development and Early Learning Standards: Birth through 60 Months (Arkansas CDELS)
(English) (Spanish)
Arkansas Workforce Knowledge and Competencies (WKC) for Early Care and Education Professionals
Adventures for Toddlers comprehensive curriculum for children aged 18 to 36 months
Adventures in Learning comprehensive curriculum for children aged 3 to 5 years old
Association of Measurements: Early Childhood (AOM) the relationship of the Arkansas CDELS to other educational standards and measurements
Books and Movement: A Magical Mix (BAMMM!) series of activity guides that connect literature and movement
Connecting Literature and Math (CLAM) supports teachers by providing math to children aged 3 to 5
Connecting with Infants curriculum for children birth to 18 months
Creative Adventures with Literature literature and art supplement for teachers of children ages 3 to 5
Developmental Rating Scale: Birth through 36 Months (DRS)
(print) (interactive)
Developmental Rating Scale: 19 through 60 Months (DRS)
(print) (interactive)
Getting Ready For Kindergarten: A Calendar of Family Activities (2023) ideas and activities for families with children ages 4 and 5 to do together to prepare for kindergarten
Infant and Toddler Family Connection activities that connect infants and toddlers to their families and to their child care settings
Kindergarten Readiness Indicator Checklist for Families (KRIC)
(English)
Kindergarten Readiness Indicator Checklist for Early Childhood Educators (KRIC)
(English) (Spanish)
KRIC for Families placemat (free laminated copies available to order at 479-575-6637)
(English) (Spanish)
Story-A-Month collection of storytelling patterns and learning activities for favorite children’s books and Mother Goose Rhymes
Strategies and Activities: Infant Toddler based on the Arkansas CDELS in building quality developmentally appropriate curriculum, goals, and environments for children in the classroom
Strategies and Activities: Preschool based on the Arkansas CDELS in building quality developmentally appropriate curriculum, goals, and environments for children in the classroom
The Family Connection activities that connect children ages 3 to 5 to their classroom and their families
"TOP 10" Basics for Health and Safety in Child Care Centers
"TOP 10" Basics for Health and Safety in Child Care Family Homes
Child Care Aware® of America works with a national network of more than 400 child care resource and referral agencies and other partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care. CCAoA leads projects that increase the quality and availability of child care, conducts research, and advocates for child care policies that positively impact the lives of children and families.
Child Care Aware sites in Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas and River Valley
ATTENTION ARKANSAS CHILD CARE PROFESSIONALS:
The below MLRs are the most current version from the Office of Early Childhood, effective December 1, 2020. Please check the publication date on the cover page at your center or home and ensure that it's the newest version.
Minimum Licensing Requirements for Child Care Centers (rev. 12/01/2020)
Minimum Licensing Requirements for Licensed Child Care Family Homes (rev. 12/01/2020)
Minimum Licensing Requirements for Out-of-School Time Facilities (rev. 12/01/2020)
Minimum Licensing Requirements for Registered Child Care Family Homes (rev. 12/01/2020)
Topics and Helpful Resources
Arkansas Department of Education (ADE)
Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Arkansas Early Childhood Association (AECA)
Arkansas Education Service Cooperatives
Arkansas Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
- Birth through Prekindergarten Teaching Credential
- Infant and Toddler Certificate
- Child Care Licensing
Arkansas Professional Development Registry (PDR)
Association for Early Learning Leaders
Caring for Our Children (CFOC) the most up-to-date source for health and safety guidelines in early care and education programs
Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, a multidisciplinary team committed to driving science-based innovation in policy and practice
- Brain Building Through Play: Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Children
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Milestones for children ages 2 months to 5 years
- Learn the Signs. Act Early. track your child’s development and act early if you have a concern
Child Data Sheet for Family Home Providers
Child Development Associate Credential™ (CDA) Credentialing Process Overview
Curricula Concepts promoting positive relationships between educators, children, and their families
Disabilities
- First Connections an Arkansas program under IDEA designed for families and children, ages birth to 3, with special needs
- iCAN Arkansas' statewide Assistive Technology program
- IDEA from the US Department of Education's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
- Office of Special Education Programs for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities ages birth to 21
- Part C of IDEA early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities, and their families
- Wrightslaw information, laws, and advocacy about children's disabilities for parents and educators
Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)
Health
- Arkansas Children's for community, family, and child health
- Arkansas WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) the special supplemental nutrition program from the Arkansas Department of Health
- ARKids First a health insurance program that provides coverage for thousands of children across the state
- KidsHealth advice and resources on children's health, behavior, and growth – from before birth through the teen years
- Prevent Portion Distortion
- Rethink Your Drink
Hearing
- Communicating With Baby: Tips and Milestones From Birth to Age 5 from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Infant Hearing in Arkansas info from the Arkansas Department of Health
- Your Baby's Hearing and Communicative Development Checklist from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Indispensable Policies and Practices for High-Quality Pre-K from New America
MyPlate ideas and tips to help create a healthier eating style that meets individual needs from the USDA
National Association for Family Child Care
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Center for Children in Poverty
National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
National Head Start Association
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
Poverty
Safety
- ChildSafe Kit request a free kit, a must-have for all parents
- Period of PURPLE Crying® from the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Prevent Choking! (English) (Spanish)
- Requesting a Child Maltreatment Registry Check video from the Arkansas Department of Children and Family Services
- Safe Kids Worldwide protecting kids from unintentional injuries
- Safe Sleep for Your Baby resources for caregivers and families
- You Can Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome from the Arkansas Department of Health
Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA)
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Arkansas Scholarship Program creates access to higher education for teachers, directors, and family child care providers
TIPS for Great Kids! a useful, practical info for parents that leads to successful outcomes for children ages birth to 5 years from UAMS
Tools of the Mind® helping children become intentional and reflective learners, by creating a classroom in which instruction reflect children's learning capacity, rather than age-level expectations
- A Year of Play browse fun seasonal activities by month to find play activities that promote your child's development all year
- Getting Started with Mindfulness: A Toolkit for Early Childhood Organizations
- Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
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