The quality of childcare matters. It makes a difference in the life of the individual child, and beyond. The quality of childcare affects the family, the community, and the future. Certain elements are essential.
Resources
National
Child Care Bureau http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/.
Child Care Information Exchange http://ccie.com/.
National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org.
National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies http://www.naccrra.org/policy/background_issues/high-quality-child-care-matters.
National Network for Child Care http://www.nncc.org/Choose.Quality.Care/ingredients.html.
Texas
Kindergarten Teachers of Texas http://www.ktot.org/.
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.texasaeyc.org/.
Dallas
Big Thought http://bigthought.org/.
Child Care Group http://www.childcaregroup.org/.
Dallas Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.daeyc.com/.
75104
Child Care Facilities Registered in Cedar Hill TxDFPS75104 .pdf.
Standards
Developmentally Appropriate Practice http://www.naeyc.org/dap.
Licensing http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/child_care/about_child_care_licensing/.
Teacher Certification - Child Development Associate http://www.cdacouncil.org/.
Accreditation http://www.naeyc.org/accreditation.
Contact
Phone: 903-468-8627
Fax: 903-468-5997
Email: Josh_Thompson@TAMU-Commerce.edu
Office: EdSouth 221
MPLX 129
Department of Curriculum &
Instruction
Texas A&M University-Commerce
P.O. Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
