Regulations and Standards
Early childhood systems must enhance and align standards both within and across systems.
Standards should be used to integrate services and practices across systems as appropriate. They must be updated regularly to reflect current child and family needs and best practices.
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New Resources for States’ Infant and Toddler Early Learning Guidelines Webinar
This Policy Center/National Infant & Toddler Child Care Initiative webinar highlighted two new resources for states as they develop, implement, and revise Early Learning Guidelines for infants and to…
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Putting Standards Into Practice: States' Use of Early Learning Guidelines
Learn how Early Learning Guidelines for infants and toddlers improve the quality of care and learning and develop a more qualified workforce.
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Learn how this program supports the education and preparation of an effective, well-compensated, and diverse early learning workforce.
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Healthy Beginnings is designed to help caregivers tap the amazing potential for learning and growth that all young children have. The site offers resources, knowledge, and support around child care a…
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Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines for Ages Birth to 3
Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers: Recommendations for States, a 2008 report by ZERO TO THREE, drawing on the expertise of national and state leaders, offers recommendations and exam…
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Louisiana's Early Learning Guidelines
Louisiana released birth to five early learning guidelines in 2013.
