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Screening tools can offer families and early childhood professionals reassurance that a child’s development is on track – or signal that a child might need additional evaluation and support.

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There are a number of things your program can do to limit the spread of head lice.

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The simplest of activities can promote stimulation and growth as children explore their world.

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We strongly advise against sharing RISE user logins and passwords. It's best to manage your own account.

Preschool teacher and student high-fiving over building with blocks.

"After several years as a preschool teacher, I became tired of saying 'No,' so I decided to create a Yes! environment."

Rainbow and clouds made out of puffy paint.

Make your own Puffy Paint with these simple ingredients.

Seven young children wearing backpacks standing in a school hallway with arms linked.

As part of licensing and ICCP requirements, child care providers have been asked to regularly practice certain drills.

Child with a plastic hard hat on and using a plastic wrench while his father watches him.

Effective, engaging interactions and environments form the foundation for all learning in early childhood settings.

Four young girls sitting at a table with colored pencils. Two of the girls are watching one draw a picture.

For young children, there are four stages of drawing and writing that you may see as they go and develop.

Young girl playing outside with a giant bubble.

Make giant bubbles with the following ingredients.