The Business of Early Childhood Education/Childcare

"The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children."

"To support and leverage a nationwide network of providers and partners in expanding and promoting the power of family child care."

"Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential".

"Welcome to the official site of the American Academy of Pediatrics—an organization of 64,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults."

"APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States."

"The early years of a child's life are very important for his or her health and development. Parents, health professionals, educators, and others can work together as partners to help children grow up to reach their full potential."

Established in 1971, Child Care Network (CCN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support.

"Child Trends is the nation’s leading nonprofit research organization focused exclusively on improving the lives and prospects of children, youth, and their families."

"The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum) is a collection of 22 Federal government agencies involved in research and activities related to children and families."

"Our Mission is to harness the power of research to ensure that all children benefit from early learning experiences that affirm their individual, family, and community assets, fortify them against harmful consequences arising from economic instability and social exclusion, and that strengthen their developmental potential. "

"As children grow older, they develop in several different ways. Child development includes physical, intellectual, social, and emotional changes."

"Research-based information and resources related to the health of children, adults, families, and communities"

"Head Start and Early Head Start are administered by the Office of Head Start (OHS), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)."

" Society for Research in Child Development. SRCD is committed to disseminating new research information published in our journals or presented at our biennial meeting"

"Great Start to Quality is Michigan's quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) that supports early childhood programs and providers in their efforts to improve their programs. We also help Michigan families find and choose quality child care programs that meet their children's needs."

"MIChild is a health care program provided through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). "

"The mission of the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children is to promote high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research."

This handbook provides:
 General information about the Child Development and Care Program for parents and providers.
 Additional provider information.

"Child Care Network’s mission is to promote the success of children, families and our community through quality child care education, advocacy and family support."

"Free quality preschool programs are available in every community for Washtenaw County residents, with teachers who are highly qualified and skilled in working with young learners. "

Every child in Washtenaw County enters school ready to succeed.