- Child Care Circuit family specialists assist parents as they make informed decisions regarding their children's care. While responsibility for selection remains with the parents, counselors working together with parents help assess needs, review available options and provide child care options which are consistent with the families selected criteria.
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Parent Information
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Parent Tip Sheets
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Quality Indicators
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(some basic definitions of types of care & child care terms)
38 Indicators of Quality Child Care Checklist(a convenient checklist to use when you visit programs)
Checklist for Visiting Centers Checklist for Visiting Family Child Care Homes
January 2012 webinar series on:
Diagnosis and Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Screening and Early Identification
Presenter: Jessica Greenson, Ph.D.
Date: January 12, 2012 – 6-8 PM EST
Click to Register & AttendThe Nuts & Bolts of Diagnosing ASD in Young Children
Presenter: Jessica Greenson, Ph.D.
Date: January 19, 2012 – 6-8PM EST
Click here to Register or AttendAssessment & Children with Autism
Presenter: Casi Olson, M.A.
Date: January 26, 2012 – 6-8 PM EST
Click her to Register & AttendLinking Assessment to Intervention
Presenter: Casi Olson, M.A.
Date: February 2, 2012 – 6-8 PM EST
Click here to Register & AttendNote: The above 4 webinars are limited to the first 100 attendees on a first-come first-serve basis.
Previous Webinars:
Is Media the Other Parent - The Influence of Media and Technology on Young Children
Resources to Promote Healthy Nutritional Development and Physically Active Kids
Children and Cars: What You Need to Know
Shaken Baby Syndrome: What is Shaken Baby Syndrome? Signs, symptoms, tips on coping with frustration.
Setting the Stage for a Happy Holiday Season: Assisting Children in Managing Stress During the Holidays
Advocacy 101: Every Voice Matters!
Daily Parent Newsletters - December/January 2011/12
December -January -
If you used the Child Care Circuit to assist you in your search for
child care,
Click Here to take ourquick Parent Follow-up survey. Your feedback is important to us.
To sign-up for the
Income Eligible waiting list call the Department of Early Education
and CareNortheast Regional Office at 978-681-9684 or your local CFCE program. After hours in MA you
can call 211 for assistance 24/7. Or
Link to state of MA
child
care regulations and policies.
If you have a complaint about a licensed provider,
click here for how Child Care Circuit can assist youPrevious articles:
Beating the Winter Blues Tips on Holiday Toy Selection
Tips on Traveling With Your Children The Great Outdoors
Back to School Tips Sibling Rivalry
Do I Qualify for a MA State Subsidy? Kids in the Kitchen
Balancing Work & Family Keeping Sleep Time Safe
Spring Has Sprung Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Early Literacy - A Family Matter Food & Fitness - Making Healthy Habits a Family Affair
It's Cold Season - Helpful Hints Natural Disasters - Helping Your Child Cope
Child Care Circuit- Resource Manual -
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E-Mail: info@childcarecircuit.org
Beverly Office: 180 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: (800) 660-2868 · Fax: (978) 927-8083
Lawrence Office: 190 Hampshire St., Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone: (877) 823-2273 Fax: (978) 975-3120Office Hours: Monday 9 AM - 7 PM, Tuesday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM