Child Development, Health & Safety Publications




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Child Development
Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
A guide to children's learning and development from birth through third grade.
Birth to Three Plan Draft Policy Recommendations [450k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Summary of proposed policy recommendations: Investing our resources wisely.
Child Care License Suspension and Revocation: What Washington Parents Should Know [1.4MB]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
A brochure to help families when a child care provider's license has been suspended or revoked.
Head Start, Early Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program in Washington State [2.10MB]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Statewide picture of Head Start and ECEAP programs to better inform state agencies, community partners, and other private and public partners of services.
Kindergarten Readiness Brochure [811K]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
A child's checklist for kindergarten readiness.
Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) Performance Goals [154K]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) Performance Goals.
Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) Pilot Frequently Asked Questions [503K]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) Pilot Frequently Asked Questions.
Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) Pilot Schools [1.3 MB]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
School district webinar on WaKIDs Pilot program.
Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) May 17, 2011 webinar Q and A [1.3 MB]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
School district webinar on WaKIDS implementation
Washington State Home Visiting Plan Planning Structure [297k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Summarizes the membership and purpose of key groups and individuals involved in the development of the WA Home Visiting Plan.
Washington State Public Education: A Guide for Students and Families
The guide provides a basic overview of the public school system in Washington and helps families initiate important conversations with teachers and other school staff.
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English
Spanish
You Have a Choice! A Guide to Finding Quality Child Care
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
DEL informational pamphlet on getting started finding quality child care providers and getting financial help paying for child care.
English [855k]
Spanish [1.4MB]
CHILD Profile version - English
CHILD Profile version - Spanish
Zero to Three Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers: Recommendations for States [826k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
A Zero to Three policy center guide to creating early learning guidelines.

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Health
Hib Booster Vaccine Requirements for Child Care Centers and Preschools [56k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Implementation Plan for the Reinstatement of Hib Booster Vaccine Requirements for Child Care Centers and Preschools.
Hib Reinstatement Letter [40k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Hib reinstatement cover letter.


CHOMP

CHOMP Family Fun [0.98MB]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
School-to-Home Nutrition & Health Activities For Children and Parents.
Curlylocks and the Three Bears
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
CHOMP story book of Curlylocks and the Three Bears, in English and Spanish.

English File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [592k]
Spanish File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [539k]

Community Homemade Options for Wellness (CHOW)

Community Homemade Options for Wellness (CHOW) Activity Guide [1.13MB]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Activities and resources that build healthy eating and active lifestyles.
Community Homemade Options for Wellness (CHOW) Booklet
Community Homemade Options for Wellness (CHOW) Parent Activity Log.
English File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [543k]
Spanish File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [707k]
Families Eating and Actively Sharing Together (FEAST)
FEAST Project Guide [2.41MB]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Activities and resources that build healthy eating and active lifestyles.
The Families Eating and Actively Sharing Together (FEAST) Guide-by-the-Side Scrapbook Edition [634k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
A Working Guide for Families Eating and Actively Sharing Together (FEAST) Scrapbook Leaders.
A Families Eating and Actively Sharing Together (FEAST) for My Family
Healthy Eating Scrapbook for Families, available in English, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
English File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [760k]
Russian File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [830k]
Spanish File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [707k]
Vietnamese File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [788k]
Flu advice for Child Care Providers
Documents created by the Coalition for Safety and Health in Early Learning. Read more information about flu on DEL's website or contact your local public health agency.


Cover letter

English File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [108k]
Russian File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [142k]
Spanish File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [106k]
Vietnamese File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [124k]
Chinese File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [258k]
Somali File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [114k]


H1N1 Flyer

English File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [154k]
Russian File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [171k]
Spanish File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [113k]
Chinese File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [228k]
Somali File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [136k]

Stop Poster
English File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [322k]
Russian File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [7k]
Spanish File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [42k]
Vietnamese File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [69k]
Chinese File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [73k]
Somali File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [72k]

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Safety
New Washington State law about window blind cords
This new law applies to licensed family child care homes,child care centers and school-age centers. Available in English, Russian, Spanish, and Somali, see below:

English File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [93k]
Russian File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [707k]
Spanish File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [707k]
Somali File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [707k]

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