Links and Resources
There is so much information available regarding child care. We encourage you to search for the information you desire through the web and also through other resources, such as your local library, schools, and Child Care Resource Development Centers. This list of links and resources is not exhaustive, nor do we endorse any of the information provided by external sources.
Maine Links:
National Links:
Additional Links and Resources
Business Management:
Child Care is a business. If you are considering starting a family child care home, child care center, or nursery school, you will not only need to prepare for providing care for children, but also for financial and business management.
Many organizations provide support to small businesses, sometimes at no or minimal cost. Contact them for more information about the services available:
Financial Management:
As you manage your small business, you will need to adopt a record keeping system. Many of the child care professional organizations offer tips and ideas about effective management. Contact them for more information:
Checklists for Pandemic Influenza Planning:
Sun Blocks: Building a Foundation for Healthy Skin
Since individuals obtain over half of their lifetime UV exposure during childhood, and most children are under the care of a child care provider during peak sun hours, it is very important for sun protection to be practiced by providers.