Penobscot Bay Medical Center
Creative Learning and Childcare Center

These are Internet resources parents may find helpful.  All links will open in a new window.  

The Creative Curriculum
The country's leading scientifically based, comprehensive curriculum for programs serving children from birth to age 5. http://www.teachingstrategies.com/index.cfm
http://www.creativecurriculum.net/

Rules for the Licensing of Child Care Facilities (Maine)http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/10/148/148c032.doc

Mid-Coast Resource Development Center
MCRDC promotes quality child care in Mid-Coast Maine by facilitating child care solutions for parents, and education for child care providers.   Also includes information on paying for childcare.
http://www.midcoastrdc.com

National Asscoiation for the Education of Young Children
Promoting excellence in early childhood education.
http://www.naeyc.org

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education
NRC's primary mission is to promote health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation.
http://nrc.uchsc.edu/

Choosing Safe and Healthy Childcare
A Parent's Guide to Choosing Safe and Healthy Child Care
http://nrc.uchsc.edu/RESOURCES/ParentsGuide.pdf

If you find an Internet resourse that may be helpful to other parents, please email it to childcare@penbayhealthcare.org.

updated:  7/2/09
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