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Office of Licensing Manual of Requirements Publications (Brochures, Newsletters, Health Facts)
Advocates for Children of NJ Advocates for Children of NJ push for better laws, policies, more effective funding and stronger services for children and families.
Pre-K Now Pre-K Now is a public education and advocacy campaign that advances high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten for all three and four year olds.
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) SPAN’s goal is to increase the quality of early care and education for children with special needs.
Channing Bete Company This company has publications, programs and products useful to providers. www.channing-bete.com/index.html
Child Care Aware® Child Care Aware® helps families learn more about the elements of quality child care and how to locate programs in their communities. Child Care Aware® also provides child care providers with access to resources for their child care programs.
High Scope High Scope provides training for preschool and elementary teachers and administrators. They conduct research projects on the effectiveness of educational programs and developing early childhood and youth development curriculum. High Scope publishes books, videos, curriculum materials, and assessment tools for educators and researchers.
IRS Child Care Providers Audit Technique Guide This guide from the US Internal Revenue Service explains what tax examiners are expected to know about the tax returns of child care providers and programs. http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=206004,00.html
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies This agency works with state and local child care resource and referral agencies nationwide. These agencies help ensure that families have access to high-quality, affordable child care.
National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center This agency provides information on topics commonly of interest to parents and providers; Resources include how to open a child care business, professional development, licensing regulations, and child development and early learning. They also offer a list of publications, organizations, and useful websites.
National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) NIEER conducts and communicates research to support high quality, effective, early childhood education for all young children. Such education enhances their physical, cognitive, and social development, and subsequent success in school and later life.
NJ Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies NJACCRRA believes that all children deserve access to high quality, affordable child care. Parents can get a list of Resource and Referral agencies outside of Union County, tips on quality child care, and download a child care check list.
NJ Child Assault Prevention CAP trains children, parents and teachers to prevent peer assault, stranger abduction and known adult assault.
NJ Early Intervention System (NJEIS) NJEIS assists infants and toddlers, birth to age three with developmental delays or disabilities, and their families. A member of the early intervention team will come out and conduct an evaluation of the child to decide if there is a need for ongoing early intervention.
NJ Strengthening Families Initiative (NJ SFI) NThe NJ Strengthening Families Initiative (SFI) goal is to help prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families through early care and education. Union County child care centers and family child care providers may participate in SFI. For more information on SFI visit www.state.nj.us/dcf/prevention/childhood/strengthening.html. If you are interested in participating in SFI, call 973-923-1433 ext. 143 or 106.
Prevent Child Abuse NJ Prevent Child Abuse NJ is dedicated to preventing all forms of child abuse. They offer tips for parent (articles/brochures) as well as programs and trainings.
Professional Impact NJ Promotes and coordinates systems for the educational development of early childhood and primary education, family child care, and afterschool programs. They administer the NJ Infant/Toddler Credential, the NJ Administrators Credential, and have programs to aid providers through the accreditation process.
Program for Infant Toddler Care The goal of PITC is to help infant/toddler providers to recognize the importance of giving tender, loving care and assisting in the infants' intellectual development. PITC's offer videos, guides, and manuals to help child care managers and providers to become sensitive to infants' cues, connect with their family and culture, and develop responsive, relationship-based care.
NJ Strengthening Families The NJ Strengthening Families Initiative is an approach to preventing child abuse and neglect by strengthening families through early care and education. Union County child care centers and family child care providers may participate in SFI. www.nj.gov/dcf/prevention/childhood/strengthening.html
Teaching Strategies Teaching Strategies is an educational publishing company serving the early childhood community exclusively. They are the publishers of The Creative Curriculum®. They also offer professional development and family connection resources to programs serving children from birth to age 6.
Zero to Three Zero to Three is dedicated to informing, training and supporting early childhood professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.
Autism New Jersey Autism New Jersey provides information, advocacy services, family and professional education, and consultation to those caring for a loved one with Autism.
Let’s Move! Let’s Move!is a program dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity. The Let’s Move! Initiative focus on creating a healthy start for children, empowering parents and caregivers, providing healthy food in schools, improving access to healthy, affordable foods and increasing physical activity.
NJ FamilyCare The State of NJ provides affordable health insurance for children and certain low-income parents/guardians.
NJ Health Link New Jersey HealthLink provides instant-access to valuable health care information. It gives details about health care services and eligibility, as well as contact names and phone numbers. It covers topics such as alcohol services, prescription drugs, nutrition and wellness, transportation services, assisted living and more.
The Pediatric/Adult Asthma Coalition of NJ LThis website provides useful information with regards to Asthma including printable resources for parents and child care providers. Items include: Daily Asthma/Allergy Communication Form, Child Care Air Quality Chart, and Steps to Follow for an Asthma Episode. www.pacnj.org
Respira Located at The University Hospital in Newark, the program educates both parents and children about the development, triggers, and treatment of asthma. www.umdnj.edu/about/news_events/releases/07/r020707_RESPIRA_
Shaping NJ This state program aims to promote healthy lifestyles. It does this by educating the public about being physically active, and eating healthy. It also gives information about how to find recreational facilities and nutritious foods where they live, work, learn and play. It's goal is to fight obesity and chronic disease prevention. www.shapingnj.gov
Manual: Requirements for Child Care Centers www.state.nj.us/dcf/divisions/licensing/CCCmanual.pdf
Manual: Requirements for Family Child Care Registration www.state.nj.us/dcf/divisions/licensing/FCCmanual_09.pdf
(Lists County, State, Federal & Private Resources)
Consumer Product Safety Commission Federal agency that tracks recalled products, (for example toys and cribs) which can cause harm to children and families.
Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE) DECE is responsible for preschool through 3rd grade (PK3) programs that fall under the New Jersey Department of Education.
Division of Youth & Family Services DYFS is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. If necessary they arrange for the child's protection and the family's treatment. To report suspected child abuse and neglect, please call 1-877-NJ-ABUSE (652-2873) www.state.nj.us/dcf/divisions/dyfs
Inmate Finder Inmate finder allows the public to get basic information about inmates in NJ correctional facilities. The New Jersey Department of Corrections updates this information on a biweekly basis to ensure that it is complete and accurate as possible. https://www6.state.nj.us/DOC_Inmate/inmatefinder?i=I
NJ 2-1-1 NJ 2-1-1 can help you find resources in your community like day care facilities, shelters, affordable housing units, social services, employment training programs, senior services, medical insurance, and more.
NJ Dept. of Children and Families (DCF) DCF’s goal is to strengthen families and assist in the overall welfare of children. The website has information on topics such as child safety, adoption services, education services and prevention. The state’s Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline is also under this department. www.state.nj.us/dcf/index.shtml
Sex Offender Search New Jersey law authorizes the Division of State Police to make available to the public over the Internet information about certain sex offenders required to register under Megan's Law. www.state.nj.us/njsp/info/reg_sexoffend.html
Child Care Exchange The Child Care Exchange website focuses on meeting the needs of child care directors and trainers. The site offers a variety of useful resources including subscriptions to Exchange magazine and registration for the free child care daily newsletter, ExchangeEveryday.www.ccie.com Coalition for Infant and Toddlers Educators (Annual conference; Membership available) CITE promotes quality infant and toddler care education. They provide professional development workshops and conferences. CITE, in partnership with Professional Impact NJ offers the NJ Infant/Toddler Credential. This credential educates infant/toddler providers in center-based care and family child care programs. Infant/toddler providers may also become a member of CITE for a small fee.
Council for Professional Recognition The Council for Professional Recognition promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5 years old. They award the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential to early childhood providers working with children birth through 5 years old.
National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (Annual conference; Membership available) NAEYC is a leading voice for early childhood education. They help policy makers and the public understand the benefits of high-quality child care programs and services. They also advocate for affordable early childhood education for all children birth through age 8.
NJ Association for Education of Young Children (NJAEYC) (Annual conference; Membership available) This is the NJ chapter of NAEYC. It consists of early childhood professionals who are concerned with the well-being of children ages birth through eight. Providers can become a member of a local chapter of NJAEYC. NJAEYC host an annual conference for providers and some local chapters often host workshops.
National Association for Family Child Care (Annual conference; Membership available) National Association for Family Child Care is dedicated to promoting quality child care by strengthening the profession of family child care. Family child care providers can seek accreditation through this agency.
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies This agency works with state and local child care resource and referral agencies nationwide. These agencies help ensure that families have access to high-quality, affordable child care.
National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) (Annual conference; Membership available) NAECTE members are from all across the United States and other countries who have a common interest in Early Childhood Teacher Education.
National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) (Annual conference; Membership available) NBCDI seeks to improve and protect the quality of life for children of color and their families. Their focus is on early childhood education, child welfare, elementary and secondary education, and health.
NJ Child Care Association (NJCCA) (Annual conference; Membership available) NJCCA provides training and education opportunities to help child care centers enhance the effectiveness of center administration and management and improve the quality of care for the children they serve. NJCCA provides: professional training offered at the members' center, mentoring from established center directors, regional trainings and events, annual statewide NJCCA conference, national child care conference and a speakers bureau.
NJ Family Child Care Providers' Association (Annual conference; Membership available) NJ Family Child Care Providers’ Association provides support services, educational development, information dissemination, and training to family child care providers.
NJ Inclusive Child Care Project This project offers free workshops for parents and professionals in both English and Spanish. They also offer free on-site technical assistance and support to child care providers, including family child care providers and after-school programs on including children with special needs. www.spannj.org/njiccp/index.html
NJ Registry (Membership available) Statewide system that guides, tracks, and recognizes the professional growth and development of individuals working with children birth through age 8 and in afterschool programs. Applicants can apply for Office of Licensing Group Teacher, Head Teacher and School-Aged Program Supervisor approvals, become an instructor of adults or apply for financial assistance programs through the NJ Registry.
NJ School Age Care Coalition (Annual conference; Membership available) NJ School Age Care Coalition provides training conferences, workshops, and information services for afterschool program professionals in New Jersey.
Visit our Downloadable Forms section for a list of useful brochures, newsletters and Health Fact Sheet.
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