Facebook Twitter Linkedin Federal funding for child care and early education is at risk—and the consequences for children, families, and our economy could be devastating. Without this essential funding, millions of families could lose access to the care they depend on, forcing parents out of work and putting child care providers at risk of closure. […]
Category: Early Care and Education
Guidance for Child Care Providers: Template for “Safe Space” Policies
Facebook Twitter Linkedin The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) offers a guide to help child care providers create “Safe Space” policies. Below is a template created by CLASP. TEMPLATE FOR SAFE SPACE POLICY Safe Space Policy for [PROGRAM NAME] Purpose and Principles This policy provides protocols for staff to follow in case of […]
Math Talk for Toddlers and Pre-Schoolers: As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Sara Thom Former Chair ACNJ Board of Trustees For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org The Importance of Early Math Skills Most adults know the importance of reading to young children. Storytime is a wonderful way to bond with kids, develop their empathy and […]
ACNJ’s Testimony at the Joint State Assembly Committee Hearing on Child Care
Facebook Twitter Linkedin On November 14, the Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee and the Assembly Children, Families, and Food Security Committee heard testimony from invited speakers concerning the condition of child care in New Jersey and how the State’s child care industry can be sustained and expanded. Watch ACNJ testimonies. Winifred testifies on how […]
Did you know asthma-related hospital visits are back on the rise?
Facebook Twitter Linkedin By Alena Siddiqui Data Analyst For more information on this topic or kids count data, contact Alena at asiddiqui@acnj.org Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. Common asthma triggers are air pollution, secondhand smoke, physical exercise, and mold to name a few. Some common symptoms of asthma include shortness of breath, […]
