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Child Development Academy

Child Development Resources

National Resources

Civil Rights and Complaint Procedures – U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Programs

Family Communications, Inc. –  Owners of the acclaimed television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and producers of several parenting resources.

Parenting Counts – A valuable resource for parents and caregivers.

PNC Grow Up Great –  Tips for parents and caregivers on involving children with simple, ordinary chores and tasks.

Safe Sleep Practices and SIDS – This resource is a compilation of 27 nationally recognized health and safety standards on safe sleep and reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)/suffocation in child care and early education settings from Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 3rd Edition, 2011 (CFOC3).

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) – Dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.

The National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers (NCCCC) – A nonprofit educational membership organization supporting research and activities affecting college and university early childhood education and service settings, family and work issues, and the field of early childhood education in general.

Zero to Three –  Zero to Three’s mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation’s infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. These compiled handouts are excellent ‘Pointers for Parents’.

Local Links

By-Laws of the Marshall Child Development Academy at Marshall University

Cabell County Family Resource Network – For a quick guide and resource link for many of the organizations that serve the Cabell County area.

Cabell County Pre-K Program

Licensing Regulations for West Virginia Child Care Centers

West Virginia Birth to Three – The West Virginia Birth to Three program provides early intervention services and support for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families to enhance children’s growth and development.

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) – Child Care Center Regulatory Requirements are available online.

West Virginia Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources (WVECTCR) – A collaborative project of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources/Bureau for Children and Families/Division of Early Care and Education.