Includes information for home child care providers on : toys, books, equipment, businss forms and procedures, health and safety information, child development stages, nutrition, children with disabilities, child abuse and neglect mandatory reporting, professional development, also includes a Din back pocket of additional resources for parents and providers.

Create a warm and inviting place where children feel at home. Discover the many ways your home can provide comfortable places where children love to learn and love to be. Filled with no- and low-cost ideas, this book demonstrates many unique and practical possibilities for your home's indoor and outdoor spaces. Chapters are packed with colorful photographs and provide examples and tips for designing learning zones, selecting items, organizing materials, and more. Checklists, resources, and questions are included to help you evaluate your setting, implement changes, and create a place that feels like a second home to the children in your care.