Links to the best sites on child care resources: Achieving quality child care, Head Start program for children, and much more
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issues covered: Achieving quality child care, Head Start program for children

National Network for Child Care (School-Age Care)
Many research-based articles covering school age care, achieving quality child care through developmentally appropriate programming, full day programs and more.
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Head Start Bureau
The Head Start program for children is designed as a child development program for low-income children aged 0-5. This site provides information about getting children into Head Start, the variety of programs offered, research and statistics, and a search method to find a Head Start program for children by city and state.
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National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
This site provides parents and caregivers information about achieving quality child care and finding resources in their own community. Through the Child Care Connector users can search for child care options in their area by typing in a zip code and state.
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National Child Care Information Center
Through their website, the NCCIC provides links to various resources and publications associated with child care. Site offers help in achieving quality child care through state profiles which include demographics, child staff ratio requirements, and contact information for various state agencies.
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Pennsylvania Child Care Association
This website provides resources for parents, employers, and child care providers on achieving quality child care. Contact information can be accessed for PACCA member providers by a local area search. Public policy information that may affect child care in Pennsylvania can also be found at this site.
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topic summary: A variety of resources provide information for parents, employers and caregivers on achieving quality child care. Information includes articles on child care and appropriate programming, outlets for finding local child care support and regional contact information. Includes information on the Head Start program for children from low-income families.