Helpful Sites

The following list of links provide a variety of information regarding early childhood development and the care of young children.

American Academy of Pediatrics (http://www.aap.org/)
Information concerning children’s health, wellness, and safety.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (http://www.aapd.org/)
Information for parents concerning dental issues.

American Psychological Association (http://www.apa.org/)
Information on children’s developmental and mental health issues.

Born Learning (http://www.bornlearning.org/)
Gives parents and other caregivers ideas about how to turn everyday experiences into fun learning opportunities.

Child Care Aware (www.childcareaware.org/en)
Helps parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources.

Child Care Resource and Referral of Upstate, SC (http://www.childcarehelpline.org/)
Information about “how to choose” and evaluate quality child care in the Upstate, plus resources on various parenting issues.

National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (http://www.naccrra.org/) Mission is to ensure that families in every community have access to high-quality, affordable child care.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (www.naeyc.org/families)
Information about quality child care programs and educational activities that parents can do at home with their children.

National Child Care Information Center (www.nccic.org/index.html)
A national clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents, providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and education information.

PBS Parents (www.pbs.org/parents)
Information about child development from birth through the early school years; educational activities to help children get ready for school; and information about PBS KIDS programs.

Scholastic Parents (www.scholastic.com/parents/index.asp)
Articles and activities for each developmental stage of childhood.

SC DSS Division of Child Care Services (www.state.sc.us/dss/childcare/index.html)
Information concerning the state child care regulations.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (http://www.cpsc.gov/)
Information about products (toys, cribs, etc.) that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children.

ZERO TO THREE (http://www.zerotothree.org/)
Information about the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families.

Contributing Author - Ida Thompson, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System


NOTE: This post is intended as information only. It is NOT the intention of this blog or the people or organizations posting on it or hosting it to replace medical or other healthcare advice, common sense, or good judgment but to serve as one resource for helping Spartanburg County parents make informed decisions about their young children.