Supporting Early Care and Education in Family Child Care
Take a look at these resources and materials to find ways to support family child care providers as they plan to deliver early care and education services.
Family Child Care Option
Explore ways children and families receive Head Start services in a family child care setting. Learn how staff provides comprehensive services to support positive family and child outcomes.
Head Start Regulations Related to Family Child Care Program Option
Explore these resources to learn more about the Head Start Program Performance Standards related to the family child care program option.
Early Head Start for Family Child Care Demonstration Project
Explore materials from an Office of Head Start and Office of Child Care demonstration project. These resources may be useful to Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships that include family child care partners.
Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) Implementation Screener Needs Assessment
The Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) Implementation Screener Needs Assessment is a list of questions and indicators related to the effective implementation of PBC.
Choosing a Coaching Format and Delivery Method
These statements can help you determine which coaching format is appropriate for which staff member. Different
formats may work for different staff members even within the same program.
Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) Sample Coaching Agreements
Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) sample coaching agreements for coach, coachee and supervisor.
Head Start Coaching Companion Frequently Asked Questions
View frequently asked questions on the Head Start Coaching Companion.
Supports for Classroom Language Models for All Children: Step-by-Step Guide
This resource offers sequenced guidance for programs to use as they implement the recommendations in Classroom Language Models: A Leader's Implementation Manual.
Designing Messy Play for Infants and Toddlers
Messy play is the open-ended exploration of materials and their properties. Learn ways to manage the mess as children learn foundational cognitive principles and exercise motor, language, and social skills.