This brochure contains information about the 2010 Week of the Young Child theme: Early Years Are Learning Years.

Week of the Young Child is celebrated annually to remind all of us of the importance of high-quality early learning opportunities for all young children. In 2010, WOYC is April 11–17.

Updated 2009! When you need a simple tool to communicate the developmentally appropriate approach that characterizes your program, this appealing brochure comes in handy. It describes key areas of infants' development, suggests the basic educational approach that helps children learn and thrive, and details what parents should look for in an early childhood program. Also available in Spanish (#548S).

Updated 2009! When you need a simple tool to communicate the developmentally appropriate approach that characterizes your kindergarten program, this appealing brochure comes in handy. It describes key areas of children's development, suggests the basic educational approach that helps children learn and thrive, and details what parents should look for in a kindergarten.

Updated 2009! When you need a simple tool to communicate your preschool program's developmentally appropriate approach, this appealing brochure comes in handy. It describes key areas of children's development, suggests the basic educational approach that helps children learn and thrive, and details what parents should look for in a preschool program.

Updated 2009!

Based on the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards, this guide is designed to help families make the right choice when looking for a program for their young children and understand NAEYC Accreditation of Programs for Young Children as the Mark of Quality. 

Find more information at www.rightchoiceforkids.org

Based on the 10 new NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards, this guide is designed to help families make the right choice when looking for a program for their young children. Also available in English (#539). 

Find more information at www.rightchoiceforkids.org

For parents and others outside the field of early childhood education, this brochure describes NAEYC's accreditation process and stresses its role in assuring high quality. Includes information about NAEYC’S evaluation and assessment of programs to guarantee a safe, creative environment with plenty of room, activities, and learning by experienced professionals. Also includes ways to search for an accredited, high quality program near you!

Updated May 2009!

For more information, visit www.rightchoiceforkids.org

For parents and others outside the field of early childhood education, this brochure describes NAEYC's accreditation process and stresses its role in assuring high quality. Includes information about NAEYC’S evaluation and assessment of programs to guarantee a safe, creative environment with plenty of room, activities, and learning by experienced professionals. Also includes ways to search for an accredited, high-quality program near you!

Learn more at www.rightchoiceforkids.org.

Adapted from NAEYC's Healthy Young Children and revised in July 2007, this brochure offers tips for program staff and parents on ways to keep children in early childhood programs healthy. Includes practical ways to encourage proper hygiene and handle illnesses.

A code of ethics for early childhood educators that offers guidelines for responsible behavior and sets forth a common basis for resolving ethical dilemmas encountered in early education. This revised version was approved by the NAEYC Governing Board in April 2005 and endorsed by the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI). Also available in Spanish (#531S).