Child Development, Health & Safety

At the Department of Early Learning, we work to help create a child-friendly state where all children can realize their full potential. This section offers information about helping children develop in their own ways, in a healthy, safe, and fun way.

How do I find out about...

• Child Development
• Health
• Kindergarten Readiness
• Nutrition
• Safety
• Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks

Top Downloads for Child Development, Health & Safety

• A Family's Guide to Early Intervention Services in Washington [418K]
• CHOMP Family Fun: School to Home Nutrition and Health Activities for Children and Parents [0.98MB]
• From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development [358K]
• Kindergarten Readiness Brochure [811K]
• Research That Matters: A Fair Start - Equity and Excellence in Early Childhood Education [29MB]
• Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks [60.6MB]
• Winning Ways to Talk With Young Children [360K]
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Related Information

Child care & preschool options for parents & families

Related Web Sites

BrainNet: The Central Nervous System and Brain Disorders Network

Foundation for Early Learning

Healthy Child Care Washington

Talaris Institute – A timeline for typical child development

The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child

U.S. Consumer Product & Safety Commission: Recalls and Product Safety

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Washington State Department of Health: Local Health Departments/Districts

Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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