Child Development, Health & Safety Publications

A Family's Guide to Early Intervention Services in Washington State [418k]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); Individuals with Disabilities Education Act early intervention.
Babies are Born Learning [138k]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A DSHS guide to help a child's brain develop through love and play.
A Guide to the Formation of the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks [569k]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A guide during the creation process of the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks.
Child Care License Suspension and Revocation: What Washington Parents Should Know [1.4MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A brochure to help families when a child care provider's license has been suspended or revoked.
Early Learning and Development Benchmarks (black & white) [18.2MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A guide to young children's learning and development: from birth to kindergarten entry.
Early Learning and Development Benchmarks (color) [60.6MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A guide to young children's learning and development: from birth to kindergarten entry.
Puntos de Referencia para el Desarrollo y el Aprendizaje Temprano [6.9MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A Spanish guide to young children's learning and development: from birth to kindergarten entry.
Head Start, Early Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program in Washington State [2.10MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); Statewide picture of Head Start and ECEAP programs to better inform state agencies, community partners, and other private and public partners of services.
Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Program [1.29MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); For parents/caregivers who may have questions or concerns about their infant or toddlers development and where to get help if needed.
An Introduction to the Early Learning and Development Benchmarks for Trainers of Early Care and Education Professionals [7.1MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A tool for trainers to learn how to use the Benchmarks as a resource in trainings and to support providers' ability to enhance young children's development.
An Introduction for Parents to the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A tool for parents and caregivers to learn how to use the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks to help their children be successful in school and life.; English [556k]; Spanish [574k]
An Introduction to the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks for Early Care and Education Providers [4.6MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A tool for caregivers to learn how to use the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks while working with young children.
Kindergarten Assessment Process Planning Report [449K]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); The Kindergarten Assessment Process Planning Report delivered to the Governor and appropriate committees of the Legislature on Dec. 15, 2008.
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Planning Project Timeline [37K]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A timeline to guide the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Planning Project.
Kindergarten Readiness Brochure [811K]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A child's checklist for kindergarten readiness.
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Project Updates: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); Short updates on the progress of the statewide kindergarten readiness assessment project.; November 4, 2008 [50K]
Let's Talk About It: Your Child's Education: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A publication by the Center for the Improvement of Student Learning in partnership with the Office of the Education Ombudsman, the Commission on Hispanic Affairs and Bilingual Education, OSPI. Let's Talk About It provides a basic overview of the public school system in Washington and helps families initiate important conversations with teachers and other school staff.
Click here to order copies or accompanying materials.; English [2 MB]; Spanish [2 MB]
You Have a Choice! A Guide to Finding Quality Child Care [855k]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); DEL informational pamphlet on getting started finding quality child care providers and getting financial help paying for child care.
Zero to Three Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers: Recommendations for States [826k]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A Zero to Three policy center guide to creating early learning guidelines.
Hib Booster Vaccine Requirements for Child Care Centers and Preschools [56k]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); Implementation Plan for the Reinstatement of Hib Booster Vaccine Requirements for Child Care Centers and Preschools.
Hib Reinstatement Letter [40k]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); Hib reinstatement cover letter.
CHOMP Family Fun [0.98MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); School-to-Home Nutrition & Health Activities For Children and Parents.
Curlylocks and the Three Bears: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); CHOMP story book of Curlylocks and the Three Bears in the English language. Available in English and Spanish, see below:
Community Homemade Options for Wellness (CHOW) Activity Guide [1.13MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); Activities and resources that build healthy eating and active lifestyles.
Community Homemade Options for Wellness (CHOW) Booklet: Community Homemade Options for Wellness (CHOW) Parent Activity Log. Available in English and Spanish, see below:
FEAST Project Guide [2.41MB]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); Activities and resources that build healthy eating and active lifestyles.
The Families Eating and Actively Sharing Together (FEAST) Guide-by-the-Side Scrapbook Edition [634k]: File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF); A Working Guide for Families Eating and Actively Sharing Together (FEAST) Scrapbook Leaders.
A Families Eating and Actively Sharing Together (FEAST) for My Family: Healthy Eating Scrapbook for Families. Publication available in English, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese, see below:
Flu advice for Child Care Providers: Documents created by the Coalition for Safety and Health in Early Learning. For more information about flu, click here or contact your local public health agency.; Cover letter; H1N1 Flyer; Stop Poster
New Washington State law about window blind cords: This new law applies to licensed family child care homes,child care centers and school-age centers. Available in English, Russian, Spanish, and Somali, see below: