Child Care Health Resource Library

The Early Childhood Development and Screen Time Toolkit, from the American Academy of Pediatrics' Center of Excellence

“Healthy relationships with media start in early childhood. The American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health presents the Early Childhood Development and Screen Time Toolkit, developed for use by early childhood educators, childcare providers, early interventionists, home visitors, pediatricians, or other professionals who support families with young children. Featuring tip sheets, social media messages, infographics, posters, and

Caring for Our Children (CFOC) is a set of national standards that represent the best practices — based on evidence, expertise, and experience — for quality health and safety policies and practices in early care and education settings. CFOC Basics represents the minimum health and safety standards required in Head Start and is a subset of the CFOC national standards. Explore this collection to learn more about these important resources.

The full text of Caring for Our Children (575 pages) is available for free as a PDF or can be purchased as a printed book. 

Update October 2025: Caring For Our