Resource Library
Childcare links, forms, and reference materials in one place.
Open the library for DHS guidance, provider tools, and safety references.
DHS & Licensing
State guidance, provider hubs, and licensing reference links for childcare programs.
Quality & Professional Development
Parent Aware and training-planning resources for directors, owners, and staff teams.
Parent Aware
Parent Aware for Programs
Information for programs exploring ratings, quality standards, and improvement support.
Program resources
Parent Aware Program Resources
Program-facing tools and reference materials to support quality improvement work.
Professional development
Child Care Aware of Minnesota Professional Development
Training and professional development information for early childhood professionals.
Health & Safety References
Helpful reference materials for infant safety, emergency planning, and required staff review.
CDC guidance
CDC Early Care and Education Safety
Preparedness and safety resources for child care and early education settings.
Safe sleep reference
CDC Safe Sleep Basics
Infant safe sleep information for reducing sleep-related risks.
AAP guidance
HealthyChildren Safe Sleep Guide
Parent-friendly safe sleep guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
AHT prevention
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Abusive head trauma prevention education and caregiver resources.