The following is a sample of the national organizations that have resources about child care, early education, and small business. Information from these national organizations can help you as you plan your child care program.
- American Academy of Pediatrics has information about child health and guidelines concerning pediatric issues.
- American Heart Association has information about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
- American Red Cross has information about first aid and CPR training.
- BoardSource focuses on improving nonprofit effectiveness by strengthening nonprofit boards.
- Child Care Aware (CCA) (800-424-2246), a program of the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA), has information for parents and providers and links to local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCR&R). CCA is funded in part by the Office of Child Care, Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Child and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Child Care Law Center (CCLC) uses legal tools to make quality, affordable child care available to every child, every family and every community.
- Council on Accreditation (COA) has information about accrediting after-school programs.
- Council for Professional Recognition has information about the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- First Children's Finance (FCF) provides financing tools and resources to child care centers and family childcare providers.
- Foundation Grants to Individuals Online offers an online listing of grants to individuals in the United States.
- National After School Association (NAA) is dedicated to the development, education and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 100,000 members, a national network of over 300 local, state, and regional affiliates.
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) promotes quality child care by supporting the family child care profession.
- National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) has informationabout the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs
- National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) is our nation's leading voice for child care. It works with more than 700 state andlocal Child Care Resource and Referral agencies nationwide. It leads projects that increase the quality and availability of child care professionals, undertakes research, and advocates child care policies that positively impact the lives of children and families.
- National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA) has information about child care licensing regulations.
- National Child Care Association (NCCA) supports the licensed, private early childhood care and education community.
- National Child Care Clearinghouse Project identifies resources that can be used to support family child care providers.
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) has information about accreditation for early childhood programs.
- National Fire Protection Association advocates for fire prevention and is an authoritative source on public safety.
- National Network for Child Care (NNCC) has resources about starting and operating a child care business.
- National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) delivers training and services related to outdoor play and safety.
- National Recreation and Park Association supports parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people.
- National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education promotes health and safety in out-of-home child care settings throughout the nation.