Child Development Services (CDS) local CDS phone numbers for parents to obtain free evaluations and –for services regarding their child’s development up to age five, visit Department of Public Safety Office of State Fire Marshal call 626-3880, select option for information or to leave a message – “Inspections” for a fire marshal. A guide to child care fire regulations is available at Maine Department of Public Safety, Maine State Police - Maine Criminal History Record and Juvenile Crime Information Request Service – Maine Bureau of Insurance call 624-8475 or (800) 300-5000 or visit – Maine Internal Revenue Service . A complete list of telephone contacts numbers can be found at . – Maine Roads to Quality to plan and access training for professional development call (888) 900-0055 or visit – Maine Secretary of State: Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions call 624-7736 or visit for information about – incorporation. Small Business Resources – New England Poison Control Center your source for fast information and expert advice. Call (800) 222-1222 or visit – . to register for the four-step program designed to increase awareness of the standards of early care, Quality for ME - to recognize and support providers who are providing care above and beyond those standards, and to educate the community of the benefits of higher quality care: Provider Organizations: Child Care Association for training opportunities, monthly newsletter, or networking, call June Holman at – or visit . Maine Shared Services Alliance - Maine Association of the Education of Young Children - The purpose of MaineAEYC is to serve and act on the behalf of the needs, rights, and well-being of all young children in Maine and their families, with special emphasis on developmental and educational services and resources. National Resources: Administration for Children & Families (ACF) - is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities. American Academy of Pediatrics - The Healthy Child Care America & Health Partnership is a collaborative effort of health professionals and child care providers working to improve the early education and health and safety of children in out-of-home child care. American Heart Association for CPR and First Aid Trainingc all 289-2382 or 1 (877) AHA-4CPR (1-877-242-4277) – or visit:
Child Development Services (CDS) –for local CDS phone numbers for parents to obtain free evaluations and services regarding their child’s development up to age five, visit Department of Public Safety Office of State Fire Marshal – call 626-3880, select “Inspections” option for information or to leave a message for a fire marshal. A guide to child care fire regulations is available at Maine Department of Public Safety, Maine State Police - Maine Criminal History Record and Juvenile Crime Information Request Service – Maine Bureau of Insurance – call 624-8475 or (800) 300-5000 or visit Maine Internal Revenue Service – . A complete list of telephone contacts numbers can be found at . Maine Roads to Quality – to plan and access training for professional development call (888) 900-0055 or visit Maine Secretary of State: Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions – call 624-7736 or visit for information about incorporation. Small Business Resources – New England Poison Control Center – your source for fast information and expert advice. Call (800) 222-1222 or visit . Quality for ME - to register for the four-step program designed to increase awareness of the standards of early care, to recognize and support providers who are providing care above and beyond those standards, and to educate the community of the benefits of higher quality care: Provider Organizations: Child Care Association – for training opportunities, monthly newsletter, or networking, call June Holman at or visit . Maine Shared Services Alliance - Maine Association of the Education of Young Children - The purpose of MaineAEYC is to serve and act on the behalf of the needs, rights, and well-being of all young children in Maine and their families, with special emphasis on developmental and educational services and resources. National Resources: Administration for Children & Families (ACF) - is a division of the Department of Health & Human Services. ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities. American Academy of Pediatrics - The Healthy Child Care America & Health Partnership is a collaborative effort of health professionals and child care providers working to improve the early education and health and safety of children in out-of-home child care. American Heart Association – for CPR and First Aid Trainingc all 289-2382 or 1 (877) AHA-4CPR (1-877-242-4277) or visit:
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