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Nutrition and Wellness , Safety Practices, Mental Health
Healthy and Fun Valentine’s Day Snacks for the Classroom
Looking for festive and healthy snack ideas to make your Valentine’s Day classroom celebration extra special? From heart-shaped treats to...
Jan 222 min read


Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in CACFP: Empowering Health and Heritage
Download NCA's crediting guidance for Tribal communities to incorporate traditional Indigenous foods into CACFP meal programs.
Dec 6, 20242 min read


New Regulations Empower Tribal Communities to Substitute Vegetables for Grains
New CACFP regulations now allow Tribal communities to substitute vegetables for grains, promoting health and honoring cultural traditions.
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Why Play Matters: Unlocking the Power of Play in Early Childhood Development
Explore why play is vital for children’s development, helping them learn, grow, and thrive. Rae Pica’s Why Play? shows why play is essential
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Coping After a Natural Disaster: Supporting Yourself and Your Young Children
Support yourself and your young children with culturally-sensitive coping strategies after a natural disaster.
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Supporting Tribal Communities with Hydroponic Towers: Nourishing Future Generations
Food sovereignty and access to healthy, nutritious food are vital concerns for many Native American communities. Traditionally, Native...
Sep 5, 20244 min read


The Child Care Licensing Benchmark Project
In 2017, the National Indian Child Care Association partnered with Child Care Aware of America and national stakeholders across the...
Jan 13, 20211 min read


Strengthening Child Care Systems: A Closer Look at the Child Care Licensing Benchmark Project
NICCA contributed to a new licensing benchmark project helping states and Tribes assess progress toward quality and compliance.
Nov 30, 20203 min read


The Impact of COVID-19 in Tribal Child Care
COVID-19 hit our nation and our world hard. It hit child care really hard...and Tribal communities even harder. The National Indian Child...
May 30, 20201 min read


Addressing COVID-19
As the nation begins to take more action against COVID-19, we wanted to make sure you stay updated on the latest information as it...
Mar 14, 20204 min read


