The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of out-of-home child care and early education. Established to prevent childhood obesity, the NRC provides essential resources for health and safety standards in early care settings. Vital initiatives include Caring for Our Children (CFOC), a comprehensive collection of national standards that incorporate the most reliable evidence and expertise regarding best health practices. Since its inception in 2010, the NRC has collaborated with the National Center on Health, Behavioral Health and Safety to refine these standards, ensuring they remain current and effective.

Key resources offered by NRC include assessments for child care regulations, healthy weight standards, and various toolkits aimed at preventing childhood obesity. Additional materials such as checklists, tip sheets, and educational videos further support child care providers in maintaining a safe and healthy environment. The NRC encourages the use of its content for noncommercial purposes, contributing to the goal of optimal health for young children in early education settings.