Have volunteers do storytimes for day cares, either in the library or at the day care. Create Child Care Storytime Kits based on themes. Include books, puppets, fingerplays, songs and activities for each kit. Summer Reading Sign child care providers sign up to participate in your summer reading program. Have child care providers participate in summer reading programs at library.
Training Provide training on how to conduct storytimes, e.g. select theme, books, fingerplays, etc.
Offer a tour of resources at the library or a special open house or get-together. Schedule it in the evening when child care providers are available to come to the library without their children. Highlight materials of interest and talk about ways to use books in literature-based programs. Sponsor or cosponsor seminars on child development. Offer to talk or give a presentation to parents at a child care center.