§ 14-4-206 — Parental education and public awareness

(a) The department shall develop and distribute materials
to:
(i) Promote knowledge of the quality child care
system;
(ii) Promote an understanding of the benefits that
accrue to children, families and communities from quality child
care programs, as based upon the latest findings in research
reports and studies;
(iii) Promote the advantages of parents personally
providing care for their own children whenever possible;
(iv) Promote parent involvement in their child's
development and provide information and activities to parents or
caretakers to promote early childhood learning and development
at home;
(v) Emphasize the importance of parental
responsibility and the involvement of the family in quality
early childhood development; and
(vi) Inform parents about choices available in
childcare programs and how to choose an appropriate child caring
facility.