The department, with funds appropriated for this purpose, shall administer general child care and development programs. General child care and development programs shall include:
- (a) Age and developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- (b) Supervision.
- (c) Parenting education and parent involvement.
- (d) Social services that include, but are not limited to, identification of child and family needs and referral to appropriate agencies.
- (e) Health services.
- (f) Nutrition.
- (g) Training and career ladder opportunities, documentation of which shall be provided to the department.