If you've completed 120 hours and assembled your CDA portfolio, you're ready to apply for the credential and pay the assessment fee. Hawaii providers may be eligible for a PATCH Scholarship that reimburses CDA assessment fees. If you still need coursework, ChildCareEd offers the CDA Preschoo... Supporting Hawaii Providers: Scholarship Opportunity
Running or starting a child care business comes with many important decisions. Whether you are thinking about opening a daycare #center, purchasing an existing #preschool, selling your current #program, or improving operations, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Many child care owners and ... Exploring the Future of Your Child Care Business with Confidence
Many team members ask a simple question: how many kids can I legally #babysit in #Nevada before I need a #license? This guide explains the rules, common limits, and smart steps to stay safe and legal. Plain language, practical tips, and links to Nevada rules and ChildCareEd resources are included. R... How Many Kids Can You Babysit Without a License in Nevada?
Thinking about watching a few neighborhood children or offering occasional care in your #home? This article helps directors and in-home providers answer one clear question: how many children can you watch in California before you need a license? We explain the difference between babysitting and runn... How Many Kids Can You Watch Without a License in California?
Opening a Daycare Starts With the Right Plan Opening a daycare or child care center can be a wonderful goal. You may want to help families, care for children, support your community, or build a strong child care business. But before you open your doors, you need to understand daycare licensing. L... Daycare Licensing Help: What New Owners Need to Know
Daycare is a place where adults care for children while families work, learn, or rest. This short guide helps child care providers and directors understand what a #daycare does, how it runs, and the basic steps to keep it safe, legal, and kind. You will see quick lists, easy steps, and links to he... What Is Daycare and How Does It Work?
Home daycare centers provide an affordable alternative to traditional child care options. This guide will help you develop a business plan that will help you succeed in starting your own home daycare center. Create a Business Plan. The purpose of a business plan is to determine the target marketin... Home Day Care Business Planning
Getting a Child Development Associate (CDA) can help your career and the children you teach. This article explains where Virginia providers find money to pay for CDA fees, coursework, and help with the portfolio. It is written for child care providers and program directors who want clear, simple ste... CDA Scholarships in Virginia: Financial Aid for Early Childhood Educators
Running a licensed #homeDaycare in #Hawaii means knowing the right numbers so children stay safe and staff stay calm. This short guide helps family child care providers and directors learn the age-based #ratios and maximum #groupSize rules, plan daily staffing, and get inspection-ready. We link to h... Hawaii Child Care Ratios and Group Sizes by Age: Home Daycare Guide
Working in early care in Oklahoma means you will see names like Stars, OPDL, CDA, and Director’s Credential. This short guide explains what those names mean and how they fit together. It is written for child care providers and directors in a friendly, practical way. Why it matters: good creden... What are the child care credentialing levels in Oklahoma?