Teaching young learners to wait, share, and take turns is one of the highest‑leverage skills you can teach in early childhood settings. These behaviors support safe play, stronger peer relationships, and productive classroom routines. In this article you will find concise, classroom‑ready strate... How can we effectively teach children to wait, share, and take turns?
Working in early childhood programs means you meet strong feelings, quick impulses, and testing limits daily. This article explains how using redirection instead of punishment preserves relationships, teaches skills, and keeps your #children and staff safer and calmer. It mixes practical scripts, ... Can Redirection Replace Punishment in Early Childhood Settings?
Many directors ask: can a 17-year-old join the #work team in a daycare? This short article answers that question and gives clear steps you can use when hiring or supervising teens. It also explains why it matters for safety, licensing, and building a strong staff. Note: state requirements vary - ch... Daycare Jobs for Teens: Can 17-Year-Olds Work in Child Care?
Running a child care program means a lot of plates spinning at once. ChildCareEd's Group Admin (now called the Admin Portal) can help you save hours each week so you can focus on kids and families. This short guide explains how Group Admin works, step-by-step ways to use it, common mistakes to avoid... How Daycare Directors Can Save Time with ChildCareEd Group Admin
Sleep is a big part of babies' days. This short guide helps directors and teachers plan fair, safe, and flexible nap and sleep schedules in North Dakota childcare programs. You will find simple steps for making a room rhythm, keeping sleep safe, helping children who won’t nap, and working well... How should sleep schedules for infants and toddlers work in North Dakota childcare programs?
If you feel overwhelmed by training deadlines, try the ChildCareEd Admin Portal. Use the #GroupAdmin to manage #training for your #staff and save #directors time while keeping #certificates ready. This short guide shows easy steps, common fixes, and links to helpful ChildCareEd pages so you can act ... Too Many Staff Training Deadlines? Try ChildCareEd Group Admin
You Do Not Have to Do Everything Alone Owning a child care center is a big job. You care for children, #support families, manage staff, follow licensing rules, handle money, answer calls, solve problems, and still try to smile at drop-off time. That is a lot! Many child care owners are strong, sm... When Should a Child Care Owner Hire a Business Consultant?
If you run or work in child care in #Minnesota, you probably ask: how many hours of training do staff need each year? This short article answers that question, explains how to earn and record hours, and shows how #ChildCareEd can help your team. We also mention the #Develop Registry and tips for b... How many annual training hours do Minnesota child care providers need and how can ChildCareEd help?
Working with toddlers is joyful and busy. This short guide gives clear, simple steps you can try tomorrow to make your #toddlers room calmer and happier. You will find easy routines, room setup tips, ways to handle upset moments, and ideas to team with families. Why do routines help toddlers feel... Toddler Classroom Management: Tips for a Calm and Happy Room
Thinking about opening an in‑home daycare in Maryland? This short guide walks you through the big steps in a friendly, practical way. You will find legal steps, safety checks, family enrollment tips, and ideas to stay organized. Use the links to Maryland resources and training to help each step. ... Starting an In-Home Daycare in Maryland: Requirements and Tips