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Cool Summer Fun: National Ice Cream Day Activities for Kids
06/10/2026National Ice Cream Day is a sunny chance to bring smiles, learning, and community together. This guide helps directors and child care providers plan a day that is joyful, inclusive, and developmentally rich for children of all ages. You’ll find simple steps for safety, easy stations that teac... Cool Summer Fun: National Ice Cream Day Activities for Kids
After the Texas Rising Star Early Educator Conference: What Does Quality Improvement Look Like in Real Classrooms?
06/10/2026Many Texas directors and teachers leave the Texas Rising Star conference full of ideas. This article shows what those ideas look like the week after the conference in real rooms. You will read short steps, easy habits, and examples you can use tomorrow. Why it matters: when classrooms are calmer and... After the Texas Rising Star Early Educator Conference: What Does Quality Improvement Look Like in Real Classrooms?
A Director’s Guide to ChildCareEd Group Admin
06/10/2026Running a child care program is busy. This short guide helps #directors use the ChildCareEd #GroupAdmin (now called the Admin Portal) to buy hours, assign courses, and keep proof of learning. You will find clear steps, tips to save time, and ways to avoid common mistakes. This guide is for child car... A Director’s Guide to ChildCareEd Group Admin
ChildCareEd Group Admin: Manage Courses, Staff, and Certificates
06/10/2026Running a child care program means juggling classrooms, families, and staff training. The ChildCareEd Group Admin (now called the Admin Portal) gives directors one dashboard to buy hours, assign courses, track progress, and download certificates. Use the Admin Portal and the Group Admin features to ... ChildCareEd Group Admin: Manage Courses, Staff, and Certificates
CDA Renewal Requirements: Training Hours, Documents, and Deadlines
06/10/2026Renewing a Child Development Associate (CDA) can feel big, but it is doable when you have a clear plan. This article walks child care providers and directors through the facts about #CDA #renewal #training #documents #deadlines and points you to trusted resources. State requirements vary - check you... CDA Renewal Requirements: Training Hours, Documents, and Deadlines
How Long Do You Have to Renew Your CDA?
06/10/2026Getting ready to renew your Child Development Associate (#CDA) can feel big, but it becomes simple when you know the rules. Your CDA is a trusted proof that you know how to care for young #children. Keep your #renewal on time to protect your job chances and the families you serve. This guide breaks ... How Long Do You Have to Renew Your CDA?
How Did Oklahoma’s Week of the Young Child Resource Fair Show Why Community Partnerships Matter?
06/10/2026Oklahoma’s Week of the Young Child resource fair put child care programs, families, and community helpers together in one room. The fair showed how local groups share services, information, and support so young children can learn and families get help. Events like this are built on small dai... How Did Oklahoma’s Week of the Young Child Resource Fair Show Why Community Partnerships Matter?
CDA Renewal Application: What to Prepare Before You Apply
06/10/2026Renewing your CDA can feel big, but a clear plan makes it simple. Start early, gather the right papers, and use templates so you don’t lose time. Keep your #CDA active to show families and employers you keep learning. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Below... CDA Renewal Application: What to Prepare Before You Apply
CDA Renewal Tips for Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Family Child Care Providers
06/10/2026Renewing your CDA can feel big, but you are not alone. This guide gives clear, friendly steps to help infant, toddler, preschool, and family child care providers finish their renewal with less stress. Use the links to ChildCareEd resources for templates, checklists, and course options. State require... CDA Renewal Tips for Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Family Child Care Providers
Why Do Kids Like Coloring? Crayons, Creativity, and Learning
06/10/2026Coloring seems simple, but it matters a lot in our classrooms. Young children pick up crayons, choose colors, and make marks because coloring helps them explore, learn, and feel proud. This short article explains the reasons behind that love of coloring and gives practical ideas you can use in your ... Why Do Kids Like Coloring? Crayons, Creativity, and Learning
