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Recent Developments in New York Child Care
12/05/2025Major State Investment: $2.2 Billion Boost for Child Care In 2025, Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers approved a historic $2.2 billion investment aimed at expanding access to child care across New York. Key components of the package: $400 million to preserve and expand child care subsidies ... Recent Developments in New York Child Care
What should child care-adjacent providers in Minnesota watch for during Medicaid revalidation?
06/17/2026Medicaid revalidation is happening across the country and in #Minnesota right now. If you run or work near a child care program, this matters to you. Revalidation can change whether a provider can bill Medicaid and get paid. Read on to learn what revalidation means, why it matters for #providers and... What should child care-adjacent providers in Minnesota watch for during Medicaid revalidation?
End-of-Year Tax Savings Tips for Family Child Care Providers
12/13/2024As a family child care provider, running your own business means staying alert for legitimate ways to reduce tax liability while investing in program quality. Prepaying training can be one such strategy: consider ChildCareEd's CDA Family Child Care Credential or the 45 Hour Child Growth and Developm... End-of-Year Tax Savings Tips for Family Child Care Providers
CDA Home Visitor Training Options from ChildCareEd
10/17/2024ChildCareEd offers comprehensive training options for individuals pursuing their Child Development Associate (CDA) Home Visitor Credential, covering the education of children from birth to age five. To meet the 120-hour professional training requirement, ChildCareEd provides flexibility by offering ... CDA Home Visitor Training Options from ChildCareEd
How to Earn Your CDA Certification in North Carolina
04/27/2026Working toward your CDA can feel big — but it is do-able. This guide breaks the process into clear steps for child care providers and directors in #NorthCarolina. It explains why the credential matters, what training and hours you need, where to take courses, and how to finish the exam and ver... How to Earn Your CDA Certification in North Carolina
CDA Subject Areas Explained for Early Childhood Educators in Minnesota
12/26/2025The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a nationally recognized credential that shows an #early-childhood- #educator has the knowledge and skills needed to support young children’s growth and learning. In Minnesota, earning a CDA can help educators meet professional development goa... CDA Subject Areas Explained for Early Childhood Educators in Minnesota
How to Earn a CDA as a Home Visitor (Simple Step-by-Step)
02/24/2026Working as a Home Visitor means you do more than support children you support the whole family. This article walks you through how to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential as a Home Visitor, step by step. You’ll learn where to find training, how to build a strong professional p... How to Earn a CDA as a Home Visitor (Simple Step-by-Step)
Home Visitor CDA Subject Area 7
02/14/2023Those individuals seeking to obtain a Home Visitor CDA must complete 120 clock hours of professional development with no fewer than 10 hours in each of the eight CDA Subject Areas. The Home Visitor CDA Subject Area 7 focuses on working across the child welfare continuum. For curriculum-level detail... Home Visitor CDA Subject Area 7
Safety First, Boredom Never: Making Health and Safety Training Surprisingly Fun
04/30/2025By integrating game-like elements such as earning badges, competing in challenges, and engaging in interactive #health-and- #safety activities, childcare organizations can transform the learning experience into something enjoyable and effective. Gamification techniques not only make training more in... Safety First, Boredom Never: Making Health and Safety Training Surprisingly Fun
How the Right Training Turns Child Care Workers into Rockstars
04/29/2025Specialized training plays a critical role in enhancing the skills of child care workers (for example, CDA training and Pediatric First Aid & CPR). These trainings give workers practical techniques to improve daily care and safety. As the demands of child care evolve, training must adapt to supp... How the Right Training Turns Child Care Workers into Rockstars
