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Oregon Daycare Center Standards: What Providers Need to Know
07/07/2026Running a child care program in #Oregon means you follow rules to keep kids safe, healthy, and learning. This short guide helps directors and providers know the most important points about state standards, staff training, daily safety steps, and paperwork. Use this as a friendly checklist, and reme... Oregon Daycare Center Standards: What Providers Need to Know
How can I create a safe childcare environment for every age group?
07/15/2026Every day, childcare professionals balance children’s curiosity and learning with the responsibility of keeping a room full of little explorers safe. This guide provides practical, evidence-informed steps you can use immediately to strengthen safety for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and sch... How can I create a safe childcare environment for every age group?
How do I build an effective emergency preparedness plan for my Kansas child care program?
07/14/2026How do I build an effective emergency preparedness plan for my Kansas child care program? Every licensed or unlicensed program in Kansas has a responsibility to protect the children, staff, and families it serves. Creating a usable, practiced emergency plan reduces risk, supports continuity... How do I build an effective emergency preparedness plan for my Kansas child care program?
What safety rules should childcare programs follow to keep children safe?
06/01/2026Keeping children safe is the top job for every childcare team. We use five key words often: #safety #health #emergency #supervision #policies. This short guide helps directors and providers know the most important rules, make clear plans, and train staff so you can protect children every day. Why it... What safety rules should childcare programs follow to keep children safe?
Medication Adminstration Training and EPI Pens Shortage Update
09/07/2018FDA takes additional action to mitigate shortages of EpiPen by extending the expiration date for specific lots of medication What does the EpiPen expiration extension mean for child care programs? On August 21, 2018, the FDA announced a limited extension of expiration dates for specific lot... Medication Adminstration Training and EPI Pens Shortage Update
Building Relationships
11/22/2021Working with children requires collaboration and the development of strong relationships with children. When providers are able to connect with the children in their care, they are better capable of creating a positive classroom environment. ChildCareEd Child Care Training Center's “Classroom ... Building Relationships
Child Care Medication Administration: Rules, Records, and Training
06/10/2026Medication in child care must be done carefully. This short guide helps directors and providers learn simple rules, good record keeping, and the right training. You will find steps you can use today, links to helpful resources, and reminders to keep children safe. Remember: state requirements vary ... Child Care Medication Administration: Rules, Records, and Training
How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?
07/08/2026Directors and program leaders: you want staff who give medicine to be calm, correct, and confident. This short guide shows simple steps to plan and run training that protects children and the program. You will find checklists, links to helpful resources, and ideas you can use tomorrow. Remember: s... How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?
How do we build a health care plan for children who need daily medication?
07/08/2026When a child needs medicine every day, your program needs a clear, simple health care plan. A good plan keeps the child safe, helps staff feel ready, and builds trust with #parents and families. This article explains easy steps you can use now. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state ... How do we build a health care plan for children who need daily medication?
How can childcare providers safely and confidently administer medication?
07/15/2026Administering medication in early care is a high-stakes responsibility that requires clear policies, careful documentation, consistent routines, and properly trained staff. This practical, evidence-informed guide helps childcare directors and providers establish safe procedures for receiving, storin... How can childcare providers safely and confidently administer medication?
