Oklahoma is changing rules, payments, and supports for child care. This article helps directors and #providers understand what is new, what to do next, and where to find trusted resources. We use plain language, lists you can scan, and links to official pages and helpful trainings. Remember: state... What new child care rules, subsidies, and supports should Oklahoma providers expect?
Interesting Veterans' Day Facts (msn.com) Veterans Day wasn't always called that—and it has to do with how the holiday got started. Veterans Day can trace its origins back to November 11, 1919, the one-year anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. President Woodrow Wilso... Veterans' Day
Big discounts on 90‑Hour School Age! This page summarizes how the 90‑Hour School‑Age pathway helps Maryland providers become qualified lead teachers and how to complete the training quickly and affordably. In this guide we link directly to the two 45‑hour components — 45‑Hour Child Grow... Big discounts on 90-Hour School Age!
Mother’s Day can be a warm, creative time in your classroom. Small handmade gifts help children show love and practice skills. Keep celebrations simple, inclusive, and developmentally right for each age. Celebrate in your #preschoolers room with choices that let every child make something spec... Mother’s Day Gifts and Crafts Children Can Make
Working in childcare is rewarding and hard. This guide helps North Dakota providers and directors use simple, respectful steps to guide children’s behavior. We explain what positive support looks like, easy strategies you can try tomorrow, how to keep everyone safe in the moment, and how to wo... How can North Dakota childcare workers use positive discipline every day?
Many Florida preschool teachers ask: What do we do when a child keeps acting out, and a time-out does not help? This short guide gives practical, friendly ideas you can try tomorrow. It focuses on steps that teach skills, keep everyone safe, and build strong partnerships with families and the team. ... Challenging Behaviors in Florida Preschool Classrooms: What Works Beyond Time-Out?
Working with children who act out can feel hard. This article helps child care providers and directors learn simple, practical ways to prevent and respond to challenging behavior. It uses clear steps, short lists, and friendly advice you can use in your #classroom every day. You will learn why beh... How can child care providers handle challenging behavior calmly and effectively?
Kick-off Summer with some Memorial Day Activities Memorial Day provides early childhood programs a structured opportunity to teach civic remembering, healthful habits and seasonal transitions while practicing cognitive and motor skills. The guidance below presents developmentally appropriate activi... Kick-off Summer!
Summer brings bright days, extra days off, and lots of family plans. As a director or provider, you must plan so that children stay safe, staff get fair time off, and classrooms stay open. This article helps you build clear, fair plans for #schedules, #staff, #summer, #Michigan, and #coverage with e... How can Michigan child care programs plan staff schedules and coverage around summer holidays?
Every day in your program is a chance to teach small skills that grow into big habits. This article shares simple, practical steps child care directors and providers can use to help young children build lifelong healthy routines. You will find easy classroom ideas, ways to partner with families, tip... How Can Early Childhood Programs Encourage Healthy Habits?