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What Should a 3-Year-Old Be Learning at Preschool?
09/18/2026What should a 3-year-old actually be learning at preschool—and how can providers offer meaningful growth without turning the day into worksheets? A strong program builds the whole child through play, relationships, routines, and intentional experiences; Emergent Learning & Development can ... What Should a 3-Year-Old Be Learning at Preschool?
What Should a 5-Year-Old Know Before Kindergarten?
09/18/2026What does a five-year-old really need before entering kindergarten? A balanced view can help providers guide families without turning readiness into a high-pressure test. For practical strategies on cognitive, physical, and social-emotional preparation, explore Are They Ready for Kindergarten?, a fo... What Should a 5-Year-Old Know Before Kindergarten?
When Should a Child Care Provider Be Concerned About Development?
09/18/2026When a child’s development seems different from expected patterns, your careful observations can become the bridge to timely support rather than a source of alarm. The Developmental Screening in Early Childhood course can strengthen your ability to distinguish monitoring from screening, docume... When Should a Child Care Provider Be Concerned About Development?
What Should a 4-Year-Old Know Before Pre-K?
09/18/2026What does a four-year-old truly need before entering pre-K—and how can adults support that growth without turning childhood into a checklist? A strengths-based understanding of development helps providers plan responsive experiences, and Are They Ready for Kindergarten? offers focused professi... What Should a 4-Year-Old Know Before Pre-K?
What Gross Motor Skills Should Children Develop at Each Age?
09/18/2026Children build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence through everyday movement, but knowing what to look for can make planning and observation more intentional. Explore the age-by-age guide below, then consider Balancing Physically Active Play in Child Care to deepen your ability to combin... What Gross Motor Skills Should Children Develop at Each Age?
What Should Child Care Providers Look For in Fine Motor Skills by Age?
09/18/2026Are you wondering whether a child’s grasp, scribbles, or scissor use reflects expected development—or signals a need for closer observation? This guide translates age-related fine motor patterns into practical classroom observations, adaptations, and family conversations. For deeper prep... What Should Child Care Providers Look For in Fine Motor Skills by Age?
Can a Child Come to Daycare With a Fever?
09/17/2026A fever at drop-off can create a difficult decision for any child care professional: protect the group while responding compassionately to one child and family. Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care can deepen your knowledge of illness signs, exclusion decisions, and health-related proced... Can a Child Come to Daycare With a Fever?
What Handwashing Rules Should Every Child Care Provider Teach?
09/17/2026Strong handwashing routines protect children, staff, and families while helping young learners build independence. For practical training on germs, hygiene policies, and infectious-disease prevention, explore Shoo, Germs! Don’t Bother Me!, a focused ChildCareEd course that can strengthen class... What Handwashing Rules Should Every Child Care Provider Teach?
What Should Daycare Illness Policies Include to Protect Children, Staff, and Families?
09/17/2026When a child develops symptoms, providers must balance compassion for one family with responsibility for the entire group. A clear, practical policy helps staff respond consistently, document decisions, and communicate respectfully; Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care can deepen that kn... What Should Daycare Illness Policies Include to Protect Children, Staff, and Families?
How Can Child Care Centers Properly Sanitize Toys?
09/17/2026Shared toys can quickly carry saliva, dirt, and germs from one child to another, but a consistent process can make toy hygiene manageable. For a broader foundation in illness prevention, explore Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases; this two-hour course can strengthen staff knowledge while ... How Can Child Care Centers Properly Sanitize Toys?
