Working with young children means responding to big feelings every day. Because children often rely on adults to help organize emotions they cannot yet manage independently, a caregiver’s calm voice, steady body language, and predictable response can reduce distress and restore a sense of safe... How Can Staying Calm Help Children Calm Down? Co-Regulation Strategies for Child Care Teams
Could your home become a safe, compliant, and sustainable child care setting? Before accepting enrollment or investing in renovations, complete a feasibility review of licensing, zoning, household safety, training, and business requirements. The Health and Safety Orientation can help you strengthen ... Can Your Home Become a Daycare? What to Check Before You Apply for a License
Running a safe, licensed child care program in Oklahoma means juggling schedules, breaks, and supervision without ever falling out of ratio. This guide gives directors and lead teachers a practical, inspection-ready staffing plan you can implement today. It blends Oklahoma-specific rules, proven r... How can Oklahoma child care programs cover staff breaks and always stay in ratio?
Licensing visits can feel stressful, but with a plan you can be calm and ready. This article helps #providers in #Oklahoma know what inspectors look for, how to prepare, and what to do after a visit. Read the quick tips, checklists, and links to helpful tools so your program can shine. Remember: s... How can Oklahoma child care providers prepare for licensing visits?
Are you budgeting for your CDA and wondering why training costs are separate from the credentialing fee? Understanding the difference can help you plan expenses and avoid surprises. Start with ChildCareEd’s FREE CDA Introduction, which provides an overview of the credentialin... CDA Certificate Cost: Training Fee vs. CDA Credential Fee Explained
World Teachers' Day is observed each year on October 5. It's a day to say thank you to teachers all around the world. ChildCareEd, an organization deeply committed to supporting #early-childhood-educators, plays an essential part in honoring and empowering these educators on this special day and thr... Celebrating World Teachers' Day and Nurturing Early Childhood Educators: ChildCareEd's Commitment to Excellence
ChildCareEd courses can be converted to Ohio Approved credit and are accepted by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services for annual ongoing professional development requirements for staff members, employees, administrators, providers, emergency/substitute caregivers, assistants, and family c... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Ohio
Head Start leaders are facing a proposal that could reshape enrollment, schedules, staffing, family services, and classroom practice. While the rule is not final, Leveling the Playing Field: ERSEA for Head Start can help providers strengthen eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and atten... What Would the Proposed Head Start Changes Mean for Children and Families?
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “You want me to teach Science to my infants and toddlers? That can’t be right!” Or “I don’t know how to do that?” Or even “Isn’t Science for older children?” Scientific learning may seem suited t... Full STEAM Ahead!
Can a handful of leaves and twigs become a bridge strong enough for a toy animal? This playful fall investigation helps children practice #engineering, observation, language, and early math while learning that thoughtful redesign is part of the process. To strengthen your planning and questioning st... Can You Build a Leaf Bridge? Fall STEM Challenges for Pre-K