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How can early childhood programs be ready for emergencies?
05/18/2026Every day you care for little ones and keep them safe. Emergencies can happen anytime. Being ready helps you protect #children, support your #staff, and show families you are prepared. Why it matters: plans save time, reduce panic, and help everyone get back to normal faster. State requirements va... How can early childhood programs be ready for emergencies?
The Daycare Crash Drill: How Oklahoma Providers Can Prepare for Cars, Fire, and Sudden Building Emergencies
06/23/2026You work hard to keep kids safe every day. A car hitting a building, a sudden fire, or other building emergencies can happen fast. This article gives clear steps Oklahoma providers can use now. It focuses on three things: planning, supplies, and practice. State requirements vary - check your state l... The Daycare Crash Drill: How Oklahoma Providers Can Prepare for Cars, Fire, and Sudden Building Emergencies
Daycare Storm Safety: When to Shelter, Close, or Evacuate
06/22/2026Storms can be scary and fast. As a daycare leader or provider you make choices that keep children safe and calm. This short guide helps you know when to shelter-in-place, close the program, or evacuate. It uses easy steps, quick checks, and links to helpful resources so your team can act with confid... Daycare Storm Safety: When to Shelter, Close, or Evacuate
National Responders Day
10/21/2022What is National Responders Day and when is it observed? National Responders Day is observed in late October; Congress designated a day (commonly referenced as Oct. 28) to recognize the service of firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and 911 operators. Ch... National Responders Day
Working with behavioral challenges.
12/14/2022At some point in your career, you are sure to encounter children who display behavioral challenges. The most important way to address these behaviors is to work with families to mutually support each other and the child. Consider the following letter template to send home to families. This is a good... Working with behavioral challenges.
How can child care programs in New York support children with ADHD?
07/08/2026Working with young children who have ADHD can feel big — but small, steady steps make a real difference. This article gives practical ideas for directors and child care providers in New York so your program can welcome and support children with #ADHD. You will find signs to watch for, classroo... How can child care programs in New York support children with ADHD?
How do Minnesota child care providers support child health and family stability?
06/30/2026Child care programs do more than teach letters and play. Minnesota providers help keep children healthy and help families stay steady. This article explains how providers act like connectors, helpers, and stable adults for kids and parents. You'll find simple steps, links to useful resources, and sh... How do Minnesota child care providers support child health and family stability?
Supporting Children With Behavioral Challenges in Daycare
04/27/2026Daycare leaders and teachers: this guide helps your team support young kids who act out. You will find clear steps, short scripts, and ideas you can try tomorrow. We focus on kind teaching, safe rooms, and working with families. Partnering with #families and keeping the room #calm helps everyone.... Supporting Children With Behavioral Challenges in Daycare
Basic to Basics: Literacy Skills
09/23/2022I recently attended a seminar where pre-literacy skills and bilingualism were discussed. In follow-up I collected practical activities and training that child care professionals can use tomorrow. If you want a short professional course to build daily practice, see Reading Aloud and Storytelling and ... Basic to Basics: Literacy Skills
How can preschool programs build early literacy every day?
07/03/2026Young children learn to read by hearing lots of language, enjoying books, and by playing with sounds and letters. This article gives simple, practical steps child care providers and directors can use tomorrow to strengthen early #early #literacy #preschoolers skills. Short routines and playful activ... How can preschool programs build early literacy every day?
