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How can North Dakota child care programs make the most of CACFP for healthy meal planning?
06/12/2026Good meal planning helps children grow, learn, and stay healthy. This short guide is for child care providers and directors in #NorthDakota who want easy steps to plan meals, follow CACFP rules, and involve families. Use small steps and simple tools to save time and protect kids. Remember: state req... How can North Dakota child care programs make the most of CACFP for healthy meal planning?
How can Georgia infant and toddler classrooms use the Watermelon Wake-Up Call to prevent choking?
06/23/2026The story of a child who nearly choked on a chunk of watermelon can feel like a wake-up call for any classroom. This article helps Georgia child care providers and directors turn that wake-up call into clear steps for everyday #safety. You will find short, numbered actions for meals, supervision, tr... How can Georgia infant and toddler classrooms use the Watermelon Wake-Up Call to prevent choking?
Snack Time in Daycare: Healthy Foods and Safety Tips
06/30/2026Snack time is a daily chance to feed little bodies and teach big habits. This short guide helps directors and providers pick healthy foods, follow safety steps, and plan snacks that are easy for staff and families. Why it matters: good snacks support learning, steady energy, and #nutrition. Safety s... Snack Time in Daycare: Healthy Foods and Safety Tips
Why Do the First Five Years Matter for Michigan Children?
06/04/2026The first years of life are full of fast growth. For children in #Michigan, ages birth to five are the time when the most brain change happens. This short guide is for child care providers and directors. It explains what the brain is doing, why it matters, and clear steps your program can use right ... Why Do the First Five Years Matter for Michigan Children?
How can Michigan child care programs introduce new foods and prevent picky eating?
07/09/2026Young children try foods slowly. This short guide helps child care directors and providers in #Michigan introduce new foods, support #children who are #picky, and build good #nutrition and calm #mealtimes in your program. Use the numbered steps and small actions you can try this week. State requirem... How can Michigan child care programs introduce new foods and prevent picky eating?
How can New York childcare providers help picky eaters in daycare?
05/15/2026Many of us in #daycare meet children who are #picky about food. This article helps New York childcare directors and providers with easy, tested ideas you can use tomorrow. It explains why picky eating matters, gives clear steps for the classroom, and shows when to get medical or therapy help. Rememb... How can New York childcare providers help picky eaters in daycare?
Child Development for Teachers: Supporting Growth in the Classroom
06/22/2026Young children grow fast. As a teacher or director you help shape how they feel, learn, and play. This article gives simple, practical steps to support the whole child in your #classroom. We use ideas from trusted resources like How Can Teachers Support Every Part of a Child’s Development? and... Child Development for Teachers: Supporting Growth in the Classroom
How can child care providers support emotional regulation in young children?
06/03/2026Young children feel big feelings. As a child care provider or director, you can help them notice feelings, calm down, and try safer choices. This article gives simple, practical ways to teach emotional control. You will find short tools for the moment, ways to practice during the day, how to set up ... How can child care providers support emotional regulation in young children?
How can child care programs best support infant and toddler development?
05/13/2026Introduction This short guide helps child care leaders and #caregivers support infant and #toddlers so they grow strong, learn, and feel safe. You will find clear steps, quick lists, and links to helpful resources from ChildCareEd and trusted sources. Use these ideas with your team and families. Re... How can child care programs best support infant and toddler development?
What Do Minnesota's Native American Communities Need From Childcare Providers?
05/21/2026Many childcare programs in Minnesota want to do the right thing for local Native families. This short guide helps center directors and providers know what matters most. You will read clear steps, simple examples, and trusted links to learn more. We name five big ideas you will see again: #Nativ... What Do Minnesota's Native American Communities Need From Childcare Providers?
