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Group Admin Program
11/07/2023The Group Admin Program at ChildCareEd is designed to help child care owners, directors, and administrators coordinate #staff training. Thoughtful #administration helps teams organize #professionaldevelopment, strengthen #mentorship, and support consistent #learning. Alongside the program, directors... Group Admin Program
Have a Job Opening?
05/11/2021Take Advantage of ChildCareEd’s Free Job Board: Streamlined Benefits and Processes Are you seeking or offering childcare-related job opportunities? ChildCareEd's Job Board is a place to explore openings or connect with prospective candidates. A focused job search also benefits from preparatio... Have a Job Opening?
No Daycare Experience? What Do Directors Notice Before They Decide to Hire You?
08/26/2026Having no formal daycare history does not mean you have nothing to offer; directors are often looking for evidence of judgment, dependability, and readiness to learn. Strengthen your first impression with Interview and Communication Skills, a focused course that helps you present your abilities prof... No Daycare Experience? What Do Directors Notice Before They Decide to Hire You?
The American Dream of Child Care Ownership
04/28/2026Many people dream of owning a business. For some, that dream is a child care center. Owning a child care business can be a special kind of work. It is a way to serve families, support children, create jobs, and build a future. A child care program is more than a building. It is a place where childr... The American Dream of Child Care Ownership
3 Things New Teachers Need To Know About Teaching Preschool
06/07/2022New teachers often feel overwhelmed by all that they need to learn in order to teach well. This article offers practical guidance on reflection, planning, confidence, and classroom challenges. To explore related professional-development topics, see Lesson Planning for Preschoolers and Working Togeth... 3 Things New Teachers Need To Know About Teaching Preschool
What Should a Teacher Do When a Child Keeps Hitting Other Children?
10/04/2026Repeated hitting can leave a classroom team worried about safety and unsure whether to intervene more firmly or offer more support. A calm, consistent plan can protect children while teaching safer ways to communicate; ChildCareEd’s Ouch! Biting & Hitting Hurts offers focused learning on d... What Should a Teacher Do When a Child Keeps Hitting Other Children?
Supporting Child Development Through Individualized learning.
11/21/2022Individualized learning plans help each child make measurable progress. They align instruction with a child's development, culture, and current skills. In practice, individualized planning relies on observation, brief formative assessment, and targeted in-class supports. Two ChildCareEd trainings th... Supporting Child Development Through Individualized learning.
Building a Better Head Start Lesson Plan: 7 Things Every Teacher Should Include
08/17/2026Strong Head Start lesson plans do more than fill a schedule—they connect children’s interests, developmental goals, family knowledge, and intentional teaching. If you want practical support for creating developmentally appropriate preschool experiences, explore Lesson Planning for Presch... Building a Better Head Start Lesson Plan: 7 Things Every Teacher Should Include
How Can Preschool Math Become Meaningful, Playful, and Part of Every Day?
08/31/2026Preschool mathematics flourishes when children can touch, compare, build, talk, and wonder—not simply complete worksheets. The Early Mathematics Through Play course can help providers strengthen classroom practice with developmentally appropriate strategies for counting, number sense, patterns... How Can Preschool Math Become Meaningful, Playful, and Part of Every Day?
How Can New Teachers Build Confidence in the Classroom?
09/11/2026Feeling unsure during your first weeks with young children is normal, but confidence grows when you have practical systems, supportive relationships, and opportunities to reflect. Explore Social Foundations and Responsive Classrooms to strengthen your understanding of positive guidance, self-regulat... How Can New Teachers Build Confidence in the Classroom?
