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How Can Child Care Providers Support Safe, Responsive Infant Feeding?
08/31/2026Infant feeding is both a nutritional responsibility and a relationship-based caregiving practice. Build practical confidence with CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review, a self-paced program that includes infant nutrition among its eight subject areas, and strengthen day-to-day feeding ... How Can Child Care Providers Support Safe, Responsive Infant Feeding?
Nursery Snack Ideas by Age: What Can Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Safely Eat?
08/28/2026Choosing nursery snacks is both a nutrition decision and a safety responsibility: the right food must match a child’s developmental skills, eating abilities, allergies, and program policies. Strengthen your daily practice with CDA Infants/Toddlers: Smart Nutrition & Feeding, which helps pr... Nursery Snack Ideas by Age: What Can Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers Safely Eat?
How Can Child Care Providers Serve Healthy Meals and Snacks That Children Enjoy?
09/14/2026Healthy meals and snacks can support children’s growth, learning, and sense of belonging without requiring elaborate recipes or unrealistic budgets. Strengthen your practical skills with Nutrition Essentials for Child Care Providers, which addresses balanced meal planning, food labels, prepara... How Can Child Care Providers Serve Healthy Meals and Snacks That Children Enjoy?
How can child care programs build healthy eating habits that last?
07/21/2026Want children in your care to enjoy nutritious meals today and carry healthy choices into adulthood? Building lasting eating habits starts with predictable routines, thoughtful menus, and family partnerships your program can implement now. As a next step, consider the ChildCareEd course On My Plate... How can child care programs build healthy eating habits that last?
Counting Candy Canes: The STEM of Holiday Fun for Early Learners
12/03/2024The holiday season brings with it a unique blend of joy, excitement, and opportunities for learning, especially for young children. As families and educators embrace the festive spirit, they can introduce foundational concepts in mathematics and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic... Counting Candy Canes: The STEM of Holiday Fun for Early Learners
STEM for Preschoolers: Fun Activities That Encourage Curiosity
08/10/2026Preschoolers are already natural investigators—your role is to give their questions somewhere meaningful to go. Explore practical activities that build scientific reasoning, early mathematics, language, and collaboration, then strengthen your instructional foundation with Building Early Scienc... STEM for Preschoolers: Fun Activities That Encourage Curiosity
Tiny Tinkerers: How Messy Play Today Could Lead to Tomorrow’s Top Inventors
09/21/2024ChildCareEd discusses the significance of messy play in childhood #development, emphasizing its role in fostering exploration, experimentation, and hands-on learning experiences. Messy play encompasses activities that encourage children to engage creatively without the constraints of cleanliness, th... Tiny Tinkerers: How Messy Play Today Could Lead to Tomorrow’s Top Inventors
How Can a Fourth of July Activity Pack Blend Literacy and Math?
09/23/2026A holiday activity pack can do more than fill a festive morning—it can turn children’s excitement about stars, flags, and summer celebrations into meaningful practice with words, numbers, and patterns. Explore how to use the Math Foundations in Early Childhood course to strengthen your p... How Can a Fourth of July Activity Pack Blend Literacy and Math?
Is the 90-Hour Childcare Certification Really Worth It?
02/03/2025The 90-hour child care training program may help aspiring professionals build knowledge and skills for work with children. Training in child development, health, and safety can support professional learning, but whether a particular course is required or recognized depends on the learner’s rol... Is the 90-Hour Childcare Certification Really Worth It?
Which 45-Hour Child Care Course Do I Need? A Guide to Choosing the Right Training
08/12/2026Choosing among several 45-hour child care courses can feel confusing, especially when your role, age group, and state requirements all matter. Start by clarifying your professional goal, then consider the 45-Hour Growth and Development Birth–Age 12 Online course to build a broad foundation in ... Which 45-Hour Child Care Course Do I Need? A Guide to Choosing the Right Training
