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Including Every Child: What Child Care Providers Should Know About the ADA
08/17/2026Inclusive care begins with replacing assumptions with thoughtful planning, individualized support, and respectful partnership. Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act can help providers build practical knowledge, strengthen classroom practices, and complete relevant profession... Including Every Child: What Child Care Providers Should Know About the ADA
When Should Maryland Child Care Staff Take the Including All Children and the ADA Course?
08/14/2026When should your Maryland child care team complete its required ADA training—and how can that learning improve everyday inclusion? Scheduling the Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act course early helps staff meet the three-hour instructor-led training expectation whil... When Should Maryland Child Care Staff Take the Including All Children and the ADA Course?
The Vital Role of Professional Development
06/18/2024Why Is Professional Development Important in Early Childhood Education? Working with young children is both a privilege and a responsibility. Early childhood educators help children build thinking skills, express emotions, and develop relationships—work that calls for continued learning and r... The Vital Role of Professional Development
What Are Loose Parts, and How Can Teachers Use Them Safely?
10/03/2026Loose parts can turn a box, a fabric square, or a handful of natural materials into an invitation to invent, investigate, and collaborate—but open-ended play needs thoughtful preparation. Strengthen your classroom safety practices with Intentional Safety for Infants/Toddlers, which supports pr... What Are Loose Parts, and How Can Teachers Use Them Safely?
How Can Teachers Turn Everyday Play Into Learning Opportunities?
10/03/2026Children’s play is already full of questions, discoveries, and practice—teachers can help those moments become even richer without taking over. The ChildCareEd course Role of Play in Learning explores how play supports development and learning, offering a focused next step for strengthen... How Can Teachers Turn Everyday Play Into Learning Opportunities?
What Is the Difference Between Parallel Play and Cooperative Play?
10/03/2026When children play beside one another, are they already playing together—or still following separate ideas? Knowing the difference helps child care providers plan responsive environments and support social growth without rushing children. For a deeper look at how play supports development and ... What Is the Difference Between Parallel Play and Cooperative Play?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Social-Emotional Development?
10/03/2026Every greeting, transition, and moment of comfort can help a child feel understood and learn how to connect with others. The 10-hour CDA Subject Area 3 course offers a deeper professional learning experience focused on social-emotional development, self-regulation, positive guidance, and responsive ... How Can Child Care Providers Support Social-Emotional Development?
How Can Teachers Support Language Development in Toddlers?
10/03/2026Every point, babble, sign, and first word is a toddler’s invitation to connect. Explore practical ways to nurture communication throughout the day, and consider Language Development in Early Childhood for focused professional learning on verbal and nonverbal language strategies. The course can... How Can Teachers Support Language Development in Toddlers?
What Makes a High-Quality Child Care Program?
10/03/2026High-quality child care is more than a safe place for children to spend the day: it is a responsive community where they can build skills, relationships, and confidence. Strengthen your everyday practice with ChildCareEd’s Early Childhood Education course, which covers relationships, curriculu... What Makes a High-Quality Child Care Program?
How Can Child Care Providers Continue Growing Professionally Without Leaving the Classroom?
10/03/2026Professional growth does not have to mean stepping away from the children and classroom work you love. With flexible learning, reflection, and support from colleagues, you can build new skills while making your daily practice more intentional; the 30-hour Early Childhood Education course is a practi... How Can Child Care Providers Continue Growing Professionally Without Leaving the Classroom?
