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Daycare Business Broker: Help Buying or Selling a Child Care Center
07/02/2026Thinking about buying or selling a child care center can feel big and stressful. A child care business broker knows the special rules, the paperwork, and how families and staff feel when ownership changes. This short guide explains what brokers do, how they help buyers and sellers, common mistakes t... Daycare Business Broker: Help Buying or Selling a Child Care Center
Are You Thinking About Selling Your Center? Start Preparing Now
04/27/2026Selling a child care center is a big decision. You may be thinking about retirement, a new #career, family changes, or simply moving into the next stage of life. Whatever your reason, the best time to prepare is before you start talking to buyers. A strong child care business does not sell by accid... Are You Thinking About Selling Your Center? Start Preparing Now
End-of-Year Tax Savings for Daycare Centers: Maximize Your Savings Before 2024
12/13/2024End-of-Year Tax Savings for Daycare Centers: Maximize Your Savings Before 2024 As the end of the year approaches, #daycare-centers have a unique opportunity to maximize tax savings and prepare for the upcoming year. Consider strengthening your administrative and financial systems with courses suc... End-of-Year Tax Savings for Daycare Centers: Maximize Your Savings Before 2024
Cómo Ayudar a los Niños a Lavarse las Manos Todos los Días sin Estrés
07/21/2026Podemos hacer que lavarse las manos sea divertido y confiable al convertirlo en una rutina breve, predecible y positiva. Los educadores pueden usar una canción de 20 segundos, imágenes con los pasos y recordatorios sencillos antes de comer, después de ir al baño y al regr... Cómo Ayudar a los Niños a Lavarse las Manos Todos los Días sin Estrés
Deck the Halls with Emotional Wellness: Family Traditions That Foster Connection
11/27/2024The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and celebration, filled with laughter, warmth, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, beneath the surface of this festive period lies a complex tapestry of emotions that can sometimes #lead to #stress and anxiety for families. Chil... Deck the Halls with Emotional Wellness: Family Traditions That Foster Connection
Toddler Classroom Management: Routines, Behavior, and Big Feelings
07/20/2026Toddler classrooms are full of movement, discovery, and big emotions—and the right routines can turn even the busiest moments into meaningful learning opportunities. ChildCareEd’s Developing Program Tranquility self-paced online course helps educators create calmer classroom enviro... Toddler Classroom Management: Routines, Behavior, and Big Feelings
Sleigh Stress-Free: How Childcare Educators Can Stay Cool During Holiday Chaos
12/24/2024The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but for childcare #educators, it can also bring a whirlwind of challenges. As #classrooms fill with excitement and festive activities, ChildCareEd believes the pressure to create a magical experience for children can lead to heightened #stress and... Sleigh Stress-Free: How Childcare Educators Can Stay Cool During Holiday Chaos
How Can Dramatic Play Be Used to Support Learning?
07/16/2026Dramatic play—also called pretend, sociodramatic, or role play—gives young children meaningful opportunities to explore identity, language, relationships, emotions, and the social rules they encounter in everyday life. This article gives child care providers and program directors practic... How Can Dramatic Play Be Used to Support Learning?
Preschool Curriculum for Educators to Choose
01/18/2023Choosing a preschool curriculum requires balancing learning domains, program resources, and teacher expertise. This article focuses on Connect4Learning (C4L) — an interdisciplinary, project-based preschool curriculum — and places it in the practical context of program selection and class... Preschool Curriculum for Educators to Choose
Elevate your career and future with CDA Credential in 2025
01/08/2025Early childhood education is evolving and employers increasingly expect formal credentials. The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a widely recognized first step for many practitioners. The CDA Preschool Credential and other ChildCareEd trainings can help you prepare for the CDA applica... Elevate your career and future with CDA Credential in 2025
