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How do I open a licensed group child care home in North Dakota?
06/30/2026Opening a licensed group child care home in #NorthDakota can be exciting and a little scary. This short guide helps directors and providers with clear steps, checklists, and links you can use right away. It covers first steps, training and background checks, safety and inspections, and the busines... How do I open a licensed group child care home in North Dakota?
How to Become a Licensed Childcare Provider in California
05/11/2026Becoming a licensed childcare provider in #California can feel big, but you can do it step by step. This guide helps directors and providers know what to do, where to find training, and how to stay safe and legal. Read each section for clear steps, links to helpful resources, and short lists you can... How to Become a Licensed Childcare Provider in California
Getting Ready for the New School Year: Prioritizing Safety with First Aid and CPR Training
07/15/2024As #educators and childcare providers prepare for the upcoming school year, ensuring a #safe environment for children should be a top priority. One crucial step is obtaining or renewing First Aid and CPR certification. ChildCareEd offers comprehensive training programs, including Pediatric Blended F... Getting Ready for the New School Year: Prioritizing Safety with First Aid and CPR Training
Invest in Your Skills, Invest in Children: ChildCareEd Training for Michigan Providers
07/11/2024As a child care provider in Michigan, you play a vital role in shaping young minds. You provide a #safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. But to ensure you're offering the best possible care, ongoing professional #development is crucial. ChildCareEd is here to sup... Invest in Your Skills, Invest in Children: ChildCareEd Training for Michigan Providers
How can I make the case for play-based learning in my Michigan program?
07/06/2026Play-based learning helps kids learn by doing, talking, and pretending. This article gives simple, practical steps to help directors and providers in Michigan explain why play matters and how to use it in your #classroom. You will find easy talking points, evidence to share, room and schedule ideas,... How can I make the case for play-based learning in my Michigan program?
How Do We Create Safe and Supportive Learning Environments?
06/18/2026Every day in childcare we work to help children learn, play, and grow. A safe and supportive space protects children’s bodies and hearts so they can try new things. In this article you will find simple, practical steps you can use in your program today. Remember: state requirements vary - ch... How Do We Create Safe and Supportive Learning Environments?
What are play-based learning approaches?
05/20/2026Play-based learning is when children learn by playing. For child care leaders and directors, it is a powerful way to help young kids grow skills while they have fun. This article explains simple ideas you can use tomorrow in your #classroom. You will read about why play matters, how to set up spac... What are play-based learning approaches?
How can we use play-based learning in preschool?
06/19/2026Play-based learning is an easy, powerful way for preschool children to learn. This article gives busy child care providers and directors simple steps you can use tomorrow. You will read clear ideas about what play-based learning is, how to set up your #classroom, how teachers can support #children w... How can we use play-based learning in preschool?
Can preschoolers learn through play?
07/09/2026Preschool learning through play is a simple idea: children learn best when they play. This article helps child care providers and directors use play to grow skills in language, thinking, social play, and small motor control. You will find clear steps, short lists, and links to useful guides from Chi... Can preschoolers learn through play?
Did Nevada’s 'Powered by Play' Conference Show Why Play-Based Learning Still Matters?
06/10/2026The recent Nevada event called Powered by Play gathered child care leaders and teachers to talk about one big idea: play helps children learn. If you missed it, this article shares the main points and concrete steps for centers and directors. You’ll see simple research links, easy classroom ... Did Nevada’s 'Powered by Play' Conference Show Why Play-Based Learning Still Matters?
