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CDA Scholarship: How to Get Help Paying for Your CDA
06/23/2026Earning a Child Development Associate (#CDA) can feel big — and expensive — but there are many real ways to get help. This article gives clear steps child care leaders and #providers can use to find scholarships, grants, and employer support so staff can earn the credential without large... CDA Scholarship: How to Get Help Paying for Your CDA
How can Georgia farm field trips teach young children about animals and food?
05/04/2026Outdoor farm visits are a wonderful way to teach young learners about animals, plants, and where food comes from. These trips can be hands-on and simple to run. In this article, you will find clear steps to plan a safe, fun, and learning-focused Georgia farm field trip for your #Georgia program. You... How can Georgia farm field trips teach young children about animals and food?
How can I plan peach-themed summer activities for preschoolers in Georgia?
04/30/2026Summer in Georgia is a great time for a #peach theme! This article helps directors and child care providers build a safe, learning-rich plan full of peachy fun for your #summer program. You will get simple activity ideas, safety tips, lesson links, and ways to involve families. Think #preschoolers, ... How can I plan peach-themed summer activities for preschoolers in Georgia?
How do I build an effective emergency preparedness plan for my Kansas child care program?
07/14/2026How do I build an effective emergency preparedness plan for my Kansas child care program? Every licensed or unlicensed program in Kansas has a responsibility to protect the children, staff, and families it serves. Creating a usable, practiced emergency plan reduces risk, supports continuity... How do I build an effective emergency preparedness plan for my Kansas child care program?
What safety rules should childcare programs follow to keep children safe?
06/01/2026Keeping children safe is the top job for every childcare team. We use five key words often: #safety #health #emergency #supervision #policies. This short guide helps directors and providers know the most important rules, make clear plans, and train staff so you can protect children every day. Why it... What safety rules should childcare programs follow to keep children safe?
Oregon Daycare Center Standards: What Providers Need to Know
07/07/2026Running a child care program in #Oregon means you follow rules to keep kids safe, healthy, and learning. This short guide helps directors and providers know the most important points about state standards, staff training, daily safety steps, and paperwork. Use this as a friendly checklist, and reme... Oregon Daycare Center Standards: What Providers Need to Know
How can I create a safe childcare environment for every age group?
07/15/2026Every day, childcare professionals balance children’s curiosity and learning with the responsibility of keeping a room full of little explorers safe. This guide provides practical, evidence-informed steps you can use immediately to strengthen safety for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and sch... How can I create a safe childcare environment for every age group?
Medication Adminstration Training and EPI Pens Shortage Update
09/07/2018FDA takes additional action to mitigate shortages of EpiPen by extending the expiration date for specific lots of medication What does the EpiPen expiration extension mean for child care programs? On August 21, 2018, the FDA announced a limited extension of expiration dates for specific lot... Medication Adminstration Training and EPI Pens Shortage Update
Building Relationships
11/22/2021Working with children requires collaboration and the development of strong relationships with children. When providers are able to connect with the children in their care, they are better capable of creating a positive classroom environment. ChildCareEd Child Care Training Center's “Classroom ... Building Relationships
How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?
07/08/2026Directors and program leaders: you want staff who give medicine to be calm, correct, and confident. This short guide shows simple steps to plan and run training that protects children and the program. You will find checklists, links to helpful resources, and ideas you can use tomorrow. Remember: s... How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?
