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How Can Child Care Providers Make Sensory Play for Babies Safe, Simple, and Developmentally Appropriate?
09/02/2026Babies learn through ordinary moments of touching, listening, looking, moving, and connecting with trusted adults—not through complicated equipment. Baby Play: Planning Infant and Toddler Activities can help you turn these moments into intentional experiences while strengthening your planning ... How Can Child Care Providers Make Sensory Play for Babies Safe, Simple, and Developmentally Appropriate?
How Can Child Care Providers Use Sensory Play to Support Young Children’s Development?
09/07/2026Children learn with their whole bodies, and well-planned sensory experiences can turn ordinary materials into powerful opportunities for exploration, communication, and regulation. To strengthen your ability to create inviting, developmentally appropriate environments, explore ChildCareEd’s Pl... How Can Child Care Providers Use Sensory Play to Support Young Children’s Development?
How Can Child Care Providers Help Families See the Learning Hidden Inside Messy Play?
09/16/2026When families see paint on sleeves or sand in shoes, they may see cleanup—but children are often practicing #problem-solving, language, motor coordination, and self-expression. A clear explanation can turn concern into partnership; for deeper professional learning, explore Role of Play in Lear... How Can Child Care Providers Help Families See the Learning Hidden Inside Messy Play?
How to Include Kids in the Kitchen
12/12/2024How to Include Children in the Kitchen: Fun and Educational Activities Getting kids involved in the kitchen is not only a great way to bond, but it also offers valuable learning experiences. Cooking together can teach children important skills, including following directions, measuring ingr... How to Include Kids in the Kitchen
Taste Safe Mud is a fun Hands-on activity for children.
06/26/2023Taste-safe mud is a fun, hands-on activity for children. It is crucial to provide young children with hands-on learning experiences. These experiences can support cognitive, social, and emotional development as children explore their environment and make connections with the world around them. When... Taste Safe Mud is a fun Hands-on activity for children.
Grants for In-Home Daycare Providers in Georgia
07/01/2026If you run an in-home daycare in #Georgia, this short guide will help you find money to buy supplies, pay for training, and make your home safer. I wrote this for directors and providers like you — simple steps, checklists, and links to trusted places. Use the links below to learn more and sav... Grants for In-Home Daycare Providers in Georgia
How Can You Start a Daycare With Little Money? 10 Ways to Lower Startup Costs
08/12/2026Can a thoughtful, safe daycare begin without a large investment? Yes—when you sequence expenses, use community resources, and protect quality at every step. Start with Business Planning: Family Child Care to strengthen your budget, operations, and marketing plan before committing funds, and co... How Can You Start a Daycare With Little Money? 10 Ways to Lower Startup Costs
How to Start a Daycare and Maintain Health and Safety
12/28/2023Starting a daycare in Georgia involves confirming the right license type, completing the applicable orientation and training, and planning for safe operations. This guide outlines those steps and the importance of children’s health and safety orientation training and child care management training... How to Start a Daycare and Maintain Health and Safety
How Can You Add Outdoor Learning Without Rebuilding the Playground?
09/30/2026A more meaningful outdoor program does not require a construction project—small, intentional changes can turn the space you already have into a place for discovery. The Creating the Natural Outdoor Classroom course helps child care providers plan nature-rich experiences using children’s ... How Can You Add Outdoor Learning Without Rebuilding the Playground?
How Can Families Help Interpret a Child’s Classroom Discovery?
09/30/2026A child’s unexpected discovery—a shadow that changes shape, a seed that sprouts, or a tower that suddenly balances—can open a window into how they think. Invite families to add what they know about the child’s interests and experiences; Collaboration for the Win offers practi... How Can Families Help Interpret a Child’s Classroom Discovery?
