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How To Handle Children Who Bite
07/04/2008Although biting is most common between 12 and 36 months, it can occur at other ages as children develop communication, emotional regulation, and social skills. For additional support, the self-paced ChildCareEd course Ouch! Biting & Hitting Hurts explains why these behaviors occur and provides p... How To Handle Children Who Bite
How Can Parenting Seminars Build Stronger Families and Support Child Development?
07/04/2008Parenting seminars offer practical, research-informed strategies that help families and child care professionals better understand children’s development, manage challenging behaviors, and build stronger home–school partnerships. Child care providers can expand these skills through Engag... How Can Parenting Seminars Build Stronger Families and Support Child Development?
How Can Child Care Providers Understand Typical and Atypical Child Development?
07/15/2026Understanding whether a child’s development follows expected patterns—or may require additional support—is essential to providing high-quality, responsive care. This article gives child care directors and providers practical, evidence-informed guidance for recognizing typical and a... How Can Child Care Providers Understand Typical and Atypical Child Development?
CDA Scholarships in Maryland: Training Funding for Child Care Providers
05/13/2026Many child care teachers and directors in Maryland wonder how to pay for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Good news: there are state programs, vouchers, and special grants that can cover training, textbooks, portfolio help, and sometimes the application fee. This article explains w... CDA Scholarships in Maryland: Training Funding for Child Care Providers
Understanding the CDA: Certificate, Credential, and Career Benefits
05/26/2026The Child Development Associate (CDA) can feel like a lot of letters and papers. This article explains what the CDA is, how to earn it, what belongs in your portfolio, and how it helps your job with children. If you want to start today, see the ChildCareEd CDA page for training options and next st... Understanding the CDA: Certificate, Credential, and Career Benefits
Getting the CDA Credential
05/06/2021Getting the CDA Credential Are you considering the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential to advance your practice in early childhood education? At H&H Child Care Training we offer flexible pathways to the CDA, including the CDA Infant/Toddler Credential and the CDA Preschool Credential.... Getting the CDA Credential
MSDE to Strengthen School Safety
10/08/2018Maryland Awarded $3.6 Million in Federal Grants to Strengthen School Safety U.S. Department of Education, Department of Justice Funds BALTIMORE (October 3, 2018) – The Maryland State Department of Education has been awarded $3.6 million in federal grants designed to further strengthe... MSDE to Strengthen School Safety
MSDE Health and Safety Training for Child Care Providers
05/14/2026Every child care program in #Maryland needs staff who know how to keep kids safe and well. The MSDE Basic Health and Safety training gives teachers and directors the rules and skills they need. This short guide explains: what the course covers, who must take it, how to get the right certificate, and... MSDE Health and Safety Training for Child Care Providers
How to Get a Daycare License in Maryland
05/04/2026= Opening a licensed daycare in #Maryland can feel big — you want to do it right and keep children safe. This article helps child care providers and directors by laying out clear, practical steps. You will learn why licensing matters, the first legal steps, how to prepare your #home for inspe... How to Get a Daycare License in Maryland
How to Open a Home Daycare in Maryland
04/23/2026Opening a family #home daycare in #Maryland can feel big, but you can do it step by step. This guide is for child care providers and directors who want clear, practical help. It explains the legal steps, how to prepare your home, how to enroll families, and how to keep your program safe and growing.... How to Open a Home Daycare in Maryland
