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Can the CDA Help Michigan Child Care Providers — and Is It on Sale Now?
07/09/2026The Child Development Associate (CDA) can be a practical step for teachers and directors in Michigan. This article explains what the CDA is, how Michigan counts it, how it helps your program and your #career, and how you can earn it — including current savings. Read simple steps you can use no... Can the CDA Help Michigan Child Care Providers — and Is It on Sale Now?
Can simple soccer games build gross motor skills in young children?
07/15/2026Simple, low-prep soccer games are an accessible and engaging way for child care teachers and directors to support whole-child development, including strength, balance, coordination, social skills, and self-regulation. Through playful, repeated practice and minimal equipment, educators can intentiona... Can simple soccer games build gross motor skills in young children?
Can Screen-Free Board and Movement Games Help Young Children Learn and Stay Calm?
07/15/2026Screen-free gaming combines tabletop thinking with active movement, giving #preschoolers engaging opportunities to strengthen focus, language, cooperation, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. This practical guide provides child care providers and directors with evidence-informed reasons to... Can Screen-Free Board and Movement Games Help Young Children Learn and Stay Calm?
How to Become a Daycare Director Without a Degree
05/26/2026Many child care leaders ask the same question: can I run a daycare without a college degree? The short answer is: often yes. Your path can rely on #experience, #credential, #leadership, and understanding #licensing to become a #director. This article is for child care providers and directors who wan... How to Become a Daycare Director Without a Degree
How Can Minnesota Child Care Programs Build A Strong Handwashing And Hygiene Routine?
07/09/2026Building a consistent handwashing and hygiene routine helps protect the health of both children and staff. This article provides Minnesota child care directors and providers with practical steps for teaching proper handwashing, maintaining clean environments, following safe diapering practices, and ... How Can Minnesota Child Care Programs Build A Strong Handwashing And Hygiene Routine?
How can I keep Children Active Indoors On Cold Days?
07/16/2026Cold weather and shorter days can challenge every #provider team as playground access becomes limited and young children still need frequent opportunities to move. Keeping children active indoors supports gross motor development, physical health, self-regulation, attention, and smoother classroom ro... How can I keep Children Active Indoors On Cold Days?
What Should Providers Know About Measles and Immunization Records This Fall?
09/14/2026Fall enrollment is an ideal time to verify immunization documentation, refresh illness procedures, and prepare staff for a possible measles exposure. The Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases course offers two hours of focused training on communicable-disease prevention and immunization prac... What Should Providers Know About Measles and Immunization Records This Fall?
How Can Providers Support Families Who Rely on Head Start?
09/14/2026Families who rely on Head Start often navigate complex systems while working to support their children’s health, development, and stability. Providers can make that journey more manageable by building respectful partnerships, coordinating resources, and creating continuity across settings; Bey... How Can Providers Support Families Who Rely on Head Start?
How Can Classrooms Prevent the Spread of Illness During Cold and Flu Season?
09/14/2026Cold and flu season can disrupt attendance, staffing, and children’s comfort, but a layered classroom plan can significantly reduce opportunities for germs to spread. For deeper professional learning, explore Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, a two-hour online course that strength... How Can Classrooms Prevent the Spread of Illness During Cold and Flu Season?
How Can Preschools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Meaningfully?
09/14/2026Meaningful Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations help children see their families, languages, and communities reflected in the classroom rather than reduced to a single themed event. To strengthen your planning, explore Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners, which offers practical strategies fo... How Can Preschools Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Meaningfully?
