Fall offers babies a rich but gentle invitation to notice color, movement, sound, and texture through everyday play. With thoughtful supervision and a few seasonal materials, providers can create meaningful experiences that support early development; Baby Play: Planning Infant and Toddler Activities... Baby’s First Fall: Simple Ways to Explore the Season Through Play
Struggling to keep your best educators and make their strengths visible to families and funders? Recognizing and rewarding strong staff transforms routine supervision into intentional #growth that raises program quality and reduces costly turnover. A practical next step is the comprehensive 45-Hour ... How can directors reliably recognize and reward strong childcare employees to boost retention and quality?
Feeling pressure to retain great teachers while staying on budget? Thoughtful, consistent recognition is one of the fastest, lowest-cost ways to boost morale, strengthen teams, and reduce turnover. A practical next step is the Staff Supervision, Observation & Feedback course on ChildCareEd &mdas... How Can Child Care Leaders Recognize Staff in Simple, Meaningful Ways?
Strong, connected staff are the engine of every high-quality program. Want simple, proven ways to celebrate your people and build a workplace where teachers feel seen, supported, and ready to grow? Start with practical recognition and paired supports—like the ChildCareEd course Teachers, Assem... How can directors celebrate and support a child care team so staff stay, thrive, and teach their best?
When daycare teachers feel respected, supported, and connected to a shared purpose, they are better positioned to provide the calm, responsive care young children need. Directors can strengthen that foundation through intentional communication, coaching, recognition, and workload decisions; Leadersh... How Can Daycare Leaders Foster a Positive Work Culture Among Teaching Staff?
For teacher appreciation, we’re celebrating early childhood educators dedicated to continuously learning about childcare and early childhood education. Share a photo of you with your ChildCareEd certificate from any of our courses on Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok. Then, tag us and mention wh... Teacher Appreciation Contest
Let ChildCareEd help you move up the Alaska Seed Career Ladder! As a SEED Approved Training Organization, ChildCareEd’s trainings can be used to fulfill the requirements for Levels 2-5 on the Career Ladder. Level 5 120 hours of SEED-approved training Level 4 80 hours of SEED-approve... Let ChildCareEd help you move up the Alaska Seed Career Ladder!
Meeting minimum requirements qualifies you to begin, but intentional professional development helps you become more confident, responsive, and effective with young children. Start by exploring 45-Hour Preschool Curriculum to strengthen planning and classroom practice, then consider the CDA Preschool... Training for Preschool Teachers: What Should You Take After You Meet the Minimum Requirements?
As the old saying goes, “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure.” Using recycled materials in the preschool classroom is no different. Some teachers may call this junk art or art made from found materials; at H&H Child Care Training, we call it upcycled art. We k... "Junk" Art
What does advocacy mean in early childhood education? Early childhood #education advocacy is the work of advancing the well-being, rights, and learning of young children through informed action. It happens at more than one level: an educator may advocate for a child's needs within a classroom, part... Advocacy for Children