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Field Trip Planning
03/22/2023Planning field trips for young children can be a great way to extend learning and create an opportunity for fun and excitement for your students. Field trips can also present challenges and cause some worry and anxiety for staff, children, and families. Careful planning and an understanding of appro... Field Trip Planning
🎉Learning Comes to You: How to Schedule an Onsite Training for Your Team
09/18/2025Why bring onsite training to your center? Professional #development doesn’t have to mean sending #staff offsite or juggling individual training schedules. For a focused session on healthy learning environments, consider Safe and Sound: Creating Healthy Environments for Every Child; for practi... 🎉Learning Comes to You: How to Schedule an Onsite Training for Your Team
Group Training for Child Care Staff: What Directors Need to Know
06/08/2026Directors and administrators: this quick guide explains how to plan, assign, track, and proof group training for your #staff using the ChildCareEd Group Admin. You will find step-by-step ideas, common pitfalls, and simple ways to keep records ready for inspections. Good group training saves time, b... Group Training for Child Care Staff: What Directors Need to Know
Can an Aide Count in California Daycare Ratios? Title 22 Staffing Explained
08/13/2026When staffing changes unexpectedly, one question can determine whether your classroom remains compliant: can an aide count in California’s daycare ratio? A clear role-by-role understanding of Title 22 can help directors protect children, support teachers, and avoid preventable licensing proble... Can an Aide Count in California Daycare Ratios? Title 22 Staffing Explained
Unlock the Power of Group Admin: The Ultimate Tool for Child Care Leaders
08/25/2025Unlock the Power of Group Admin: The Ultimate Tool for Child Care Leaders Running a child care program is no small task—and directors and administrators need tools designed to simplify, support, and strengthen their teams. That’s where Group Admin comes in. This account supports... Unlock the Power of Group Admin: The Ultimate Tool for Child Care Leaders
Do You Still Need a CDA Verification Visit in 2026?
08/13/2026Wondering whether the 2026 CDA updates eliminate the observation that many candidates have prepared for? The short answer is no: some candidates may qualify for a credentialing decision without a Verification Visit, while others will still need the full review, observation, and reflective dialogue. ... Do You Still Need a CDA Verification Visit in 2026?
🎈 Ready for Sunshine & Smiles? Discover Florida’s Favorite Training Bundles for Early Educators!
08/06/2025🎈Ready for Sunshine & Smiles? Discover Florida’s Favorite Training Bundles for Early Educators! Florida early childhood professionals can use professional development to strengthen their practice, but a training bundle should not be assumed to satisfy every provider’s lic... 🎈 Ready for Sunshine & Smiles? Discover Florida’s Favorite Training Bundles for Early Educators!
Elevate your career and future with CDA Credential in 2025
01/08/2025Early childhood education is evolving and employers increasingly expect formal credentials. The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a widely recognized first step for many practitioners. The CDA Preschool Credential and other ChildCareEd trainings can help you prepare for the CDA applica... Elevate your career and future with CDA Credential in 2025
How childcare research centers assist with early educator training
01/28/2025As the foundation for lifelong learning, children’s early experiences shape their future development and success. Childcare Resource Centers (CCRCs) support early educators by offering practical training, coaching, and curated resources. Many educators begin or strengthen their practice with struc... How childcare research centers assist with early educator training
Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers
05/01/2023Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers Oregon’s Family Child Care Scholarship supports professional development for Oregon’s Registered Family and Certified Family Child Care Providers. If you are the Provider named on an Oregon Registered Family or Certified Family Child Care l... Scholarship opportunities for Oregon providers
