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Understanding IDEA Disability Categories
04/03/2026As a child care provider, you want every child to feel welcome and supported. This short guide explains the 13 disability categories under the federal law known as IDEA, how eligibility and plans work, and practical steps you can take in your program. You will also find simple ideas you can use righ... Understanding IDEA Disability Categories
How can early childhood classrooms become more sensory-friendly?
07/17/2026Young children bring wide-ranging sensory preferences into your room every day. Practical, low-cost changes can reduce meltdowns, increase engagement, and help children build self-control. This guide gives five focused, evidence-informed questions-and-answers you can use with your team to design a... How can early childhood classrooms become more sensory-friendly?
How Can I Create a Classroom Culture Where Questions Are Celebrated?
07/21/2026What if your room became a place where every “why” and “how” was noticed, extended, and documented rather than dismissed? Building a culture that celebrates #questions and supports sustained #curiosity helps children develop language, reasoning, and persistence &mdash... How Can I Create a Classroom Culture Where Questions Are Celebrated?
How Can You Create a Classroom That Encourages Healthy Curiosity?
07/22/2026Do you want a classroom where questions drive learning and children arrive ready to investigate? Creating that culture starts with intentional design, brief routines that promote #inquiry, and teacher moves that invite exploration rather than supply answers. For a practical next step, consider Class... How Can You Create a Classroom That Encourages Healthy Curiosity?
How can leaf-themed art and science activities deepen learning in my child care program?
07/16/2026Leaves offer a low-cost, high-impact way to connect art, #STEM, sensory exploration, language development, and social learning. A short nature walk, collection basket, or simple sensory table can invite children to compare colors, shapes, sizes, textures, and patterns while practicing observation, p... How can leaf-themed art and science activities deepen learning in my child care program?
How can we teach preschoolers to ask better questions and make predictions?
07/16/2026Young children arrive at preschool as natural investigators who notice details, wonder how things work, test ideas, and revise their thinking throughout the day. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, classroom-ready strategies for helping children ask meaningful questions ... How can we teach preschoolers to ask better questions and make predictions?
Super Special School Agers
12/06/2021In the world of education, understanding and guiding child behavior is an art form. It's a dynamic process that requires patience, skill, and most importantly, knowledge. ChildCareEd, a leading provider of professional #development in the field of #early-childhood-education, recognizes the vital rol... Super Special School Agers
Endless Professional Development Training Opportunites with Online Self Paced ChildCareEd Courses!
08/15/2024How can ChildCareEd's self-paced courses support early childhood professionals? Endless Professional Development Training Opportunites with Online Self Paced ChildCareEd Courses! ChildCareEd's self-paced online courses support busy early childhood professionals who need flexible, evidence-... Endless Professional Development Training Opportunites with Online Self Paced ChildCareEd Courses!
How can childcare providers and families keep children safe around water?
07/15/2026Water play and pool days can be exciting learning experiences for young children, but they require careful planning, constant supervision, and reliable emergency procedures. This article gives child care directors, family child care providers, and staff practical guidance for creating strong water-s... How can childcare providers and families keep children safe around water?
Earning Your CDA Through ChildCareEd: A Path to Professional Excellence
07/17/2024Earning Your CDA Through ChildCareEd: A Path to Professional Excellence The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a nationally recognized certification that marks a meaningful professional milestone. Earning your CDA through ChildCareEd's CDA Preschool Credential or the CDA Family C... Earning Your CDA Through ChildCareEd: A Path to Professional Excellence
