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Building Relationships
11/22/2021Working with children requires collaboration and the development of strong relationships with children. When providers are able to connect with the children in their care, they are better capable of creating a positive classroom environment. ChildCareEd Child Care Training Center's “Classroom ... Building Relationships
Child Care Medication Administration: Rules, Records, and Training
06/10/2026Medication in child care must be done carefully. This short guide helps directors and providers learn simple rules, good record keeping, and the right training. You will find steps you can use today, links to helpful resources, and reminders to keep children safe. Remember: state requirements vary ... Child Care Medication Administration: Rules, Records, and Training
How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?
07/08/2026Directors and program leaders: you want staff who give medicine to be calm, correct, and confident. This short guide shows simple steps to plan and run training that protects children and the program. You will find checklists, links to helpful resources, and ideas you can use tomorrow. Remember: s... How Can Directors Train Staff on Medication Safety?
How do we build a health care plan for children who need daily medication?
07/08/2026When a child needs medicine every day, your program needs a clear, simple health care plan. A good plan keeps the child safe, helps staff feel ready, and builds trust with #parents and families. This article explains easy steps you can use now. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state ... How do we build a health care plan for children who need daily medication?
How can childcare providers safely and confidently administer medication?
07/15/2026Administering medication in early care is a high-stakes responsibility that requires clear policies, careful documentation, consistent routines, and properly trained staff. This practical, evidence-informed guide helps childcare directors and providers establish safe procedures for receiving, storin... How can childcare providers safely and confidently administer medication?
What Does North Dakota Require for Medication Administration Training?
06/25/2026Running a child care program in North Dakota means knowing the rules about giving medicine at your site. This short guide answers the important questions directors and providers ask about the 6-hour Medication Administration Training. It explains who needs it, what is taught, how to take the class, ... What Does North Dakota Require for Medication Administration Training?
How can early childhood educators effectively teach digital citizenship to young children?
07/21/2026Can we teach young learners to be thoughtful, safe, and curious users of technology without turning every activity into screen time? If you want practical, classroom-ready strategies that meet training needs and improve everyday practice, start with a course like Technology as a Classroom Tool &mdas... How can early childhood educators effectively teach digital citizenship to young children?
How can ChildCareEd's behavior management courses help Minnesota childcare providers handle challenging situations without outside support?
05/26/2026Child care leaders and teachers in Minnesota face hard moments with children every day. This article explains how ChildCareEd's behavior management courses give staff practical skills so they can handle most challenges at the program level without calling outside consultants. You will find clear ste... How can ChildCareEd's behavior management courses help Minnesota childcare providers handle challenging situations without outside support?
Connections That Last: Helping Georgia Early Educators Build Stronger Classrooms Through Community and Collaboration
06/16/2026Connections that last start small and grow with care. This article gives easy steps that directors and child care providers in #Georgia can use today to strengthen classrooms through #community and #collaboration with families, colleagues, and local partners. You’ll find clear ideas, simple ... Connections That Last: Helping Georgia Early Educators Build Stronger Classrooms Through Community and Collaboration
CDA Online
10/04/2021What is the Child Development Associate (CDA), and why choose it over an associate's degree? It’s going to take me how long to earn my associate’s degree? There has to be a faster and more affordable pathway to advance my early childhood career. The Child Development Associate (CDA) cr... CDA Online
