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What Does the Free School Meals Debate Mean for Child Nutrition in North Dakota?
06/10/2026Many child care leaders are asking what the national debate about free school meals means for daily feeding and menu work in local programs. This article explains the ideas, trends, and practical steps for North Dakota providers and directors. You will find short, numbered actions, helpful links, an... What Does the Free School Meals Debate Mean for Child Nutrition in North Dakota?
What to Expect During Your Baby’s First Months
05/18/2026Welcome! This short guide helps child care providers and directors know what to expect in a baby’s first months. You will read about feeding, sleep, learning, and when to ask for help. Keep notes, share with families, and be kind — small steps help a lot. What will newborns usua... What to Expect During Your Baby’s First Months
How can Michigan child care providers protect children now that measles is back in 2026?
06/17/2026Measles is back in Michigan in 2026. Child care providers can help stop it. This short guide gives clear steps you can use today to protect #children in your care. Use simple routines, check records, and work with families and public health. This is about keeping kids #safe in #childcare with the po... How can Michigan child care providers protect children now that measles is back in 2026?
How do I track and report immunization records for child care in North Dakota?
07/01/2026Keeping track of every child's shots is part of good #care for your program. This short guide helps #providers in #ND find, record, and report immunizations so children can stay healthy and your program stays in compliance. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agency. Why ... How do I track and report immunization records for child care in North Dakota?
Icy Activities
12/23/2022What makes ice a useful learning material for preschoolers? Ice is more than a cold surface: it's an accessible medium for hands-on exploration of states of matter, temperature, measurement and vocabulary. In an early childhood classroom, short, supervised ice explorations support observation skill... Icy Activities
How can North Dakota classrooms build toddler fine motor skills with simple activities?
05/15/2026This short guide helps child care providers and directors in North Dakota plan easy, playful fine motor work for #toddlers in your #classroom to build #fine #motor skills through #play. The ideas are low-cost, tested in child care settings, and link to ready-to-use resources from ChildCareEd and oth... How can North Dakota classrooms build toddler fine motor skills with simple activities?
How can we help children reach new heights—from the Space Needle to the preschool classroom?
06/11/2026From the Space Needle’s tall view to a child stacking blocks, reaching new heights is about space, support, and steady steps. This article is for #preschoolers teachers, directors, and child care providers who want simple ideas to help children grow in movement, thinking, and confidence. You... How can we help children reach new heights—from the Space Needle to the preschool classroom?
How Can Child Care Programs Use Easy Nature‑Based Activities for Every Season?
07/21/2026Want simple, low‑prep nature activities you can run all year and that build real learning? Seasonal invitations to explore—planting in spring, water science in summer, leaf math in fall, and ice investigations in winter—help your team meet curriculum goals while supporting regulation, ... How Can Child Care Programs Use Easy Nature‑Based Activities for Every Season?
90-Hour Child Care Certification: A Guide for Maryland Providers
06/24/2026If you work in a child care center or want to run one in #Maryland, the 90-Hour Certificate is a key step. This guide explains what the certificate is, who needs it, how to finish the required hours, where to take approved courses, and tips to avoid common mistakes. We use clear steps and links to t... 90-Hour Child Care Certification: A Guide for Maryland Providers
How can Texas providers use after-school (OST) programs to improve attendance and behavior?
07/02/2026Out-of-school time (OST) programs can help children feel safe, learn more, and come to school more often. This article is for Texas child care directors and program leaders. It shows simple steps you can use to boost #Texas children’s #attendance and #behavior in your #afterschool program whil... How can Texas providers use after-school (OST) programs to improve attendance and behavior?
