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North Dakota and the Child and Adult Care Food Program
01/08/2024The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program in the United States that provides financial assistance to child care providers, schools, and other organizations offering nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in their care. Administered by the U.S. Department... North Dakota and the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Child and Adult Care Food Program in Texas
01/03/2024The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program in the United States that provides financial assistance to child care providers, schools, and other organizations offering nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in their care. Administered by the U.S. Department... Child and Adult Care Food Program in Texas
Michigan Child Care Providers and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
01/02/2024The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program in the United States that provides financial assistance to child care providers, schools, and other organizations offering nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in their care. Administered by the U.S. Department... Michigan Child Care Providers and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Science exploration during Halloween
10/10/2022Halloween is a thrilling time for children, filled with costumes, candies, and an air of mystery. For child care providers, it's an excellent opportunity to infuse excitement into learning through science exploration activities. By combining the spookiness of the season with hands-on experiments, ... Science exploration during Halloween
Rainy Days: New Ways to Play
12/23/2021As a former preschool teacher, I can remember vividly watching the weather forecast each day to see what kind of day I was going to have. Rainy days were the absolute worst news I could get, especially if the rain was going to last all day, or even worse, all week! How was I po... Rainy Days: New Ways to Play
Active Play to Support Learning
11/14/2022Physical development during the early childhood years consists of developing bones, muscles, nerves, and physical skills, resulting in coordination and endurance. For young children, active play also goes hand in hand with learning, communicating, and connecting with people and the world around the... Active Play to Support Learning
Fondo MD Child Development Associate (CDA)
04/06/2023La División de Primera Infancia del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Maryland proporcionará fondos para ayudar a los proveedores de cuidado infantil a obtener su Child Development Associate® (CDA)Credential™ del Council for Professional Recognition. Quien es el... Fondo MD Child Development Associate (CDA)
Let’s Get Physical!
04/28/2022We have all heard how physical activity is good for you, but have we ever wondered what benefits it provides children? We know children need to run and develop their gross motor muscles, but what other benefits does running after a ball have? According to early childhood research by ACT Health, s... Let’s Get Physical!
Free CDA Introduction Course
10/25/2022ChildCareEd is proud to offer a FREE course detailing the CDA Credentialing process. CDA Introduction 1 Hour In this course, providers will learn what it takes to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. For many in the early childhood education field, the CDA Credential i... Free CDA Introduction Course
45 Hour Training: Lead Caregiver Requirements in Michigan
12/04/2023In the realm of #early-childhood-education, the role of lead caregivers is paramount. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in shaping the foundation of a child's #development. In Michigan, becoming a lead caregiver comes with specific requirements, and ChildCareEd is here to provide the n... 45 Hour Training: Lead Caregiver Requirements in Michigan
