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Big Savings for Texas Family Child Care Providers
10/19/2022If you plan to operate or be the primary caregiver in a licensed Texas child‑care home, you must meet both initial qualification and ongoing annual training expectations set out in practice by Texas Health and Human Services. This article explains the required clock hours, the instructor‑led vs.... Big Savings for Texas Family Child Care Providers
How to Get a Daycare License in North Carolina
05/04/2026Starting the path to a licensed daycare in #NorthCarolina can feel big, but you can do it step by step. This guide is for child care providers and directors. It explains the main steps, rules, and helpful links so you can apply with confidence. Use the checklist ideas, keep records neat, and ask you... How to Get a Daycare License in North Carolina
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
How can simple science experiments transform my preschool classroom?
07/28/2026Curious how short, hands-on science activities can boost curiosity, language, and early reasoning in your program? Try a few quick experiments that honor children’s questions, build #preschool learning routines, and make complex ideas manageable. For a practical next step, consider ChildCareEd... How can simple science experiments transform my preschool classroom?
How Can Child Care Providers Encourage Children to Ask Questions and Investigate?
07/28/2026Curiosity is the engine of learning—what if your classroom routinely turned every "why" into a short investigation that builds thinking, language, and collaboration? If you want practical next steps, start with a focused course like Children at the Wheel: Emergent Curriculum, which shows how t... How Can Child Care Providers Encourage Children to Ask Questions and Investigate?
How Can I Help Children Understand Shapes and Patterns?
07/28/2026Do you want simple, reliable ways to move children from noticing shapes to using geometric ideas and making patterns confidently? Practical, play-based strategies make these early geometry skills accessible and fun for busy classrooms—start by exploring Math Foundations in Early Childhood to g... How Can I Help Children Understand Shapes and Patterns?
Can Counting Activities Really Feel Like Play?
07/28/2026Want counting to be a low-prep classroom win that children ask for, not avoid? Try short, playful routines and hands-on ideas that build number sense while keeping the day joyful. A great next step is ChildCareEd’s Math Foundations in Early Childhood, which shows how to integrate counting into... Can Counting Activities Really Feel Like Play?
How can I introduce STEM concepts in early childhood?
07/28/2026Curious how a simple bucket of water, a box of blocks, or a tray of recycled bits can spark big thinking in young children? If you want practical strategies that fit busy days and licensing realities, start with a focused, developmentally appropriate approach. Explore Building Early Science Foundati... How can I introduce STEM concepts in early childhood?
Make your own Moon Sand!
11/27/2024How do I make moon sand for my classroom? Moon sand is a pliable sensory medium that supports tactile exploration, the refinement of fine-motor control, and inquiry-driven STEM investigations. This article synthesizes practitioner-tested DIY formulations with evidence-informed inclusion and safety ... Make your own Moon Sand!
Indoor and Outdoor Activities
09/22/2022Here are curated, developmentally appropriate DIY activities designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. These ideas prioritize sensory exploration, gross- and fine-motor development, language opportunities, and cooperative play while using low-cost or recycled materials. ... Indoor and Outdoor Activities
