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Pre-Requisites For Course Registration
07/04/2008Introduction: What prerequisites do I need to register for ChildCareEd courses? If you are preparing to enroll, start with courses that meet common training pathways—for example, our 45 Hour Child Growth and Development and the CDA Infant/Toddler Credential (120 hrs). This guide explains typic... Pre-Requisites For Course Registration
Child Care Courses That Support Your Career with ChildCareEd
06/08/2026You work hard caring for children. Good training can make your job easier, help you move up, and keep your classroom safe and fun. This article shows which ChildCareEd courses help your #career and how to pick the right ones. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensing agenc... Child Care Courses That Support Your Career with ChildCareEd
How can rainy day indoor activities help preschoolers learn kindness and cooperation in Georgia?
05/01/2026Rainy days are perfect chances to teach children to be kind and to work together. This guide gives easy, ready-to-use indoor activities for child care providers and directors in Georgia. You will find simple steps, links to useful lesson plans, and ways to include every child. These ideas fit morn... How can rainy day indoor activities help preschoolers learn kindness and cooperation in Georgia?
How Can We Teach Children the Value of Kindness Through Everyday Moments?
07/17/2026Every day in a child care setting is full of small opportunities to grow big social-emotional skills. This article offers practical, evidence-informed steps for directors and providers who want to weave #kindness into routines, relationships, and the rhythm of the day. You’ll find strategies... How Can We Teach Children the Value of Kindness Through Everyday Moments?
National Random Acts of Kindness Day
02/24/2023What is National Random Acts of Kindness Day and why does it matter for child care? National Random Acts of Kindness Day (observed in the U.S. on February 17) offers a practical opportunity for child care programs to foreground social and emotional learning (SEL) by intentionally designing moments ... National Random Acts of Kindness Day
How can childcare providers effectively teach gratitude to young children?
07/16/2026Teaching gratitude is not a one-time lesson—it grows through warm relationships, consistent routines, adult modeling, and everyday opportunities that help young children notice and appreciate people, places, experiences, and acts of kindness. In #children-focused #care settings, gratitude prac... How can childcare providers effectively teach gratitude to young children?
Helping Children Learn Kindness, Empathy, and Belonging
05/13/2026Young children learn how to care for others when adults show them how. This article is for child care providers and directors who want practical ideas to grow #kindness, #empathy, #belonging, #children, and a joyful #classroom. How do I teach kindness and empathy every day? Teaching kindne... Helping Children Learn Kindness, Empathy, and Belonging
Nurturing Hearts: Helping Children Grow with Kindness and Care
06/17/2026Every day in your program you can plant small seeds of compassion. This article gives simple, proven steps to help young #children learn caring, sharing, and calm ways to solve problems. You'll find easy routines, activities, and ways to work with families. Use the ideas that fit your group and your... Nurturing Hearts: Helping Children Grow with Kindness and Care
Build a Water Rocket
09/23/2022Blast Off: Build a NASA Water Rocket It's summertime, and a well-run program can turn warm afternoons into productive STEM learning. This practical guide shows child care professionals how to run a supervised, curriculum-connected water-rocket activity that teaches engineering design, measurement, ... Build a Water Rocket
School-Age Program Ideas: Games, Projects, and Group Activities
07/20/2026A strong school-age program gives children opportunities to move, create, collaborate, and make meaningful choices. ChildCareEd’s online Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs course helps educators understand the elements of appropriate activities and lesson plans for school-age children wh... School-Age Program Ideas: Games, Projects, and Group Activities
