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The Daycare Crash Drill: How Oklahoma Providers Can Prepare for Cars, Fire, and Sudden Building Emergencies
06/23/2026You work hard to keep kids safe every day. A car hitting a building, a sudden fire, or other building emergencies can happen fast. This article gives clear steps Oklahoma providers can use now. It focuses on three things: planning, supplies, and practice. State requirements vary - check your state l... The Daycare Crash Drill: How Oklahoma Providers Can Prepare for Cars, Fire, and Sudden Building Emergencies
What Must Texas Child Care Providers Update Before Hurricane Season Starts?
06/24/2026Hurricane season means thinking and acting now—before wind, rain, and power outages come. This short guide helps Texas child care directors and providers update what matters most so your program protects kids, comforts #families, and supports #staff. Use the numbered steps to make small tasks ... What Must Texas Child Care Providers Update Before Hurricane Season Starts?
National Responders Day
10/21/2022What is National Responders Day and when is it observed? National Responders Day is observed in late October; Congress designated a day (commonly referenced as Oct. 28) to recognize the service of firefighters, police officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and 911 operators. Ch... National Responders Day
Working with behavioral challenges.
12/14/2022At some point in your career, you are sure to encounter children who display behavioral challenges. The most important way to address these behaviors is to work with families to mutually support each other and the child. Consider the following letter template to send home to families. This is a good... Working with behavioral challenges.
How can child care programs in New York support children with ADHD?
07/08/2026Working with young children who have ADHD can feel big — but small, steady steps make a real difference. This article gives practical ideas for directors and child care providers in New York so your program can welcome and support children with #ADHD. You will find signs to watch for, classroo... How can child care programs in New York support children with ADHD?
Supporting Children With Behavioral Challenges in Daycare
04/27/2026Daycare leaders and teachers: this guide helps your team support young kids who act out. You will find clear steps, short scripts, and ideas you can try tomorrow. We focus on kind teaching, safe rooms, and working with families. Partnering with #families and keeping the room #calm helps everyone.... Supporting Children With Behavioral Challenges in Daycare
How do Minnesota child care providers support child health and family stability?
06/30/2026Child care programs do more than teach letters and play. Minnesota providers help keep children healthy and help families stay steady. This article explains how providers act like connectors, helpers, and stable adults for kids and parents. You'll find simple steps, links to useful resources, and sh... How do Minnesota child care providers support child health and family stability?
Basic to Basics: Literacy Skills
09/23/2022I recently attended a seminar where pre-literacy skills and bilingualism were discussed. In follow-up I collected practical activities and training that child care professionals can use tomorrow. If you want a short professional course to build daily practice, see Reading Aloud and Storytelling and ... Basic to Basics: Literacy Skills
How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
07/17/2026Play is the engine of early childhood development and one of the most practical, evidence-informed ways child care programs can build #early #literacy skills. This article is designed for providers and directors who want concrete, classroom-ready strategies that use everyday play to strengthen oral ... How can child care providers build early literacy skills through play?
How can North Dakota child care programs lay reading foundations the right way?
07/07/2026Children in North Dakota start learning to read long before kindergarten. This article helps directors and providers plan simple, practical steps to build strong early reading skills. Why it matters: early reading foundations improve school readiness, behavior, and confidence. Two short reasons why ... How can North Dakota child care programs lay reading foundations the right way?
