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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Wyoming
07/24/2026What ChildCareEd’s Wyoming Approval Means ChildCareEd is a Wyoming STARS-Approved Sponsor Agency, officially recognized by the Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) for providing pre-service, annual training, infant/toddler training, and director-level professional development for licen... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Wyoming
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Connecticut
07/26/2026Connecticut Child Care Training You Can Trust If you work in child care in Connecticut, keeping up with professional development is essential for licensing, employment, and career growth. While Connecticut does not currently have a separate statewide approval process for training to count for licen... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - Connecticut
High Quality Trainings in Connecticut
12/09/2021Are you a provider in Connecticut looking for more trainings to fulfill your annual training requirements? Do you want the classes to be online, self-paced, and of high quality? Did you also know that when looking for high-quality programs, parents often look to see how well trained the staff ... High Quality Trainings in Connecticut
Mandated Reporters: Recognize the Signs and Protect Children
12/21/2021In most states, child care providers are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect. Knowing the law, recognizing different forms of maltreatment, and following reporting procedures affects whether a child receives protective help. Providers can acquire these competencies in targeted on... Mandated Reporters: Recognize the Signs and Protect Children
How can Child Abuse and Neglect Training keep children safe in your program?
06/19/2026Every day you care for children and want them to be safe. Good training helps teams spot harm early, report correctly, and support children after a scary event. This short guide explains what training is, why it matters, how to pick and finish courses, and what to do when you suspect abuse. Remember... How can Child Abuse and Neglect Training keep children safe in your program?
How should child care providers recognize and report child abuse and neglect?
07/15/2026Child care professionals hold a vital responsibility: recognizing when a child may be experiencing harm and taking prompt, appropriate action to protect them. This article gives directors and providers practical, legally informed, and trauma-responsive guidance for identifying possible signs of abus... How should child care providers recognize and report child abuse and neglect?
Feeling Stressed? Practical Ways Child Care Providers Can Recharge
12/15/2021Does the holiday season—or any sustained workflow—leave you feeling drained? Professional development can reduce burnout, sharpen coping strategies, and improve outcomes for the children and teams you serve. Consider two short, focused courses to begin: From Stress to Wellness and Stres... Feeling Stressed? Practical Ways Child Care Providers Can Recharge
The Play’s the Thing: How Children Learn, Grow, and Thrive
12/14/2021Have you ever looked at your children and wondered what they were thinking as they are fully engrossed in play? What concepts or ideas are they achieving while participating in play? Believe it or not, there are a lot of different things going on as children play. Some of the wonderful ... The Play’s the Thing: How Children Learn, Grow, and Thrive
How do I become a child care director in Texas?
06/04/2026Becoming a child care leader feels exciting and a little big. This article walks you through the main steps to become a licensed child care director in Texas. You will learn what education and experience count, which courses help, how to apply, and how to avoid common mistakes. Remember: state req... How do I become a child care director in Texas?
CACFP Certification Training for CCNP and CMP Applicants
05/29/2026Are you working toward your CACFP Child Nutrition Professional (CCNP) or CACFP Management Professional (CMP) certification? ChildCareEd offers online training that may help you document continuing education hours for certain CACFP certification specialty areas. The CCNP and CMP certifications are a... CACFP Certification Training for CCNP and CMP Applicants
