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What Is Child Care Leadership Training and How Can It Help My Program?
06/10/2026Every day you juggle children, families, staff, and paperwork. Good leadership training gives you simple tools to lead with calm and confidence. This short guide is for child care directors and providers who want clear, practical steps. You will find ideas you can use right away, links to helpful tr... What Is Child Care Leadership Training and How Can It Help My Program?
How can I become an effective early childhood mentor?
07/22/2026Ready to help colleagues grow while improving classroom quality? Becoming an effective mentor blends practical coaching skills, reflective practice, and clear program structures so you can support staff retention and better outcomes for children. A strong next step is completing a focused training l... How can I become an effective early childhood mentor?
How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams?
07/22/2026How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams? Stronger teaching teams make classrooms calmer, families more confident, and children’s learning more consistent. If you're a director or lead teacher looking to reduce turnover, align practice across rooms, and boost daily instruction, start with short... How Do You Build Strong Teaching Teams?
Celebrate Juneteenth!
06/09/2022What is Juneteenth and why should early childhood educators teach it? Juneteenth commemorates the end of chattel slavery for people held in Texas and, by extension, the incomplete realization of emancipation across the former Confederacy. For early childhood educators, Juneteenth is a moment to cen... Celebrate Juneteenth!
Alergias Alimentarias en Cuidado Infantil: Cómo Mantener a los Niños Seguros
07/16/2026Los programas de cuidado infantil pueden gestionar las alergias alimentarias de manera eficaz mediante planes individuales, comunicación constante con las familias y procedimientos claros para prevenir la exposición. El personal debe conocer los alérgenos de cada niño, le... Alergias Alimentarias en Cuidado Infantil: Cómo Mantener a los Niños Seguros
How can childcare programs celebrate the harvest season in ways that are inclusive, safe, and sensory-rich?
07/16/2026The harvest season offers a natural opportunity to combine outdoor exploration, cultural learning, sensory discovery, and hands-on play. Child care providers and directors can create meaningful seasonal experiences by inviting children to examine leaves, pumpkins, seeds, grains, fruits, and other na... How can childcare programs celebrate the harvest season in ways that are inclusive, safe, and sensory-rich?
How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
07/17/2026Classroom traditions are predictable, emotionally rich routines that become part of a child’s identity and the culture of your program. For child care providers and directors, intentionally designing traditions supports attachment, belonging, and long-term memory—so children carry clas... How can I create classroom traditions that children remember for years?
First Day Jitters
09/22/2022Everyone encounters first-day jitters — children, families, and educators alike. A planned set of brief, developmentally appropriate activities reduces anxiety and creates a predictable routine that supports social-emotional learning. This article collects classroom-tested strategies a... First Day Jitters
How can we bring a farmers market and fresh fruit activities to preschoolers in California?
04/30/2026Introduction This short guide helps child care providers and directors bring a lively, safe, and learning-rich #farmers #market full of #fruits to your #preschoolers in #California. You will get simple field trip tips, classroom and outdoor activities, pretend-play ideas, and ways to connect with f... How can we bring a farmers market and fresh fruit activities to preschoolers in California?
How can Oklahoma child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning fun?
07/01/2026National Ice Cream Day is a perfect chance for Oklahoma child care programs to mix smiles, learning, and community. In your #Oklahoma #IceCream celebration include #ChildCareEd resources, playful #sensory stations, and clear #safety steps so every child can join. Below are simple plans, activity s... How can Oklahoma child care providers celebrate National Ice Cream Day safely and with learning fun?
