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Is It Too Cold to Play Outside? How Can Child Care Providers Make Safe Winter Decisions?
11/12/2026Winter outdoor play can offer children movement, discovery, and fresh air—but deciding when the cold becomes unsafe takes more than checking a thermometer. Strengthen your weather checks and outdoor hazard practices with Family Child Care: Building, Premises, and Outdoor Safety, a two-hour cou... Is It Too Cold to Play Outside? How Can Child Care Providers Make Safe Winter Decisions?
How Can Child Care Teachers and Staff Create a Meaningful Professional Development Plan for 2027?
11/12/2026Make 2027 the year professional learning moves beyond a checklist and strengthens what happens in your classrooms. A focused plan can help staff meet applicable training expectations, build skills for their roles, and connect learning to children’s needs; directors can explore Early Childhood ... How Can Child Care Teachers and Staff Create a Meaningful Professional Development Plan for 2027?
How Can You Make Winter Classroom Activities Accessible for Children With Sensory and Mobility Differences?
11/12/2026Winter activities can invite rich discovery, but cold textures, bright visuals, busy sounds, and hard-to-reach materials may create barriers for some children. With a few thoughtful adjustments, providers can preserve the fun and learning while giving every child meaningful choices; ChildCareEd&rsqu... How Can You Make Winter Classroom Activities Accessible for Children With Sensory and Mobility Differences?
How Can Child Care Providers Support Multilingual Learners During Holiday Storytimes and Classroom Celebrations?
11/12/2026Holiday storytimes can invite connection—or leave children feeling that their language and family traditions are missing from the room. With intentional book choices, welcoming language practices, and family partnership, providers can make seasonal experiences meaningful for every child; Build... How Can Child Care Providers Support Multilingual Learners During Holiday Storytimes and Classroom Celebrations?
How Can New Year’s Goals Help Preschoolers Build Reflection, Independence, and Confidence?
11/12/2026A new year can offer preschoolers a joyful chance to notice how they have grown and choose something they would like to practice next. With small, child-led goals, you can make reflection feel encouraging rather than demanding—and build independence through everyday classroom routines. Explore... How Can New Year’s Goals Help Preschoolers Build Reflection, Independence, and Confidence?
How Can Child Care Programs Manage Holiday Staff Shortages Without Compromising Supervision and Safety?
11/12/2026Holiday absences can turn a carefully planned day into a stressful scramble—but a staffing gap never means safety practices should become optional. A clear coverage plan helps directors protect required supervision, support staff fairly, and communicate confidently with families; for deeper pr... How Can Child Care Programs Manage Holiday Staff Shortages Without Compromising Supervision and Safety?
How Can Early Educators Prevent Burnout During the Holiday Season?
11/12/2026The holiday season can bring staffing gaps, shifting routines, extra events, and family expectations on top of the meaningful, demanding work you already do. A few practical changes can protect educators’ energy while preserving warm, responsive care for children. For focused strategies to rec... How Can Early Educators Prevent Burnout During the Holiday Season?
What Should Child Care Directors Review in Their Licensing Requirements Before 2027?
11/12/2026Licensing updates can affect staffing, facility plans, training calendars, and family communication—often before a director has time to reorganize. Start your review with the current rules for your program type, and consider ChildCareEd’s [45 Hours Director-Administration ONLINE] for foc... What Should Child Care Directors Review in Their Licensing Requirements Before 2027?
What Should Your Childcare Center’s January Parent Newsletter Include?
11/12/2026January is a chance to help families return to familiar rhythms while feeling welcomed into a new year of learning. A clear, thoughtful newsletter can reduce confusion, celebrate children’s experiences, and invite families to partner with your team; for practical strategies in family communica... What Should Your Childcare Center’s January Parent Newsletter Include?
What Should a Childcare Center’s Winter Emergency Closure Policy Include?
11/12/2026A winter closure decision affects children’s safety, staff travel, and families’ work plans—often before sunrise or while conditions are changing. A clear, practiced policy helps your team act consistently and communicate with care; ChildCareEd’s Creating an Emergency and Dis... What Should a Childcare Center’s Winter Emergency Closure Policy Include?
