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When Several Infants Seem Ill, What Should Staff Document?
10/08/2026When several babies become unwell around the same time, careful documentation helps staff notice patterns, respond consistently, and communicate clearly. Use the Infant Daily Report: Feeding, Diaper & Nap Tracker to track routine care alongside your program’s illness records, where staff d... When Several Infants Seem Ill, What Should Staff Document?
How Can Head Start Providers Welcome Children with Different Communication Needs?
10/08/2026Every child deserves to feel understood from the first greeting, whether they communicate with speech, gestures, pictures, signs, or a device. Head Start teams can use the All About Me: First Day of School Worksheet as a flexible introduction, inviting children to draw, point, dictate, or use their ... How Can Head Start Providers Welcome Children with Different Communication Needs?
Bad Weather on a Field Trip: When Should Child Care Programs Change the Plan?
10/08/2026One storm alert can turn a joyful outing into a safety decision, making a shared plan essential for staff. Use the Field Trip Safety Checklist for Child Care & Preschool alongside your program’s weather and emergency procedures to review preparations and clarify responsibilities before dep... Bad Weather on a Field Trip: When Should Child Care Programs Change the Plan?
How Should Child Care Providers Respond When a Parent’s Sleep Request Conflicts with Safe Sleep Practice?
10/08/2026When a parent requests a sleep position or item that conflicts with safe sleep practice, a clear, caring conversation can protect both the infant and your relationship with the family. Use the All About My Baby: Family Information Form to learn about familiar routines and soothing preferences, then ... How Should Child Care Providers Respond When a Parent’s Sleep Request Conflicts with Safe Sleep Practice?
What Are Educational Apps Replacing in Preschool—and What Should They Replace?
10/08/2026Educational apps can introduce children to new ideas, but their value depends on what they displace in the preschool day. Use the Indoor & Outdoor Kids Activity Calendar as a starting point for planning varied experiences, then ask what an app would add and which activity would lose time. For a ... What Are Educational Apps Replacing in Preschool—and What Should They Replace?
How Can Positive Guidance Help Toddlers?
06/15/2026Positive guidance helps adults teach toddlers the social and emotional skills they need to play, share, and calm down. This short guide is for child care providers and directors who want practical steps you can use tomorrow. You will find simple lists, room and routine ideas, words to say in the m... How Can Positive Guidance Help Toddlers?
Celebrating Differences: Diversity Activities for Preschoolers
06/16/2026You work with children every day. You want each child to feel safe, happy, and proud of who they are. This article gives simple, doable ideas for teachers and directors to celebrate differences in the #preschoolers room. We use easy steps, hands-on play, and ways to include families without pressure... Celebrating Differences: Diversity Activities for Preschoolers
How can school-age childcare programs prevent bullying?
07/16/2026Preventing bullying in school-age child care requires more than responding after an incident—it means creating a program culture where children feel safe, included, and confident seeking help. This article gives child care providers and directors practical, research-informed strategies for rec... How can school-age childcare programs prevent bullying?
How can SUN Meals and CACFP keep North Dakota children fed all summer?
06/22/2026Summer brings play, sun, and a gap in school meals. This short guide helps #childcare leaders and directors in #NorthDakota learn how SUN Meals (Summer Food Service Program) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (#CACFP) can work together to feed children all summer. We explain steps to start, s... How can SUN Meals and CACFP keep North Dakota children fed all summer?
Be a Kid Again Day: Play-Based Learning Ideas for Teachers
07/13/2026Take a breath, invite curiosity back into your day, and plan one joyful pause: National Be a Kid Again Day (July 8) gives staff permission to model childhood play, reduce adult pressure, and lead #play with purpose. This article offers practical, research-backed ideas for directors and providers who... Be a Kid Again Day: Play-Based Learning Ideas for Teachers
