Childhood obesity has become a significant global #health concern, with prevalence rates rising at an alarming rate. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of overweight or obese children and #adolescents has increased tenfold over the past four decades. Recognizing and addres... The Importance Of Recognizing Obesity In Children
Outdoor time is important for learning, play, and health. But smoke, pollution, and high pollen can make the air unsafe for young lungs. This guide helps North Carolina child care directors and staff decide when to change plans, protect indoor air, and tell families what to expect. Use simple steps... Air Quality and Child Care in North Carolina: Outdoor Play Safety Tips
Working in child care means you plan many small moments that add up to a safe day. This article helps Oklahoma directors and providers build simple, everyday routines that meet rules, protect kids, and make staff life easier. You will see clear steps, helpful links, and quick lists you can use in yo... How can Oklahoma child care programs use daily routines to stay safe and compliant?
Keeping classrooms and care spaces healthy requires staff to understand the differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting—and to use each process safely and consistently. This practical guide helps child care directors and providers establish reliable routines for high-touch surfa... How should childcare programs clean, sanitize, and disinfect spaces to keep children and staff safe?
Diapers, Dollars, and Daycare are more than a catchy phrase — they describe real changes that affect your work every day. This article explains what recent California policy and program updates mean for infant care programs and family child care providers. We focus on practical steps you can t... What Do California’s New Family Supports Mean for Infant Care Providers?
Starting a child care career can feel big and exciting. This short guide helps child care providers and directors give clear, simple steps to new hires and people switching jobs. You will find easy actions to get hired, quick trainings to take, ways to show you are ready even without experience, and... Entry-Level Daycare Jobs: How to Start Your Child Care Career
Daily health and safety checks are a simple but essential routine that helps protect children, strengthen family trust, and reduce risks throughout an early childhood program. By using a friendly and consistent check-in process at drop-off, staff can notice signs of illness, injuries, changes in beh... How can daily health and safety checks keep my early childhood program safer?
Did you know that October is Children's Health Month? Do you conduct a daily health check? Standard 3.1.1.1 in Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs, 3rd Ed. (CFOC3) contains the fol... October is Children's Health Month
For North Dakota’s early #educators, is the state-mandated continuing education just about license renewal, or does it have a deeper impact? While fulfilling the required hours is a necessity, the true purpose of this professional #development is to directly enhance the quality of care and edu... Can Continuing Education in North Dakota Directly Impact Child Outcomes?
Looking for Online Classes? H&H Child Care Training maintains a practical online catalog for early childhood professionals. Two commonly selected options are the 45-Hour Growth and Development (Birth–12) and the 24-Hour Family Child Care Pre-Service Training, both designed for working learner... Looking for Online Classes