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Preventing Infectious Diseases in Illinois
12/24/2025Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi. These germs spread easily, especially in childcare settings where young children #play, share toys, and are still learning #healthy habits. In Illinois childcare programs, preventing infectious diseases is a key ... Preventing Infectious Diseases in Illinois
What is Mpox and how to Protect the Children in your Care
09/22/2022When working with young children, keeping them healthy is a top priority. Recently, you may have heard about a virus called Mpox, which used to be called Monkeypox. While it might sound scary, having the right information helps you keep your daycare or classroom safe. This article will explain what... What is Mpox and how to Protect the Children in your Care
How can I build family engagement in my Michigan program year-round?
06/30/2026Building strong family ties takes steady, small steps. This article gives directors and providers clear, friendly ideas you can use any day of the year to keep families connected, involved, and supported in your #Michigan program. You will find practical lists, easy communication tips, ways to use l... How can I build family engagement in my Michigan program year-round?
How can DC early childhood educators keep children safe from poisonous plants during outdoor play?
05/21/2026Outdoor play is wonderful for young children. It helps them grow strong, learn new words, and explore the world. But plants can sometimes be #poisonous or cause rashes. This short guide helps DC child care directors and teachers spot hazards, prevent exposures, and act fast if a child is exposed. ... How can DC early childhood educators keep children safe from poisonous plants during outdoor play?
Free Things for Daycare Teachers: Resources, Training, and Certificates
06/24/2026Working in a daycare means you wear many hats. Good news: there are lots of #free supports made just for you. This article helps directors and teachers find no-cost trainings, printable classroom tools, lesson plans, grants, and certificates you can use for staff files. I link to trusted ChildCareEd... Free Things for Daycare Teachers: Resources, Training, and Certificates
How can New York child care centers market themselves and fill open spots fast?
05/27/2026Directors and owners: this short guide gives clear, practical steps you can use this week to raise visibility and fill empty spots at your New York child care program. You will find easy ideas for low-cost outreach, online tools, events that convert visitors, and simple ways to track results. Chil... How can New York child care centers market themselves and fill open spots fast?
How can DC child care centers market smarter and fill open spots easily?
05/28/2026Running a child care center in Washington, DC is a full-time job. You care for children, guide staff, manage budgets—and you also must fill open spots so your program can run well. This short guide gives simple, practical steps you can start using today. It is written for directors and owners ... How can DC child care centers market smarter and fill open spots easily?
How do you create behavior support plans that focus on teaching skills?
07/17/2026Behavior support plans that teach skills change the focus from punishment to learning. For child care leaders and teachers, a skill-focused plan means using functional assessment, clear replacement skills, consistent reinforcement, and team-based implementation so every child learns safer, more ef... How do you create behavior support plans that focus on teaching skills?
Library Lovers' Month
09/23/2022Library Lovers' Month Library Lovers' Month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone, especially library support groups, to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the Nation's libraries will continue to ser... Library Lovers' Month
How can child care programs use outdoor learning ideas for all seasons?
03/18/2026Introduction: Why use outdoor learning all year? Outdoor learning gives children fresh air, movement, and hands-on chances to learn. When you bring your classroom outside, you support #outdoor play, deeper #learning, and respect for the natural world across all #seasons. Using simple changes, outdo... How can child care programs use outdoor learning ideas for all seasons?
