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How can small family childcare providers in Michigan create a simple budget?
05/15/2026Running a small family childcare is rewarding and busy. This article gives clear, friendly money tips you can use right away. You will learn how to build a simple #budget, track costs, find free tools, and talk with families about fees. These steps help your program stay open, pay your #staff fair... How can small family childcare providers in Michigan create a simple budget?
Are You Thinking About Selling Your Center? Start Preparing Now
04/27/2026Selling a child care center is a big decision. You may be thinking about retirement, a new #career, family changes, or simply moving into the next stage of life. Whatever your reason, the best time to prepare is before you start talking to buyers. A strong child care business does not sell by accid... Are You Thinking About Selling Your Center? Start Preparing Now
Toddler Classroom Management: Routines, Behavior, and Big Feelings
07/20/2026Toddler classrooms are full of movement, discovery, and big emotions—and the right routines can turn even the busiest moments into meaningful learning opportunities. ChildCareEd’s Developing Program Tranquility self-paced online course helps educators create calmer classroom enviro... Toddler Classroom Management: Routines, Behavior, and Big Feelings
How Can Dramatic Play Be Used to Support Learning?
07/16/2026Dramatic play—also called pretend, sociodramatic, or role play—gives young children meaningful opportunities to explore identity, language, relationships, emotions, and the social rules they encounter in everyday life. This article gives child care providers and program directors practic... How Can Dramatic Play Be Used to Support Learning?
Preschool Curriculum for Educators to Choose
01/18/2023Types of Preschool Curriculum There are a variety of Preschool Curricula administrators and educators have to choose from but sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming and confusing when deciding which one is the best fit for your program. Let's take a look at Connect4Learning (C4L). Connect4Le... Preschool Curriculum for Educators to Choose
How can child care staff be trained to keep babies safe during sleep?
06/15/2026Nap time is a big job. This short guide helps directors and providers teach staff to protect sleeping babies. Training keeps staff calm, confident, and consistent. Use clear rules, practice with checklists, and talk kindly with families. Remember: state requirements vary - check your state licensi... How can child care staff be trained to keep babies safe during sleep?
How should sleep schedules for infants and toddlers work in North Dakota childcare programs?
05/25/2026Sleep is a big part of babies' days. This short guide helps directors and teachers plan fair, safe, and flexible nap and sleep schedules in North Dakota childcare programs. You will find simple steps for making a room rhythm, keeping sleep safe, helping children who won’t nap, and working well... How should sleep schedules for infants and toddlers work in North Dakota childcare programs?
How do infant teachers keep babies safe during sleep?
06/25/2026Why it matters: Sleep time is one of the most important parts of caring for babies. Each year too many infants die from sleep-related causes. Following clear rules helps keep babies breathing and alive. The CDC and AAP give steps we must follow to reduce risk; local training and checklists help sta... How do infant teachers keep babies safe during sleep?
Infant Safe Sleep Training: Understanding SIDS Prevention
07/13/2026Every child care leader knows that nap time is high-stakes: families trust you with their most vulnerable infants, and consistent practice saves lives. This article translates current evidence and practical program steps into tools you can use immediately to protect babies in care. 1. What ... Infant Safe Sleep Training: Understanding SIDS Prevention
How can we build strong teacher-child relationships?
05/07/2026Strong, steady relationships help children feel safe and ready to learn. In this article we cover simple habits, ways to support feelings and behavior, family partnerships, and common pitfalls you can avoid. Why it matters: secure bonds lower stress, improve classroom routines, and help children try... How can we build strong teacher-child relationships?
